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Tuesday, April 9
CARROLL COUNTY (April 8) — On Monday, many in North America stopped mid-day to gaze in wonder at the total solar eclipse, a rare event that won’t be visible again from the contiguous United States until August 23, 2044. Carroll Countians experienced 97.9% coverage of the sun.
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HUNTINGDON (April 5) — On Friday, after nearly a year of delays, the case against Carroll County Commissioner William “Lin” Smith, former Carroll County District 8 Fire Chief, and his wife, Malisa “Lisa” Smith, former department treasurer, has come to a close through a plea agreement. The Smiths pled guilty to a Class C Felony for theft over $30,000. According to documents provided by the 24th Judaical Circuit Court, the couple will repay $30,150.86 in restitution to the District 8 Volunteer Fire Department and will receive six years of supervised probation in lieu of jail time. After the probation and if restitution ($418.76 monthly repayment) is met, the felony will be expunged from their criminal record.
Tuesday, April 9
The filing deadline of April 4 provided the final list of candidates for state and federal offices. Partisan candidates are seeking their party’s nomination in the August election to advance to the General Election in November.
Tuesday, April 9
McKENZIE (April 8) — The City of McKenzie’s medical first responder program continues to grow. On Saturday, ten members of the McKenzie Fire Department along with two McKenzie police officers took part in training sessions to become qualified as medical first responders.
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NASHVILLE (April 5) — Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department simultaneously instructed a regular 17-week trooper cadet class and an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class. The lateral class returned from their district assignments for the graduation ceremony that took place at Donelson First in Nashville, Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony and swore in the new troopers as they delivered their oaths of office.
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McKENZIE — The Carroll County American Cancer Society netted $12,689 in its five days during the annual Cancer Bake Auction.
Tuesday, April 9
McKENZIE (APRIL 2) — An overturned tanker loaded with herbicide blocked U.S. 79 on Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, April 9
The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, April 11. On the agenda is an amendment to the Fireworks Ordinance concerning age and purchase times. The purposed sale dates fireworks within the City Limits would be on a seasonal basis from June 20 through July 5 and December 20 through January 1. With an allowance date to shot the fireworks off from June 27 through July 5, and from December 25th through January 1. The fireworks can be shot until 10 p.m., except for December 31st when they shall be allowed until 1:00 a.m. Adding to the amendment is to make it unlawful to sale to children under the age of 18 or to any intoxicated person. The purposed changes will be discussed during at 5:30 p.m. workshop before the Council meeting.
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McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 9
McKENZIE (April 6) — Keith Hodge, the new head football coach at McKenzie High School, was welcomed to McKenzie on Saturday, April 6 during an informal meet and greet at Hometown Hangout.
Tuesday, April 9
The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday, where they recognized Junior Hannah Fowler as she will go through the Tennessee Governor’s School of Agriculture Science at the University of Tennessee at Martin this summer. Fowler will attend a four-week program for high school juniors and seniors to experience various aspects of agriculture and natural resources both in the classroom and through hands-on learning both on and off campus at UTM and will receive three hours college credit.
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McKENZIE (April 2) — Eighty-four students at McKenzie High School were the honorees at the thirty-ninth annual Honors Banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Tuesday, April 9
ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel.
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McKenzie (April 7) — McKenzie Rebels and Lady Rebels, cheerleaders, and parents were feted at a banquet to honor the players and cheerleaders at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
Tuesday, April 9
Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s.
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McKENZIE (April 6) — On Saturday morning, despite cool temperatures, the McKenzie Youth Soccer League kicked off its season. With a full day packed of matches, players, parents, grandparents, fans and food trucks filled the fields adjacent to McKenzie Middle School. The four age groups, 3 to 4, 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 14 were excited to start the season.
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McKenzie Rebels Men’s Soccer defeated South Fulton 5-0 on Thursday, April 4 in McKenzie.
Tuesday, April 9
McKenzie Rebels baseball earned a 9-2 victory over Martin-Westview Chargers on Thursday, April 4 and a 5-1 victory over Stewart County Rebels on Friday, April 5.
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Tuesday, April 9 Baseball at Bruceton, 5 p.m. Men’s Soccer at home against McEwen at 5 p.m.
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HUNTINGDON — The 12th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, hosted by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Relay For Life Team is Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m.
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EVA — The Bethel University Bass Team won the Tennessee State Governors Cup Saturday.
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It was 1979, and I was the guest song leader for a church’s summer revival (although it was called “a gospel meeting” because “revival” sounded too much like a rival religious group).
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10 Years Ago — Carla Craddock slides safely for an RBI triple against the Lady Bulldogs. *Carroll County coordinated a health mock crash for high schoolers. *Jason Martin and Brittany Washburn announced their engagement.
Tuesday, April 9
Last week, much to my chagrin, I was not only surprised by the story of Lem Motlow but also by the fact that I have never written about one of Tennessee’s most prolific sons, Jack Daniel. I’m not one to shy away from occasional libations, especially one of the brown spirit nature. So this week, it is a fine time to devote a little ink to the whiskey maker.
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Tera Leianna Townsend, 26, of Huntingdon, to Tristian Emory Whigham, 27, of Huntingdon.
Tuesday, April 9
Domestic Assault — James Darrell Walker, 53, of Bruceton, on March 28 was reported to have punched Bruce King in the left cheek at Bruce’s home. Walker supposedly stated to King that he needed to get out of his house that was left to Bruce King by his mother in a deed.
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HUNTINGDON (April 5) — The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 5.
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Darren and Gwen Parrish to Aubrey Ray and Nathan Ray Chamberlain in District 11.
Tuesday, April 9
Juvenile Arrested With Guns, Drugs — A juvenile was arrested on April 2 and charged with Carrying a Weapon on Campus (Bethel), Simple Possession and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon after a traffic stop around 6:30 p.m.
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Everyday Cookies 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 1 cup Wesson oil 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup Rice Krispies 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla
Tuesday, April 9
Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit McKenzie United Neighbors McKenzie Senior Citizen Center is hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors on Friday, April 13, 5 p.m. at the Center on South Main Street. Tickets are $10 and includes spaghetti, garlic bread, drink, salad and dessert.
