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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, October 12, at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 17 members attending. Hostesses Gail Mack and Donna Ward graciously served apple and cherry cobbler along with ice cream, mixed nut medley and assorted beverages.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKenzie Middle School announced their Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
FOLEY, Ala. — The USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals were held at the Graham Creek Interpretive Center in Foley, Alabama this weekend.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
GOODLETTSVILLE — Dollar General corporation announced its store at 4515 Highway 77 in Como is now open.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The McKenzie High School Class of 1959 celebrated their 63rd year reunion on Saturday, October 15, at the Wildwood Wedding and Events venue in McKenzie.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — Senior Director of Athletics, Brad Chappell announced Friday at the Annual Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament, Ricky Rosenjack is also being inducted into the Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame as a contributor. Rosenjack joins Alicia James and Leah Hensley Cripps in the class of 2022.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
HUNTINGDON (September 18) — In a brief meeting of the Carroll County Emergency Commission District (911) Board of Directors selected a new attorney and hired an administrative assistant.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE (October 15) — One neighborhood in McKenzie is being progressive in protecting their neighborhood while building better relations with the residents. Dubbed “Brighton,” a made-up name for the streets of Thompson, Cheryl, Hamilton, Kay, Linden, Maple and Gwin.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — Be sure to carve your best Halloween pumpkin to bring to the Farmers Market and enter the Carroll County 4-H pumpkin judging contest on Saturday, October 29. Pumpkin judging begins at 10 a.m. Afterward, there will be a fun science experiment to make the pumpkins explode.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE (October 18) — A small group of graduates of McKenzie High School is working to organize a McKenzie Alumni Association. Two informal meetings were held in October and another, more structured meeting planned for November 1, 6 p.m. at the McKenzie High School Library.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s school board met for their October session on Wednesday, October 19 with a number of items on their agenda.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Habitat for Humanity in Carroll County is hosting a fund-raising gala for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. The non-profit organization builds homes for low-income families through a partnership of providing a low-cost new house.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE (October 18) — Free Wi-Fi will soon be available in downtown McKenzie. Mobile Communications America of Paducah was in McKenzie last week to install the radio-transmitting nodes on the top of the LED street lights to provide the radio signal.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
JACKSON (October 20) — BlueOval City, a manufacturing campus with Ford Motor Company and SK Battery, will transform West Tennessee, according to a public/news conference at the Jackson Fairgrounds on Thursday. Ford is investing $5.6 billion for the local manufacturing plants and a total of $11 billion in both west Tennessee and Kentucky.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
TRENTON — The Huntingdon Mustangs made the trip into Gibson County for a rematch with Trenton. Last year when Trenton came to Huntingdon, the Mustangs snapped their 44-game win streak in convincing fashion.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Class A State Bracket is starting to clear up as the end of the regular season nears. The TSSAA football bracket alternates each year on purpose. The region winner automatically gets the first two playoff games at home. The region runner-up gets the first game at home and the next game on the road. The third and fourth rounds alternate each year.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
MEMPHIS — McKenzie’s Lady Rebel Soccer team made the trip to Memphis to play Sheffield in the Region Semifinals and came away with a 3-2 victory. Allie Walker, Hannah Lee, and Anna Claire Patel scored goals while goalie Katie Chesser recorded 6 saves during the game.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — The No. 6 Bethel Wildcat defense dominated the visiting Thomas More Saints Saturday in front of a huge crowd on Homecoming at Wildcat Stadium. The Cat offense also did their part scoring in every quarter in the 57-7 victory.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Shrimp Creole 1/4 cup salad oil 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup thinly sliced celery
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE (October 21) — McKenzie Rebels are 9-0 on the season after its 49-0 defeat of the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Tigers at Rebel Stadium last Friday. It was the Rebels last home game in the regular season and the seniors were honored during pre-game ceremonies.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
October 15 at Gleason Jamboree October 18 at Camden (JV Girls) October 20-22 at Obion Co. Tournament
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
October 4 Bruceton October 6 at West Carroll October 15 Gleason Jamboree
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
October 6 Gleason October 18 at Bradford October 20 Milan
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
October 18 Dresden (Boys JV) October 24 Henry October 25 Gleason
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Middle School Lady Rebels and Rebels got their basketball season underway on Tuesday, October 18, winning both games against Dresden Middle School. The Lady Rebels wasted no time building a commanding lead over the Lady Lions in the first period leading 13-4 at the end of one period.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Humane Society Halloween Bingo, Cake Walk The Carroll County Humane Society is hosting a Halloween Bingo and Cake Walk on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The event takes place from 4-7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Insurance building, 125 Third Avenue, Huntingdon.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
All other Offenses — Scottie Lee Hunt, 40, of Cedar Grove was charged with leaving the scene of an accident on October 14.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Sean Michael Chaney, 23, of Atwood to Kacee Marie Loggains, 24, of Atwood.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 19.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Multiple Charges — A domestic incident on Saturday evening, October 22, resulted in the arrest of two women. McKenzie Police received a 911 call regarding a stabbing at an Elm Street residence. Sgt. Kyle Beauchamp made contact with the victim Athena Stafford. Stafford stated she had been stabbed the night before (10/21) but was afraid to call 911. She was transported to Baptist Hospital by ambulance to treat her injuries.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two additional resources to support local law enforcement agencies in officer recruitment and training, following the recent launch of the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and continued Proven Crime Prevention investments.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Multiple Charges — Tracia A. Pearson, 20, of Huntingdon was charged with a felony evading arrest and speeding on October 13. The vehicle was towed to Carroll County Motors due to it being inoperable and blocking lanes on the wrong side of the road.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — There is immense vocal, instrumental and performing talent on Lee Street and Bethel Court. That’s where students at Bethel University’s Renaissance rehearse.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
I know this title sounds like something from a Kubrick movie but it serves a purpose. Have you ever noticed how things come full circle? Since the start of these articles a few years back, I get phone calls or do additional research that brings the series full circle as so many parts intertwine with each other.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
McKENZIE — Bethel University presented the 2022 Homecoming Royalty Court and announced the king and queen during Saturday’s football game on October 22.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
There was a time in my life when I wanted to be a white supremacist. Daddy whipped that idea right out of me forever in less than ten seconds when I was seven years old. Now, you know my Dad, he accomplished the mission in ten seconds….but he whipped me until Mom rang the dinner bell just so I’d know he was serious.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Dear Editor; I have been a part of McKenzie’s community since 2006. I am a 2007 Bethel University graduate. I have served as an appointee to the McKenzie City Council for 1.5 years and have enjoyed being a part of a great group of individuals that seek to improve McKenzie every day.
