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Obituaries
ATWOOD, Tenn. - Funeral services for Betty Sue Fuller are Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, 11 a.m. until …
Terry Lloyd Smith, formerly of McKenzie, died on January 18, 2025. Terry spent twenty-five years working for Allstate with his father and brother. He was age 57. He was preceded in death by his …
PARIS— Elmer M. Broach, 93, of Paris, Tennessee died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Patriot Health and Rehab Center. His funeral service is 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral …
TREZEVANT, TENN. -  A Celebration of Life for Michael David Ridgely is Sunday, February 2, 2025, at McLemoresville Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 p.m. to …
CAMDEN (Formerly McKenzie, Tenn.) - Mrs. Louise Moore, 87, of Camden, Tennessee, formerly of McKenzie, Tennessee, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. The …
Calendar of Events
Community Focus
West Tennessee Healthcare Expands Dog Therapy Program to Henry County Hospital
PARIS — West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) is expanding its Dog Therapy Program to Henry County Hospital in Paris, bringing the benefits of animal-assisted therapy to more patients in the region.
(L to R) McKenzie Rotary President Christy Williams, NWTN Tourism Executive Director Kasey Muench, and Vice President Ricky Price.
Rotary Learns about Tourism, Growth Opportunities from NWTN Tourism
McKENZIE (January 28) — Kasey Muench of NWTN Tourism Association presented a program highlighting the impact of tourism on the local community and exploring opportunities for partnership to amplify this effect.
Congetta’s brick-and-mortar restaurant at 41 Broadway in downtown McKenzie.
Congetta’s Chi-talian Brings Downtown McKenzie a Taste of the Windy City
A familiar name to those who frequent festivals and other outdoor events has taken root in downtown McKenzie.
Marching in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. It was a cold 15 degrees, but the determined group walked despite the brutal cold conditions.
Martin Luther King Remembered
McKENZIE (January 20) — Defying the cold weather, a small group of area citizens rallied and marched in memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in celebration of his birthday.
Overflow is a certified recovery congregation. (L to R): Josh Crawford, Tabitha French, Janet Shaw, Cindy Gaylord, Chris Smith, Robert Harrison, Tammy Haworth and Alex Gallien. Not Pictured: Tammie Parsley.
Overflow Church Honored for ‘Celebrate Recovery'
McKENZIE — Overflow Church was honored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and recognized as a Certified Recovery Congregation.
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McKenzie Rebels
McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted McEwen Monday for a pair of district basketball contests. The fifth-ranked Warriorettes rode an early lead to a 75-51 win. The Rebels made a late rally, pulling within two points more than once before falling to the Warriors, 72-64.
McKENZIE (January 14) — McKenzie High School basketball began district play Tuesday, hosting Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central.
McKENZIE (January 6) — McKenzie High School hosted Bradford Monday for a pair of basketball contests and coasted to a pair of victories. The Lady Rebels made their mark in a lopsided third quarter for a 66-34 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 76-51 victory.
NASHVILLE (January 2) — The Tennessee Football Coaches Association has begun releasing it’s all-state teams for the 2024 TSSAA football season.
Huntingdon Mustangs
HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Huntingdon High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday with a sweep of district opponent Stewart County. The Fillies amassed a sizable lead after three quarters, but had to hold off a late Lady Rebel rally for a 65-56 win. The Mustangs started strong and cruised to a 91-58 victory.
HUNTINGDON (January 21) — Huntingdon High School hosted Waverly Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies built a solid lead over three quarters, then dominated the fourth for a 74-42 victory. The Tigers kept it close through three frames, but the Mustangs pulled away at the end for a 69-55 win.
HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Following the Fillies’ victory over Camden Friday, two senior players were recognized for career milestones.
HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School senior basketball standout Delaney Byars was recognized Monday night following the Fillies’ win for her recent milestone of 1,000 career points.
Opinion

1/32 of an Inch

Dwight was older than me. 

Pardon My Paltry Puns Proliferation

Boy howdy, you talk about feeling left out. Alone. Ostracized. Adrift at sea. My self-esteem just fell ten floors lower than a whale’s belly….

