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Obituaries
Mrs. Lea Etta Stokes, 68, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services are Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -          Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Reeder are Monday, October 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …
GLEASON Tenn. - Clay Richards ("Pop) Wilson was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on September 20, 1934, to Dorothy Richards Wilson and Frazier Evans Wilson, Sr. Clay attended Jackson High School for …
Gleason, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Nickey Allen Bowers, Jr. are Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Sandhill Baptist Church, Gleason. The family will receive friends on Sunday, …
Mrs. Daisy Lou Spencer, 96, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. At Mrs. Spencer's request, there will be no funeral services. Mrs. Spencer was born March …
Calendar of Events
Community Focus
Approximately 60 active and retired guardsmen gathered Saturday for a reunion at the armory.
Guardsmen Reunite at McKenzie Armory
McKENZIE (September 28) — Active and retired members of two units of the Tennessee National Guard gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Armory.
Award winners at the Senior Center banquet (L to R): Kneeling — Nancy Davenport and Scott Armpriest; Standing — Mabel Plank, Tammy Host and Mike (Bubba) Abrams.
McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
McKENZIE (September 21) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center gathered Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the organization’s charter.
Curt Taylor, Madison Endres, and Brent Dillahunty, all of WTPU, and Jason Fryer, of 811.
WTPU Hosts Fifth Annual Community Information Session
McKENZIE (September 19) — West Tennessee Public Utilities, the local natural gas distributor, hosted its fifth annual community informational session on Thursday, September 19. The annual event provides information on the work and progress of the local utility district and also to alert government leaders and first responders about how to safely work with natural gas.
Pictured are Owen and Avery Winston and Brooks Haywood hold baby chickens.
McKenzie FFA Holds Mum Sale
McKENZIE (September 21) — Students from McKenzie High School showcased pumpkins and mums during a sale of the student-grown products in the FFA Agriculture program.
The map depicts the area to be resurfaced.
McKenzie City Council Agrees to Resurface Eastwood Drive
McKENZIE (September 12) — The McKenzie City Council approved a bid of $77,140 to resurface Eastwood Drive in McKenzie. Eastwood Dr., which runs adjacent to Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie and connects to Hwy 79 and Hwy 423, will be resurfaced by Martin Paving Company of Medina. The only other bid submitted was by Arrow Paving in Lexington of Lexington at $80,000.
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Huntingdon Mustangs
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 6 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote.
HUNTINGDON (September 26) — With pending storms compliments of Hurricane Helene, the 93rd meeting between the Huntingdon Mustangs and the Milan Bulldogs, was moved up to Thursday night. Despite the date change, the first half of action was mostly played in the rain. Milan, under the helm of former Rebel Head Coach Wade Comer, was able to move the ball with ease against Huntingdon taking the Region 6-2A win, 28-7.
HUNTINGDON (September 24) - Huntingdon High School hosted Westview Tuesday for a consequential district soccer match. Each 2-0 in District 12A, the winner would claim the top seed in the upcoming tournament. The Fillies struck first at the very end of the first half, but the Lady Chargers scored three times in the second half to claim the 3-1 victory and the 3-0 district record.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 5 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
McKenzie Rebels
SHARON (September 23) — The District 14A High School Golf tournaments were Monday at Persimmon Hills Golf Club. The McKenzie Lady Rebels were crowned champions among three competing teams, while the Rebels were runner-up out of eight teams.
McKENZIE (September 23) - McKenzie Middle School hosted Milan Monday for a soccer match as the season winds down. The Lady Rebels were in control throughout the game, earning a 3-1 win.
McKENZIE (September 20) — McKenzie High School hosted Class 3A Scotts Hill Friday. The Rebels didn’t afford the Lions even a semblance of momentum in the contest, scoring five times in the first quarter and stifling the Scotts Hill offense to -47 yards overall. McKenzie added four more touchdowns before the break and, after a mercifully short second half, claimed the 63-0 victory.
Opinion

Thank You

Thank you to everyone that attended the Centennial Business Coffee on September 18. It was such a blessing to see you all. We loved welcoming you into our business and spending time together.

Safety Online is an Uphill Climb

Over the weekend, a few posts went viral concerning a man that was booked into Henry County Jail on Sunday afternoon on a $50,000 bond. The man is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after he took photos from various women’s and children’s social media accounts and reposted them to his account with lewd comments on some. The Henry County Sheriff’s office has the man in custody and is investigating.

