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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Michael Schaffer, a student at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie, received a Skill Point Certificate in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 5-Axis Milling Programmer program during the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships. The CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer is a cutting machine that is moved in five different directions and monitored by a numerical computer control rather than by hand.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 28) —Team members from Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County recently visited the Carroll County Public Library to participate in readings during Toddler Time Playgroup, also known as Tot Time.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Macedonia Family and Community Education (FCE) organization met on Monday, June 5. Sandi Deming hosted at her home.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
McKenzie High School’s cross country team, coached by Beth Mathis, sprints into action this August.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Carroll County Library continues the “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program this July, with guests from Natchez Trace State Park and the Carroll County Health Department.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Paige Costello, a rising tenth grade homeschooler and member of Carroll County 4-H, is the national winner of the 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The contest is sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honeybees, Inc.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
NASHVILLE (June 27) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the number of economically distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee’s history. While this is a significant milestone in the Lee administration’s mission to accelerate the transformation of rural Tennessee, it is still important to take a look the 27 at risk counties in the state — including Carroll County.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Kameshia Moxley was new to the pageant scene when she was crowned Miss Bethel University Volunteer in November 2022. When she moved to Tennessee to attend college, walking on the Miss Tennessee Volunteer stage one day did not even cross her mind.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Addi Poole watched the Miss Tennessee pageants every year. She looked forward to the days when Miss Tennessee visited her school. Miss Tennessee was someone she could look up to and someone who made her feel seen. When Poole attended the Miss Tennessee pageant 2015 to support Paris native Hannah Robison, her entire perspective of the contest changed. Seeing someone from just across the road win the pageant proved she also had a chance to win one day and represent her community and state.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Emma Martin is no stranger to the Miss Tennessee Volunteer stage, but the beauty queen said this year’s pageant might be her last.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
When Dr. Justin Barden accepted his new position as the McKenzie Special School District’s Director of Schools, he knew he wanted to spend his first year observing rather than changing. He would be intentional and methodical with his choices, and he could only do that by listening and learning what the district already does so well.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
McKENZIE — After 10 years as President of Bethel University, Dr. Walter Butler announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2023 shortly after turning 70.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Motor Theft Vehicle — Kyle M. Jackson, 31, of Huntingdon is charged with Theft over 2500 and less than 10,000.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Huntingdon (June 28) — Three persons were bound over to the Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court during a court hearing on June 28 in Carroll County General Sessions Court.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The article of the school board meeting on June 15 caught my attention about nothing but money increases all across the system. Not a word was printed about what the new director wanted to do for teaching the children, just new money for so many things.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
June 20, 2023 — The mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville has led to an extraordinary legal battle over the public records law and transparency of our criminal justice system.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Chicken Gumbo 1 chicken, cut up 1 green pepper, chopped fine 1 large can mushrooms 2 bottles stuffed olives, sliced 1 can tomatoes 1medium sized onion Salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste 1 pod garlic 2 tablespoon sugar Pinch of sage and parsley Cooked rice Add enough water to cover chicken until tender. Serve over rice. Serves 8-10
Monday, July 3, 2023
Come on down to Liquorland, McKenzie’s newest liquor store. The store is owned by Peter Patel, who also owns Paris Westwood Wines & Liquor, and is next to McKenzie’s BP gas station, at 15984 Highland Dr., McKenzie.
Monday, July 3, 2023
To celebrate gifting over 200 million books to children worldwide, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library decided to take a page out of Willy Wonka’s book and randomly hide special bookmarks in seven of September’s gifted books.
Monday, July 3, 2023
The bleach-blond McKenzie Rebels gathered in the McKenzie High School cafeteria to celebrate the end of another thrilling baseball season.
Monday, July 3, 2023
MARTIN — Effective leaders look beyond their immediate surroundings to identify growth opportunities and ways to improve life for others. McKenzie resident Christy Williams, branch manager and vice president of Regions Bank, valued the class sessions, and the people she met established connections that will help turn ideas into action.
Monday, July 3, 2023
Johnson Ice Bucket Challenge July 6 Join Dusty Johnson as she dunks her dad, Trent Johnson, at McKenzie VFW, 9750 Cherrywood Rd., at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. Dusty donated an initial $500 to St. Jude, and the VFW will have a station set up from 5-5:30 p.m. for additional donations from friends and community members.
Monday, July 3, 2023
In the annals of country music history, one name stands out with a unique blend of talent, humor, and tragedy: David “Stringbean” Akeman. Born on June 17, 1915, in Annville, Kentucky, Akeman’s musical journey would take him to great heights, including performances on the Grand Ole Opry and the iconic television show Hee Haw. However, it is his untimely death and the subsequent events that would forever etch his name in the hearts of fans and musicians alike.
Monday, July 3, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the price of a first-class stamp on July 9. The new rate for a one-ounce letter is 66 cents, an increase of 4.8 percent from the current rate …
Monday, July 3, 2023
Welding is often considered a man’s trade, but Lillian Ninness is here to change that. The 2023 Huntingdon High School graduate is one of two women in her welding class at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie (TCAT), but she won’t let that stop her from chasing her passion.
Monday, July 3, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Town of Huntingdon Mayor and Council approved the second and final readings on the 2023-24 fiscal year budget.
Monday, July 3, 2023
TREZEVANT (June 28) — New playground equipment is almost full assembled and ready for the children of the Trezevant area to enjoy. It is located adjacent to Trezevant Elementary School and adjacent to the city’s ballfields.
Monday, July 3, 2023
McKENZIE (June 29) — McKenzie Police Department (MPD) is the new provider of student resource officers (SROs) for McKenzie Special School District (MSSD).
Monday, July 3, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 29) — Effective October 1, ratepayers of Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) will experience a slight increase in electric rates. This is the first rate increase since 2018, according to Ryan Drewry, general manager of CCED.
