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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
McKenzie Youth League Baseball wrapped up its season Sunday, May 21. The T-ball, 7-8 year-old, and 9-10 year-old teams concluded their season with a championship tournament.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
MARTIN (June 2) — The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted its annual Greek Awards ceremony June 2, and several Carroll County students received awards.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A lucky lottery player in Cedar Grove won $50,000 from a Powerball drawing held Saturday, May 27.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hunter Ensley had a rocky start when he joined the University of Tennessee’s baseball team. But now, three seasons in, Tennessee’s “Comeback Kid” has finally found his footing on the baseball diamond.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Late Friday, June 2, a federal judge overturned a new Tennessee law prohibiting drag performances in public spaces, ruling it unconstitutional, according to a news article published in www.tennesseeoutlook.com and written by Holly McCall.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 2) — The Second Harvest Food Bank teamed up with the Carroll County Library Friday, June 2, to host a mobile food pantry at the Carroll County Civic Center. Trucks dropped 24 pallets of bread, yogurt, shelf stable items and produce off at the Civic Center parking lot at 7:15 a.m., and volunteers arrived at 8 to organize and set up for the food drive.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Justin Barden will assume his new role as McKenzie’s director of schools at the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education June meetings.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the County Office Complex with eleven resolutions to consider along with three proclamations. Resolution 6-03-2023 is the county’s $30 million budget. Related to the budget resolution is Resolution 6-02-2023 setting the tax rate at $1.4131 on each $100 of taxable property, there is no tax increase for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Included in the proposed budget are non-profit organization contributions. The non-profits are part of Resolution 6-01-2023 for $58,000 to the following organizations: Rescue Squad $8,000; Gordon Browning Museum $5,000; McKenzie Memorial Library $6,000; Carl Perkins $25,000; TN Rehab Center $500; McKenzie Senior Citizens $200; Carroll County Shooting Sports Park $10,000; and the WRAP Organization $3,823.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The City of McKenzie meets Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. to approve the Fiscal Year Budget for 2023-24. The proposed budget is $5,494,866 with an anticipated revenue totaling 6,046,662 creating a surplus of $551,796.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
HUNTINGDON (May 31) — During the annual meeting of the Carroll County Audit Committee, members were made aware of findings provided by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. While seven findings were presented no major infractions were noted. According to Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler, the majority of the finds were based on the fault of management through small oversights in internal control.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Nine local vendors opened shop at the McKenzie Farmers Market opening weekend, selling a large variety of fresh produce, crafts, plants and more.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
HUNTINGDON — The County of Carroll’s tax rate is proposed to remain unchanged at $1.4131 per $100 of assessed value for the FY2023-24 budget. However, the county’s payrolls are increasing almost $1 million in the General Fund.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) hosted its second annual Tech Discovery Camp for rising eighth graders May 22-26 for Bruceton and Clarksburg students and May 30-June 2 for McKenzie students. The camp was introduced last summer as a way to introduce students to technical career options.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
We used to explore the mysteries of the universe from the back booth of Frank’s Dairy Bar. As budding teenagers, over a cheeseburger, fries and a cherry coke, we’d discuss relevant and eye-opening topics. Looking back, my favorite might have been the single shoe theory.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
I was raised by my favorite WWII veteran, my father. His generation is often referred to as “The Greatest Generation”. Each of us, who is old enough, knows someone from that generation who made a significant impact on our lives. They were our teachers, our coaches, our pastors, our neighbors, friends, and our mentors. These men and women came home from war and started families and businesses and made this nation a great nation.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After her separation from Ike, lawsuits for canceled shows compiled into a mountain of debt. To start paying the creditors, she resumed touring. In 1977, she re-emerged with a sexier image and costumes created by Bob Mackie. She headlined a series of cabaret shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and took her act to smaller venues in the United States. She then embarked on her first solo concert tour in Australia.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
HUNTINGDON (May 31) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on May 31.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Carroll County Electric Board Meets June 7 The Carroll County Electric Department Board of Directors has a Special Called Meeting June 7 at 2:30 p.m., where they will discuss a potential land purchase. The meeting is in the boardroom of the Carroll County Electric Department, at 103 W. Paris St., Huntingdon.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Driving on Suspended/Revoked License — Tyler M. Emrich, 29, Gleason, was charged with Driving on Suspended/Revoked License and Obstruction to Drivers View on May 27.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Bridget D. Azbill, 36, of Wildersville was charged with Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia and being wanted on a bench warrant.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
David Sparks, 31, of Lexington was charged with Driving on Revoked, Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver, and Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia on May 20.