Biden’s Posthumous Civil Rights Pardon

At the end of every presidency, it’s common for the outgoing President of the United States to grant a few interesting and often controversial pardons.

Education Freedom Act is Misnamed, Bad For Public Schools

Governor Bill Lee has called for a special session of the legislature to convene on January 27, 2025, to specifically deal with three issues.
People
TREZEVANT (January 24) — Kathy Weatherford Edwards was celebrated with a special reception to mark her retirement after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Town of Trezevant.
Willodean Long of Trezevant celebrated her 96th birthday on January 15, at her home.
McKENZIE (January 18) — Carroll Arts held its 14th annual Trivia Bowl on Saturday at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie.
Downtown McKenzie continues to see rejuvenation as another business prepares to open its doors this spring.
McKENZIE — Ashley Bell is opening Cedar Street Studio on February 1 in downtown McKenzie. The women’s boutique, located at 2375 Cedar, features clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Records
    • Carroll County Sheriff Reports

      Domestic Assault/ Interference with Emergency Calls — According to a report made by Deputy Jeremy Smith on January 25, Deputy Smith received …

    • McKenzie Police Reports

      Domestic Assault — Darren D. Washington, 24, Main Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault and Aggravated Assault on January 29.

In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 2-4-25

      Banana Punch 4 cups sugar 6 cups water 6 bananas Juice of 2 lemons

    • Recipes 1-28-25

      Apple Dumplings 2 granny smith apples, peeled and quartered 1 (8count) can crescent rolls ½ cup margarine

    • Recipes 1-21-25

      7 Can Soup 1 1/2 pound ground chuck 1 small chopped onion 2 cans ranch style beans

General
Obituaries

Verlene (Nanny) Arnold

McKENZIE, Tenn.  - Funeral services for Verlene (Nanny) Arnold were at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on January 27, 2025.  Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie.  …

Ruth Carol Savage

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mrs. Ruth Carol Savage, 66, of Huntingdon, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at her residence. Memorial visitation was at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29, …

Sonya Marie Coleman

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Sonya Marie Coleman are at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on …

Lottye Ruth Choate

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Lottye Ruth Choate are Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on …

Curtis Halford

Former State Representative Curtis Halford Dies DYER, Tenn. - Former State Representative Curtis Halford died  Friday, January  24, 2025. He was born March 27, 1943. He served in …

Verlene (Nanny) Arnold

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Verlene (Nanny) Arnold are at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on January 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation is at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 …

Harold Lee Williams

Mr. Harold Lee Williams, 83, of Huntingdon, dieed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services are on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of …

John Thomas “Johnny” Scott

PARIS, Tenn. - John Thomas “Johnny” Scott, age 73, of Paris died Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Hfrom 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21. …

Jennifer Lynn King

PARIS, Tenn - .Jennifer Lynn King, age 60 of Paris, Tenn. died  Friday, January 17, 2025, at her residence in Paris.  She was born on September 1, 1964, in Paris, Tenn., …

Ronnie Earl “Ron” McCadams

Funeral service for Ronnie Earl “Ron” McCadams, age 76 of Milan, are at 12 PM on January 21, 2025, at the New Hopewell Church of Medina with burial to follow in the Centerville Cemetery …

Mary Jo Garrison

Mrs. Mary Jo Garrison, 84 of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Memorial services will be held at the First Pentecostal Church in …

Charlotte Anne Martin Jones

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Charlotte Anne Martin Jones are at the First Presbyterian Church USA in McKenzie, Tennessee on January 20, 2025, at 1 p.m.  Visitation will be at …

Darlene Alice (Nance) Paschall

Darlene Alice (Nance) Paschall died at her home in Greenwood, Miss. on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1934, in Cottage Grove, Tenn. to the late Ernest Nance and Jewell (Hart) …

Jacqueline Reece

PARIS, Tenn.. - Jacqueline Reece, 65, of Paris, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. …

Glenda Inez Crabtree

SPRINGVILLE, TENN - Glenda Inez Crabtree, age 73 of Springville, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence.  Glenda devoted many years of her life to working as a waitress at both …
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