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Tuesday, January 14
A local nonprofit committed to expanding opportunities for rural students to learn and serve in other countries recently returned from Cuba with considerably more support for their efforts. The transformative power of witnessing joy in hardship was at least one of the takeaways – along with some coffee, honey and perhaps a few cigars.
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The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education meets Wednesday, January 15 at 5 p.m. at the board office at 585 High Street.
Tuesday, January 14
MARTIN — WestStar, a leadership program for adults in West Tennessee, announced its list of class members for 2025.
Tuesday, January 14
McKenzie Middle School music teacher Veda Haney expresses her appreciation to Mike and Kim Creasy for their generous donation of instruments to the MMS music class.
Tuesday, January 14
Over a decade ago, McKenzie middle schooler Anna Anderson made a bold declaration to Dr. Mark Smith during an eye exam: “I want to be an eye doctor, and I’m going to work with you one day.”
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The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, January 20 at 7p.m. at the Carroll County Government Complex.
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Paul Blair of Cedar Grove is the new pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church, located six miles from McKenzie on Highway 140.
Tuesday, January 14
MARTIN (January 9) — The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach program graduated its sixth class as 23 class members completed the program, including three from Carroll County.
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McKENZIE — McKenzie will soon have a bookstore/coffee shop combination at 55 Broadway in downtown McKenzie.
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ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, Jan. 9, despite the threats of pending winter weather. The board discussed the state report card which showed improvements across the board of the West Carroll Special School District.
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The Webb Alumni Association is hosting a Martin Luther King , Jr. Celebration with poetry, praise, and performances on January 20, 10 a.m. The event is in honor of the many accomplishments of the civil rights leader.
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McKENZIE (January 9) — During the January meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, newly elected council person Drew Beeler was selected from the sitting council members as the new Vice Mayor.
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HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following Tuesday's interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.
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McKENZIE (January 10) — Winter Storm Cora blew in Friday morning, locking down a great portion of the Southeastern United States.
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McKENZIE (January 7) — Local officials and the TBI are investigating a Tuesday night, Wednesday morning fire at Old West Steakhouse that resulted in a multiple fire department response.
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Dogs At Large — On January 9, 2025, a call came into the McKenzie Police Department regarding two loose dogs at a residence on Highland Drive.
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Assault, Evading Arrest — According to a report made on December 27, Huntingdon Police Department received a hang-up phone call originating from Hill Court.
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Jessie Willard Garrett Jr, 75, of Huntingdon, to Joanne Betty Lee Garrett, 64, of Huntingdon.
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Breeanna Lynn Buddie, Cedar Grove, Dismissal Failure to Appear Felony.
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — According to a report made by Deputy Alex Sherwood on January 3, a traffic stop was conducted for light law violation and illegible registration plate.
Tuesday, January 14
ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll High School hosted Middleton Thursday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles fell to the Lady Tigers 55-31, and the Tigers topped the War Eagles 66-24.
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CLARKSBURG (January 7) — Clarksburg High School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 76-29 win. The Rockets kept it close in the first half, but the Mustangs pulled away in the third quarter en route to an 82-39 victory.
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McKENZIE (January 6) — McKenzie High School hosted Bradford Monday for a pair of basketball contests and coasted to a pair of victories. The Lady Rebels made their mark in a lopsided third quarter for a 66-34 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 76-51 victory.
Tuesday, January 14
Some folks were talking about the greatest invention, event, or happening in our lifetime. Well, in my case, that covers a lot of ground. And I immediately gave them Leon’s stock answer when that question rolled around back in his day:
Tuesday, January 14
Webb Alumni MLK Celebration The Webb Alumni Association hosts a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 20 at 10 a.m., starting with a march from Webb School to downtown McKenzie (weather permitting).
Wednesday, January 8
McKENZIE (January 8, 2025) - Early Wednesday morning crews from McKenzie, Huntingdon and Carroll County fire departments responded to a structure fire at Old West Steakhouse on Highway 79 in McKenzie.
Tuesday, January 7
HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following today’s interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.
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