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Tuesday, October 22
Haunted House at War Zone War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 US-79, McKenzie, hosts a haunted house every weekend in October. Hours are 7 p.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. on Sunday. It will be open on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31 from 7 p.m.-midnight. For more information, call 731-251-3099.
Tuesday, October 22
NASHVILLE (October 21) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) provided the following update regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in East Tennessee.
Tuesday, October 22
NASHVILLE(October 21) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 1.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.56 per gallon.
Tuesday, October 22
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and The Mill are hosting Holiday Marketing Made Simple, where attendees will learn to harness the power of social media to drive holiday sales.
Tuesday, October 22
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Commission met Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22
NASHVILLE (October 17) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out its new patch this fall for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that conduct litter cleanups in their communities. Launched in 2023, the patch program recognizes scouts for their efforts to help keep their communities clean and safe.
Tuesday, October 22
The Gleason “Yard of the Month” for October goes to Flynn and Cindy McNeil at 141 East Grove Road.
Tuesday, October 22
The annual West TN Middle School Football All-Star Game is Saturday, November 2 at West Carroll Junior Senior High School in Atwood.
Tuesday, October 22
NASHVILLE (October 18) — The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of October 26-27.
Tuesday, October 22
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
Tuesday, October 22
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is becoming more clear, although there are still some consequential games to be played.
Tuesday, October 22
McKENZIE (October 15) — Shirley Jankowski, Phd was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, October 15.
Tuesday, October 22
There’s a regional chain giving the “big box” stores a run for their money, offering a high level of quality and service while maintaining faith-based values in everything they do.
Tuesday, October 22
McLEMORESVILLE (October 2024) — It’s cotton harvesting time in Tennessee. In the local agrarian economy, cotton fields dot the landscape and farmers are harvesting this year’s crops.
Tuesday, October 22
HUNTINGDON (October 21) — The Tennessee Lottery’s newest millionaire picked her winning Powerball numbers with her brother, who has passed away, in mind. “All of the numbers I pick to play are related to him,” said Charissa A. of Huntingdon, who won one-million dollars by matching five Powerball numbers drawn on October 12, 2024.
Tuesday, October 22
McKENZIE (October 14) — A 69-year-old man was extricated from an overturned Toyota XTR pickup truck on Monday afternoon, October 14.
Tuesday, October 22
TREZEVANT — The second of two segments of the new highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood is advancing with roadbed construction underway on opposite ends of¨ U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant.
Tuesday, October 22
HENRY COUNTY (October 19) — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad into a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has resulted in the arrest of a Paris man.
Tuesday, October 22
McKENZIE (October 20) — Sunday marked a big milestone in one McKenzie family’s journey to home ownership as Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 23rd home.
Tuesday, October 22
TENNESSEE (October 21) — Approximately 3,275 Carroll Countians have cast their votes since early voting started on October 16 in Tennessee. Early voting continues until October 31.
Tuesday, October 22
McKENZIE (October 19) — The Webb Alumni Association hosted its annual Pink Gala Saturday to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
Tuesday, October 22
DYER — Huntingdon picked up its sixth win of the season as the Mustangs whipped up on the Gibson County Pioneers. The Mustangs were able to post 44 unanswered points and produced a running clock early in the match-up.
Tuesday, October 22
HUNTINGDON (October 16) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 16.
Tuesday, October 22
Arrest Warrant —The McKenzie Police Department was advised Mark Thomas of Memphis had warrants in Carroll and Haywood counties. Thomas was located and arrested at 169 Spruce Street in McKenzie. Thomas was then transported to Carroll County Jail.
Tuesday, October 22
The school playgrounds of my childhood had four things to play on: monkey bars, a swing, a slide, and a seesaw or teeter-totter.
Tuesday, October 22
Company Carrots 2 lb baby carrots 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt
Tuesday, October 22
Frank William Lucci, 39, of Lexington, to Angela Jean Griffin Browning, 37, of McKenzie.
Tuesday, October 22
MHS Alumni Association to Meet The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) meets Monday, October 28 at 6 p.m. in the MHS theatre.
Tuesday, October 22
ATWOOD (October 18) — West Carroll High School hosted Camden Friday for a non-region football contest. The visiting Lions dominated the first half, 41-0. The War Eagles played well in the second half, holding Camden scoreless but ultimately falling, 41-16.
