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Tuesday, January 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) announced mobile office hours for the month of February. Mobile office hours will be held on Thursday, February 1, and Tuesday, February 6.
Tuesday, January 30
The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets, Tuesday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. at McKenzie SSD Board Room. On the agenda are the following items: hear correspondence addressed to the Board; public comment(s) on actionable agenda items (not to exceed 15 minutes) on MSSD Board Policy 1.404; and discussion with Sheronda Green, External Affairs, B.O.S.K. -(Blue Oval Project).
Tuesday, January 30
TENNESSEE (January 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 8.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 2.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 49.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon.
Tuesday, January 30
Bethel/Eastside FCE met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for their January meeting. There were nine ladies present for this the first meeting of the new year. The hostess was Pennye Mays.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 22) — On Monday, Interim President Robert Watkins announced Bethel University’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Professional Studies Fall Semester 2023 Honor Roll and Dean’s List.
Tuesday, January 30
PARIS — During a recent meeting of the Henry County Hospital Board, the NW Tennessee Cares organization asked the Henry County Medical Center to appoint a task force to restore the hospital’s obstetrics department. Hospital officials said their ongoing exploration into the possible management of the hospital by an outside healthcare system would include a stipulation that an obstetrics department be restored.
Tuesday, January 30
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Gleason’s game at Dresden, Drake Lehmkuhl surpassed the 1,000-point Club for his career at Gleason High School. Drake was able to accomplish this feat in just 60 games.
Tuesday, January 30
Sadarius Hutcherson, a Huntingdon graduate and native, continues to keep his football career alive. From the University of South Carolina to blocking for Tom Brady in the NFL, Hutcherson has landed in Washington, D.C. with the Defenders in the UFL.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 23) — McKenzie High School senior Mikaela Reynolds chose to continue her education at Bethel University and is the newest signee for the Lady Wildcats Basketball Team. During a signing event at MHS on Tuesday, a school snow day, family, friends and Lady Rebels teammates join in the celebration.
Tuesday, January 30
The West Carroll Special School District’s monthly meeting is Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at West Carroll Jr/Sr High School.
Tuesday, January 30
Members of the McKenzie High School Homecoming Royalty were selected by nominations from each homeroom. The M-Club then selected the five beautiful young ladies being presented Friday. The basketball teams and cheerleaders chose the queen from these five young ladies.
Tuesday, January 30
GLEASON (January 26) — Fifty-five years ago, Gleason was dominating the basketball courts in west Tennessee. Last Friday night, they were back on the Gleason basketball court to be honored for their highly successful seasons.
Tuesday, January 30
NASHVILLE (January 2024) — Unemployment rates in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties decreased from November to December 2023. The latest labor force estimate from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates the tri-counties’ overall employment has improved.
Tuesday, January 30
Since joining the Lady Vols Basketball Team in Knoxville, Greenfield’s Tess Darby basketball legacy has grown exponentially. Darby’s skills from beyond the arc put her in the record book of the storied program.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 23) — Brent Dillahunty, manager of West Tennessee Public Utility District, was the featured speaker at the January 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Development Board, Retail Strategies, and Tennessee Economic and Community Development have partnered together to be able to offer 12 months of Small Business Support free to all McKenzie businesses or entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, January 30
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.
Tuesday, January 30
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.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 22) — McKenzie Police Department received a 911 call from Eddie Edwards stating he had fallen and could not get back in bed. He requested a ‘lift assist’ from police.
Tuesday, January 30
HUNTINGDON (January 25) — Carroll County Electric Board of Directors voted to proceed with designing and constructing a new substation in the Leach Community along Highway 70. The growth around Lake Halford and Indian Lake in the Cedar Grove area necessitates the new substation to divert the load from other substations.
Tuesday, January 30
NASHVILLE (January 24) — On Wednesday, January 24, the Tennessee Historical Commission’s State Review Board met to decide on furthering Webb School’s nomination on to the National Register of Historic Places. The board unanimously approved moving the nomination forward to the National Park Service for final approval to the National Register. If placed on the registry, Webb School would then be eligible for National Park Service-administered federal preservation tax credits and grant programs.
Tuesday, January 30
Shoplifting — Sheridie Renae Smith, 42, of 141 Highland, Bruceton, was charged with Theft of Merchandise from Walmart on Jan. 20 by Officer Angie Barker.
Tuesday, January 30
• Samuel E. and Nettie J. Schwartz to Lakota Brown, District 16.
Tuesday, January 30
DUI — Logan Cordell Payne, 26, Highway 436, McKenzie was charged with DUI, Sale/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Public Intoxication on January 24.
Tuesday, January 30
Marijuana Found in Vehicle — Gabriel Zandus Williams, 25, of Poplar Springs Road, Clarksburg, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell on Jan. 24 by Deputy Bradley R. Hardin.
Tuesday, January 30
HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Two persons were bound over to the Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court on Wednesday, January 24 in Carroll County General Sessions Court.
Tuesday, January 30
Celebration of Four Chaplains’ Service The American Legion in Huntingdon is hosting a Celebration of Four Chaplains Service on Saturday, February 10, 5 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tuesday, January 30
Shel Silverstein wrote a song made famous by Johnny Cash in 1969 entitled “A Boy Named Sue.” It lays out the chronology of a young man struggling through life burdened with such a misfit name…. “Some gal would giggle and I’d turn red, And some guy’d laugh and I’d bust his head, I tell you, life ain’t easy for a boy named Sue.”
Tuesday, January 30
When you think about big businesses headquartered in Tennessee most folks think of FedEx, Dollar Store, Bridgestone or Cracker Barrel. There was one up until 2010 that I had no clue was headquartered in Tennessee; that little gem is Pilot Flying J. Until January 16, 2024, the company was headquartered out of Knoxville and headed by the Haslam family. Yes, former Governor Bill Haslam along with his brother Jimmy, owner of the Cleveland Browns, made their fortune through the company founded by their father.
Tuesday, January 30
Sunday night, Brittany and I had the opportunity to see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in Nashville. It was an amazing concert and the first time I’ve ever been to the Opry House. I’m not a regular concertgoer because let’s be honest, how can anyone afford the expense, but last night was something special.
Tuesday, January 30
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Microwave) 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup butter 3 cups oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tuesday, January 30
During the week the Huntingdon Fillies advanced their district record to 3-0, 18-4 for the season overall, as they defeated both the Camden Lady Lions and the Dyersburg Lady Trojans. The 73-54 victory over the Class 3-AAA Lady Trojans was especially sweet after suffering a loss to Dyersburg earlier in the season. The Fillies followed this with a 58-24 win over Camden, a district 12-AA opponent. Conversely, the Mustangs ended the week 6-16 for the season, 1-2 in district play, with an 80-53 loss to Dyersburg, and an 81-67 loss to Camden.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 23) — Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers and Tigers traveled to McKenzie to compete against the Lady Rebels and Rebels. The home team claimed victories in both contests.
Tuesday, January 30
McKENZIE (January 26) — Following the crowning of the Homecoming queen and the introduction the Homecoming court and escorts, it was time for two big games.
Tuesday, January 30
ATWOOD (January 27) — Milan Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs were victorious in two contests with their neighboring school district, West Carroll, in Atwood on Saturday afternoon.
