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HUNTINGDON (FEBRUARY 22)– A sex offender registry compliance operation in Carroll County, conducted with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals …
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2/23/23
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Carroll County Jailer Arrested for Introducing Contraband in Jail
HUNTINGDON (June 9, 2023) - A correctional officer for the Carroll County Jail found himself incarcerated after an arrested on …
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6/16/23
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HUNTINGDON (October 26) — In a brief meeting of the Carroll County Electric Department’s Board of Directors on October 26, members voted on a single item of business: purchasing a ‘small’ bucket truck.
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10/31/23
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HUNTINGDON (January 23) — Members of the Huntingdon Town Council approved the final step for funds to purchase approximately 2,000 digital water meters and replace the water service line along East Main Street.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/30/24 |
McKENZIE (June 17) — Bethel University announced Brad Chappell’s promotion from Associate Director of Athletics to Director of Athletics in a press release on Friday.
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6/21/22
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HUNTINGDON (March 26) — Water issues including miscolored water and improper readings of customer water meters were discussed during the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council meeting on March 26. During the same meeting, the Council approved $1,536,146 in two projects to replace aging water lines and to install all new self-reading water meters.
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4/2/24
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McKENZIE (April 23, 2024) — Motorists in McKenzie might notice a change in how they navigate the downtown area. On Tuesday, Broadway Street was converted from a two-way to a one-way street after roughly 100 years as a two-way street...
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4/23/24
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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.
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By Brittany Martin
brittany@mckenziebanner.com | 5/7/24 |
McKenzie’s Annual Mistletoe Christmas Parade was Saturday, December 3, 4 p.m. in the historic area of McKenzie. The parade began at McKenzie Middle School and ended downtown.
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12/6/22
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June
Patrick Willis Inducted in Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
MOBILE, Alabama (June 26) — The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, current Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller, current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and former San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis.
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1/10/23
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HUNTINGDON - The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third of three Capitol Talks this Friday, April 14, 2023, 8 a.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Freshman …
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4/7/23
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West Carroll School Board Meets in two sessions on Thursday, November 2 at the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.
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10/31/23
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HUNTINGDON (January 25) — On Thursday, Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson requested the County’s Budget Committee transfer $10,000 worth of funds to provide salary supplements to new hires. The requested funds come courtesy to Carroll County through Tennessee’s Recruitment and Retention Grant.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/30/24 |
MEMPHIS (June 20) — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook continuing until Sunday due to the elevated temperatures and high humidity in the forecast. The NWS also warns of elevated fire risk in the area this week. Heat Advisories may become necessary again as heat indices approach or exceed 105 degrees each day beginning Tuesday.
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By Brittany Martin
brittany@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22 |
HUNTINGDON (March 25) — On Thursday, the Carroll County Budget Committee concluded its second round of annual budget presentations from department directors. Presenting were Sheriff Andy Dickson, Road Supervisors Ronnie Wade and Ricky Scott, School Superintendent Johnny McAdams, Solid Waste Director Jeff Heyduck, Clerk and Master Kenneth Todd, Prevention Coalition Director Heather Foster and Mayor Joseph Butler.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 4/2/24 |
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter recently approved $27.3 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives.
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12/6/22
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On May 6, 2023, the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame will add eight new members to the HOF at the annual banquet at the Carroll County Civic Center at 6 p.m. The inductees will be from the …
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4/11/23
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McKENZIE (April 25, 2023) — Representatives of Global Citizen Adventure Corps, a Dresden-based, non-profit organization, offered the featured program at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie …
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4/27/23
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JACKSON, TN (May 30, 2023): -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced today that West Tennessee’s blood supply is at a critically low level and that blood types O positive, O negative, A positive, A …
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5/31/23
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McKENZIE (October 28) — The annual Fall Fest hosted by the McKenzie Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, raised approximately $24,000 for the one-day event.
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10/31/23
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