We Should’ve Never Met

We should’ve never met.

Agencies Across the State Continually Delaying Access to Public Records Requests

Late last year, the city of Memphis wrote a $7,419.68 check to reimburse the attorney fees of journalist Marc Perrusquia rather than risk losing a public records lawsuit.
People
When it comes to money, everyone wants the peace of mind a large firm can provide, but they also want to feel like more than just a number. They want to know that there are real people invested in their financial security and success.
GLEASON (September 25) — Justin Melton of Gleason is a national champion driver for dragsters. Besides the national recognition he received in 2015, that honor will be remembered as motorists enter Gleason.
GLEASON (September 20) — Clay Wilson, owner of Gleason Lumber Company since 1962, was honored by family and friends for his 90th birthday. Mayor Charles Anderson declared September 20, 2024 as Clay Wilson Day in the town.
The Gleason “Yard of the Month” for September goes to John and Mandy Snider at 216 East Main Street.
ATWOOD (September 20) — Kadi Martin, 17, a senior at West Carroll High School, is the 2024 football homecoming queen. She was crowned during pre-game activities at the football field on Friday, September 20.
Records
    • Huntingdon Police Reports

      Aggravated Assault, Domestic Assault — According to a report made by Officer Billy King, on September 22, he responded to a call that came …

    • Property Transfers

      Deutsche Bank National Trust as trustee to Chris and Anna Mitchell in District 11.

    • McKenzie Police Reports

      Driving on Suspended License — Fred Matthew Spiker, Jr., 28, Spruce Street, McKenzie was charged with Driving on a Suspended License, …

    • Sheriff Reports

      Theft — According to a report made by Deputy Heather Townes, on September 24, deputies responded to a call from a worker at Clay Hill Motor …

In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 9-24-24

      Fiesta Beef Roast 1 (2-2 1/2 pound) pkg fully cooked boneless pot roast with gravy 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 teaspoon …

    • Recipes 9-10-24

      Erma Sims Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 3 cup sifted all purpose flour 6 eggs 1 8oz. whipping cream 1 cup butter 1 tablespoon …

    • Recipes 9-3-24

      Corn Casserole 2 cans whole kernel corn 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 2/3 cup milk Mix together in casserole dish. Bake at …

General
Obituaries

Oneita Thomas

Mrs. Oneita Thomas, 96, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday at Jackson Madison General Hospital. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral …

Odean Garms

McKENZIE, Tenn. -      Graveside funeral services for Odean Garms are Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Carroll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on …

Gordon Lee Bateman

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -   Graveside services for Gordon Lee Bateman were Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Trezevant Cemetery. Mr. Bateman, 75, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Jackson …

Dorris Elizabeth Perry

Dorris Elizabeth Perry,  91 of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, Tenn.. She retired after 42 years from Bellsouth telephone …

Brenda Rosser Doster

McKENZIE, Tenn. -      Funeral services for Brenda Rosser Doster are Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …

James T. “Jim” Lacey, III

PARIS — James T. “Jim” Lacey, III, 92, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his residence. He retired after 22 years as a senior quality engineer from GenRad, Inc. …

Douglas Glover

BRUCETON - Mr. Douglas Glover, 81, of Bruceton, Tennessee died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were Friday, September 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with …

Marjorie Marie Fuller

Mrs. Marjorie Marie Fuller, 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home …

Homer “Eddie” Staton

YUMA, Tenn. - Mr. Homer “Eddie” Staton,75, of Yuma, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center Funeral services are Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 …

Gertrude “Gertie” Evon Perritt

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Gertrude “Gertie” Evon Perritt are Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …

Carlene Kelley

  Carlene Kelley, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, September 9.  Visitation with the family is Wednesday, September 11, 4 to 8 p.m. at  Dilday-Carter Funeral …

Kaitlynn Paige Reed

McKENZIE, Tenn.  -  Funeral services for Kaitlynn Paige Reed were Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. TInterment was at Seminary Cemetery. Ms. …

Ray Smith Dies at Age 95

Ray Smith, 95, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 7.  Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time. Ray was a banker, car dealer, and farmer, and generously …

Shawn Christopher Ruble

McKENZIE, Tenn. -       Funeral services for Shawn Christopher Ruble are Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends …

Dorothy Ann Hollowell

McKENZIE, Tenn.  - Funeral services for Dorothy Ann Hollowell are Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, …
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