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Jimmy Carter promised a government “as competent, as compassionate, as good” as the American people. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and increasing world crises, he found it difficult to meet Americans’ high expectations.
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12/30/24
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The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets January 9 at 6 p.m. The following items are on the agenda: Discussion/approval of a free library sponsored by United Way; the approval of LaDonna Herrin and Jennifer Travis to Historic Preservation Commission; discussion/approval of Mulberry Park plans; and the election of vice mayor.
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12/30/24
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The Carroll County Commission will adjust its meeting schedule for January. With the anticipated hiring of a new chief for the county-wide rural fire department, Mayor Joseph Butler requested the County Legislative Body meet a week later in January.
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12/30/24
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McKenzie and Parker’s Crossroads each has newly added charging stations for electric vehicles.
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12/30/24
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HUNTINGDON — Mr. Joe Dan Wooten, fondly known as “Coach Wooten,” died at his home on December 23, 2024. He was born to Maggie Graham Wooten and Allen Wooten in Selmer, Tennessee on August 14, 1940.
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12/30/24
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TREZEVANT — Silicon Ranch is constructing its 6.5 megawatt solar array in Trezevant. The project was started in September and should be operational by May, 2025, assuming all necessary equipment arrives to complete the construction.
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12/30/24
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Roger and I were asked to speak at small country church on a Sunday morning, something we were occasionally asked to do by churches in western Kentucky or northwest Tennessee where we practiced as Marriage and Family Therapists.
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By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 12/30/24 |
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1st Place: Darty Trailer Sales
2nd Place: Watson Lumber
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12/23/24
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HUNTINGDON (December 19) — The 45 employees of Carroll County Electric Department will receive a four-percent increase in base pay effective January 1, 2025. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the increase during its December 19 meeting.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 12/23/24 |
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HUNTINGDON (December 19) — The Carroll County Budget Committee recommended allocating $111,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. The allocation, once approved by the Carroll County Commission, can be applied toward the construction of a training center or can be used for other training-related expenses.
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12/23/24
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McKENZIE (December 23) — Hospital Wing medical helicopter service is officially headquartered at Carroll County Airport in McKenzie.
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12/23/24
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McKENZIE (December 20) — After six seasons as head coach of the Bethel University Football program, Coach Michael Jasper (44-20) has announced he is departing the university to become the head coach at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. The Hatters are a NCAA Division I program competing in the Pioneer League.
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Courtesy Bethel SID
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12/23/24
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McKENZIE (December 18) — McKenzie has moved one step closer to having a Taco Bell franchise. On Wednesday, the McKenzie Regional Planning Commission approved the site plan presented by Excel Engineer for Kari Keller of Pacific Bells, LLC. Regional planner Donny Bunton stated there were five minor issues with the site plan but they were quickly corrected by Keller’s staff.
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12/23/24
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Thirty-six children from the McKenzie area now have a brighter Christmas, thanks to the collective efforts of the McKenzie Police Department, McKenzie Fire Department, and many individuals who contributed to the second annual Christmas event for the children of the city.
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12/23/24
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TENNESSEE (December 23, 2024) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 9.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in …
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12/23/24
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WEAKLEY COUNTY – A cybertip that child sexual abuse material had been distributed online led to an investigation by TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children …
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12/21/24
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HARDIN COUNTY — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Savannah man on a charge of second degree murder.
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12/17/24
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ATWOOD (December 13) — State and local officials gathered at the intersection of State Route 77 and the newly completed section of State Route 76 (US 79) on Friday, December 13 to mark the completion of the recently completed section of State Route 76.
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12/17/24
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HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s annual Christmas Parade is Tuesday, December 17, 6 p.m. in downtown Huntingdon.
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12/17/24
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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Carroll County, the first positive CWD case for Carroll County.
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12/17/24
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