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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 4) — A large contingent of family, teammates, coaches, classmates and supporters gathered in the Huntingdon High School library to see two-sport standout Gray Eubanks sign with Southern Miss Baseball.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Bethel University Interim Director of Athletics Dave McCulley and the athletic staff honored graduating student-athletes Friday. The students were among the fall graduating class which received diplomas on Saturday in graduation ceremonies at the school.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the November meeting.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE — Bethel University and the County of Henry each received grants to preserve and develop historic building from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 3) — Students from West Carroll High School recently participated in an educational tour of the laboratory and radiology departments at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
TENNESSEE (December 9) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.64/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 2-6) — McKenzie Middle School students collected coats, hoodies and toys for Cash Express to distribute to families for Christmas.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — The gazebo at the center of Bethel University’s campus in McKenzie received a facelift, thanks to student labor, a financial donation and the blessings of the university’s administration.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 7) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Saturday at The Venue at Waddell Place.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Mayor and Board of Aldermen were administered the oath of office following their successful election bid on November 5. Mayor Charles Anderson and aldermen Mike Bennett, Mike Stafford, James Hines, and Alderwoman Shawn Francisco were elected to four-year terms.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Huntingdon Town Council meets Tuesday, December 10 at 5:15 p.m. at city hall.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
ATWOOD (December 5) — During Thursday night’s meeting, the West Carroll Board of Education approved the retirement of Supervisor of Instruction Regina Alred.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 7) — McKenzie is a long way from the sandy beaches of Orange Beach where Dr. Ryan Forbess, his wife, Toni, and three children, Scarlett, Knox, and Reed reside. However, the family traded the warm climate for some Tennessee weather and a chance to lead the annual Christmas parade in the city where Dr. Forbess was raised. The Forbess family also had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree in McKenzie’s Veterans Memorial Park in downtown.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
TREZEVANT — Construction crews are relocating utility poles along U.S. Highway 79 east of Trezevant to accommodate the construction of the U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Weakley County Schools certainly has much to celebrate this year, and the latest news is no exception: three district schools – Dresden Elementary School, Gleason School, and Westview High School - have been named Tennessee Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, these schools have earned this recognition through outstanding performance according to the State’s strict scoring matrix. A Reward School ranking means that the school scored in the top 5% for achievement or growth on standardized tests.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 3) — A new roof for McKenzie High School was approved by the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on December 3.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 3) — Members of the Huntingdon Special School District spent Tuesday morning, December 3, visiting schools and speaking with administrators, teachers, and students to get a first-hand view of the schools.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 7) — Bethel University conferred 255 degrees during its Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 7 in the Crisp Arena. Two faculty members were honored upon their retirement during the ceremony.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 6) — Leighann Horne, Supervisor of Education for McKenzie Special School District, was honored as the West Grand Division Supervisor of the Year for the year 2024-25 school year.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The City of McKenzie held its 2024 annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 4) — The following cases resulted in a guilty finding or plea.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Theft of Merchandise — Shawn Tyrone Roy, 53, Birmingham Lane, McKenzie was charged with Theft of Merchandise on December 4.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Jeff and Teresa Stephens to K & L Holland 2, LLC in District 11.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect — According to a report by Officer Brad Allen, on November 25, 2024, he issued a warrant on Brenna Clark, 29, of Huntingdon. On October 28, the Department of Children services requested a hair follicle on Brenna’s -old child which came back positive for methamphetamine. On November 26, Brenna Clark was taken into custody at the D.C.S. office in Camden and transported to Carroll County Jail.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
John Jose Grabiel, 63, of McKenzie, to Linda Darnell Diddle Rempel, 58, of Ohio.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Junior High hosted McKenzie Middle School Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but seized momentum down the stretch for a 38-35 win. The Bulldogs gradually built a lead throughout for a 32-21 victory.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
ATWOOD (December 3) — West Carroll High School hosted Gleason Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests, and the visitors earned a road sweep. The Lady Bulldogs rode a big first quarter to a 55-32 win, and the Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 60-39 victory.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 5) — Huntingdon High School hosted Peabody Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies rode a dominant first half to a 66-36 victory. The Mustangs led by six at the half, but the Golden Tide stormed back to claim an 81-60 win.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
DECATURVILLE (December 6) — McKenzie traveled to Riverside High School Friday night for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Panthers pulled away in the second quarter to top the Lady Rebels, 61-46. The Rebels rode an early lead to a 66-56 win.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CAMDEN (December 3) — McKenzie High School traveled to Camden Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but took the lead in the third en route to a 47-42 victory. The Rebels had a two-point edge at the break, but the Lions rallied for a 60-52 win.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
ATWOOD (December 5) — West Carroll Junior High recognized its basketball eighth graders Thursday night and hosted Dresden for a pair of games. The visiting Lady Lions built on an early lead for a 41-27 win. The Lions likewise pulled away in the early minutes for a 59-13 victory.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
In high school, I was not the rabble-rouser sort of teen. No fast-and-furious hot rod for me nor getting drunk on weekends.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Smothered Steak and Potatoes 1 (1 1/2 pound steak 2 (15 oz.) cans whole new potatoes, drained 1 (10 oz.) can golden mushroom soup 1 (1 oz.) packet dry onion soup mix 1 1/2 cup milk
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Prior to the season, eighteen players had scored 1,000 points in their basketball careers as a Lady Wildcat.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Christmas Parades Huntingdon’s Christmas parade is Saturday, December 14, 6 p.m.
