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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
McKENZIE (MAY 31) — Lynn Watkins was honored for his service during a non-business, informal gathering of the McKenzie Board of Education on Wednesday, May 31 at the Board of Education office.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Carroll Arts gathered some of Carroll County’s most talented residents Saturday, June 10, and placed them inside McKenzie’s First Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the annual Evening with Carroll Arts exhibition. The exhibition showcases visual, instrumental and vocal talents, all nominated by members and friends of the Carroll Arts organization, and is free to attendees.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
New population estimates from the Decennial Census compare population growth in Tennessee counties and towns in April 2020 to April 2010. It also compares growth between 2020 and 2021. Though each of the tri-counties grew from 2020-2021, the census indicates decreasing populations in Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties from 2010.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
NASHVILLE — Juneteenth is now recognized as an official state holiday in Tennessee and the U.S.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Three weeks after the TCAP English/language arts (ELA) scores revealed that more than half of Tennessee’s third-grade students faced high retention risks, the Tennessee Department of Education released a new chart representing students from each school district who decided to retake the assessment.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association held its first official meeting Thursday, June 8, in the McKenzie High School Theater. Brad Camp, Class of 1983, led the meeting and reviewed the organizations new bylaws and committees. Attendees were urged to sign in via a Google Form where they inputted their names, email addresses and phone numbers for contact. They also answered when they graduated from McKenzie High School, their involvement in school organizations, and if they would be interested in joining a committee.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
McKENZIE (June 8) — During Thursday’s regular meeting of the McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget was approved, taking effect July 1, 2023. The budget for next year is $5,494,866 with an anticipated revenue totaling $6,046,662 creating a surplus of $551,796.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 7) — The Carroll County Electric Department Board of Directors voted unanimously to purchase 10.8 acres of real estate to construct a new headquarters.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Thursdays in McKenzie just got a little more musical. Nights on Broadway returns to downtown McKenzie Thursday, June 15. The Fajita Brothers open the summer festival series at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 2.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 151.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
HUNTINGDON (June 8) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and The Jackson Symphony provided a night under the stars featuring “Music Around the World” - a free, summer event on Thursday, June 8, 2023, on the campus of the Carroll County Courthouse.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
John Wesley Crockett was born on August 10, 1807, in East Tennessee, to David and Mary Crockett. He came from a notable lineage, being the eldest son of the legendary frontiersman and former congressman. John Wesley Crockett would leave his mark on the world.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
What is below the pits? This can’t get much worse. I feel like I’m living on Elm Street. I’m so far down I can’t even see the underside of the bottom of the barrel! And there is not an end in sight. Not one ray of sunlight….
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
McKenzie Chamber, Industry Banquet June 20 The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry Banquet is Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Venue at Waddell Place at 894 Joy Sparks Road in McKenzie, Tenn. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $40 for Chamber members, $60 for Non-Members and $250 for a table of 8 seats. During the event, awards will be presented to members for the Business Person of the Year, Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. Members are encouraged to attend. The keynote speaker will be Kyle Spurgeon, President and CEO of the Jackson, Tenn. Chamber. For more information about this event or joining the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, contact Monica Heath 731-352-200
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Easy Ambrosia Cake 1 angel food cake (use directions on box) 1 package frozen coconut (or 1 can 3 1/2 oz.) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 pint cream, whipped 1 can crushed pineapple (2 cups) with juice Bake cake and cool. Break in bite size pieces. Whip cream and combine with other ingredients. Place in 9x13 pan or dish. Chill overnight.
