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Criminal Trespass — Ricky Echelberger, 68, was arrested on April 10, 2024 for entering Walmart in Huntingdon after being told he was not allowed back on the premises by Sgt. Parham on April 9, 2024.
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4/23/24
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Peter John Hughes to Nicole M. and Bobby L. Spearman Jr. in District 23.
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4/23/24
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The Dixie Performing Arts Center announces registration for their kids’ and adults’ summer camps on Monday, April 22. With a wide range of activities spanning from pottery to music to photography and more, there’s something for everyone regardless of age, interest, or skill level.
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4/19/24
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HUNTINGDON - Mr. Bruce Wilson, 77, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the Chapel of Chase …
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4/19/24
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JACKSON, Tenn. (April 19, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee is excited to announce the Volunteer West Tennessee Hub – an online database designed to connect local volunteers with service opportunities in West Tennessee. This platform is accessible to the community at no cost and will serve as the central hub of communication between organizations and volunteers.
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4/19/24
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McKENZIE, TENN. - Graveside services for Gene Travis will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Gene Travis, 85, died Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Forest Cove Nursing Home, Jackson. He was a …
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4/18/24
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GLEASON, Tenn. - Services for Joan P. Black, age 89, of Gleason, Tenn. were Thursday April 18, 2024 at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. She was born …
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4/18/24
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McKENZIE, Tenn. - Mr. Robert Price, 70, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Jackson Madison …
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4/18/24
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JACKSON (April 9) — Dr. Julie Hill and Stacie Freeman, MSSW, were honored by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women as winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee.
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4/16/24
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McKENZIE (April 9) — McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the McKenzie Middle School Library for their regular monthly meeting to discuss budget amendments, and roofing and paving updates.
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By Brittany Martin
brittany@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24 |
McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24 |
Lady Vols basketball is thrilled to announce the return of guard Tess Darby.
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By Dr. Joshua Greer
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McKenzie (April 11) — Stafford Roditis will continue his sports career at Bethel University — just one block from his home. Roditis committed to Bethel football during a signing ceremony at McKenzie High School on Thursday, April 11.
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4/16/24
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges Tennessee’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) and Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD), creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support and was backed by numerous stakeholders.
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4/16/24
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McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally.
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4/16/24
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HUNTINGDON (April 11) — After three rounds of meetings, the Carroll County Budget Committee is one step closer to setting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. Thursday’s meeting revisited several department budgets to address proposed expenditures along with adjustments to various line items.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24 |
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Tennessee State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) addressed Capitol Talk forum on Friday, April 12 to speak about the State of Tennessee and the General Assembly.
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4/16/24
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McKENZIE (April 10) — After four years of tighter shooting and selling dates on fireworks, the City of McKenzie rolled Ordinance 566 back to the original two-week window. After the first reading, Ordinance 566 allows the sale and shooting of fireworks beginning June 20 through July 5 and December 20 through January 1.
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By Jason Martin
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HUNTINGDON (April 8) — On Monday, the Carroll County Commission met approving a significant paving project to be undertaken by the Carroll County Highway Department. Carroll County received a $3 million portion of the grant, $2,961,173 from the state with the county spending roughly $68,000. The Highway Department’s match was factored into the FY Budget 2023-2024.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24 |
Spectrum today announced The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (The Dixie PAC) will receive $10,000 through the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education.
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4/16/24
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