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Tuesday, May 7
Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program.
Tuesday, May 7
McKENZIE (May 2) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2 at the Carroll County Airport in the main hangar.
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (April 27) — Huntingdon Fillies and Mustangs, along with the cheerleaders celebrated the 2023-24 basketball season during a banquet at First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27.
Tuesday, May 7
ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team.
Tuesday, May 7
Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center.
Tuesday, May 7
ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll Special School District Board of Education approved replacing seven heating and cooling units and purchasing a new marquee sign in front of the central office building adjacent to the new U.S. 79 bypass and the existing SR 77 intersection.
Tuesday, May 7
ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll School District Board of Education bid farewell to two retirees on Thursday, May 2.
Tuesday, May 7
NASHVILLE (April 30) — On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced the state will award $162.7 million in broadband and digital opportunity grants.
Tuesday, May 7
The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, May 13 with four resolutions on the agenda.
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play.
Tuesday, May 7
McKENZIE (May 4) — Bethel University conferred 347 degrees in associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels.
Tuesday, May 7
McKENZIE (May 1) — McKenzie Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Bertha Street.
Tuesday, May 7
Clarksburg, Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., A.D. Jarrett Gym.
Tuesday, May 7
The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for the scheduled May meeting. Prior to the meeting, there is a scheduled workshop at 5 p.m. about the proposed 2024-25 budget.
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (May 2) — Huntingdon Public Works Director Randy Crossett announced his resignation during the May 2 meeting of the Public Works Committee. Mayor Nina Smothers said Crossett did not provide a definite date of resignation and talks between she and Crossett continue as she attempts to persuade him not to quit.
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors inducted its twenty-second class of members during a celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Nine members were inducted and 10 high school seniors were recognized for their athletic and academic accomplishments.
Tuesday, May 7
A group of first responders in Carroll County were honored for their fast and efficient response and care for victims of an automobile accident. The group was honored by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (May 1) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, May 7 Softball and soccer tentatively, depending on Monday results. Jacob Smith at Track and Field Regionals in Memphis — discus throw.
Tuesday, May 7
The young, single mother of three had been coming to see me for counseling for several months when one morning she presented with red eyes, a trembling chin, and her normal makeup was missing.
Tuesday, May 7
10 Years Ago — Andrew Cole performed as Elvis in his fourth grade play “Rockin’ America.”
Tuesday, May 7
Tann died of uterine cancer three days before the state filed charges against the society.
Tuesday, May 7
Cinnamon Biscuits 2 cans biscuits 1/2 cup melted oleo 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Tuesday, May 7
HUNTINGDON (May 1) — The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions Court on May 1.
Tuesday, May 7
Rachel Susan Williams, 30, Buena Vista, to Eelee Mikhail James, 34, of Buena Vista.
Tuesday, May 7
Theft of Property — Mr. Lloyd Bateman reported his trailer was stolen. The trailer is a 16-ft double axle trailer with white wheels. The trailer is black and had two or three broken or missing boards in the floor. He valued the trailer at $1,400.
Tuesday, May 7
Domestic Assault — John Michael Millsap, 49, Linden Street, McKenzie is charged with Domestic Assault on May 3.
Tuesday, May 7
Animal Cruelty — Amanda Seymore, 44, of Huntingdon, was charged with Animal Cruelty because she left her male pit-bull under the care of her brother while she was incarcerated. The dog bit Seymore’s brother while he was trying to feed and water it. Her brother then sought out help from the city of Huntingdon’s animal control officer. The dog was very hostile towards animal control and city officers when they attempted to retrieve the dog. Walton reported it was unclear whether the dog had been without food and water for days. Other residents said they haven’t seen anyone check on the dog in over ten days.
Tuesday, May 7
McKenzie to Host Homelessness Forum McKenzie is Hosting a Homelessness Forum on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m. in the Park Theatre. The event is to raise awareness of the homeless situation and the resources available to assist these individuals. The panelist: Hometown Health Clinic, Carey Counseling Center, Inc., Tennessee Homeless Solutions, Beating Hearts Help Center, West Tennessee Continuum of Care, United Neighbors, and others. The event is free of charge.
Tuesday, May 7
McKENZIE (May 2) — On Thursday, the McKenzie Rebels Baseball Team defeated Hollow Rock-Bruceton 14-4 to advance to the 1A District 11 Championship. Lane Anderson pitched in the game against Bruceton. The Tigers got the first run on the night in the first inning. McKenzie responded with two runs. Hayden Garrett stole home and Tate Surber hit Jake Cassidy in putting the score at 2-1 at the end of the first. The Rebels came alive in the bottom of the second scoring ten runs. A big hit from Anderson got Gage Crosland, Lelan Gordon, and Craegen Travis. Bruceton got three more runs before McKenzie ended the game in the fifth inning with a final score of 14-4.
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McKenzie (May 3) — On Friday, the McKenzie Rebel High School Baseball Team defeated McEwen for the District Championship, 8-0.
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So we find ourselves at a crossroads. Put on this path by short-sighted decision making and the breakdown of transparency.
