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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
During Homecoming, the McKenzie High School Student Council sponsored a canned food drive for United Neighbors.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The class members of 1981 had their 40th class reunion on Saturday, September 25.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
HUNTINGDON — Carroll County Watershed Authority (CCWA) approved a $1.173 million budget for the operation of the Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreation Lake for fiscal year 2021-22, which began July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022. The Town of Huntingdon, for the second year in a row, is supplementing the otherwise deficit budget of the CCWA.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Carter, Cheatham, and Weakley counties on Saturday October 9.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE — A group of Bethel University Sports Management students traveled to Nashville last week to volunteer at the United States versus Canada World Cup 2022 qualifying match at Nissan Stadium.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKenzie High School announces the 2021 school winners of the Wendy’s Heisman High School Award. Each year two senior athletes are honored by MHS by being chosen to compete in the Wendy’s Heisman High School Scholarship program. The school’s winners then compete at the state level and then state level winners compete at the national level.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
CLARKSBURG (September 27) — Clarksburg’s Mayor and Aldermen met and Mayor Howell Wayne Todd said the bid opening for the city hall renovation project did not yield a successful bidder.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Hometown Health Clinic has been your local community healthcare provider for more than 40 years, and part of our mission is to engage providers that live and work within the hometown communities they serve. That’s why we are proud to have the opportunity to honor one of our newest providers, Dr. Lakeshia Yarbrough, a native of Huntingdon, Tennessee.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Janna, daughter of Rebecca Cheatham and the late Arthur Cheatham, grew up in a country area of McKenzie, better known as the “Christmasville Community.”
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE — The Legends of the Outdoors™ announces the creation of a new outdoors television show with founder Garry Mason as host of the show. Mason, a professional hunting, and fishing guide for over forty years, founded the Legends of the Outdoors™ in 2002. Mason and his wife, Cindy did so to honor the great men and women of the hunting and fishing industry.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
On Thursday September 30, Bruceton Police Chief Ronnie Stewart was honored by the Tennessee Chiefs of Police Association by converting his current membership to a lifetime membership.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE (September 14) — David Riddick, a Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the U.S. Army was the featured speaker at the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, September 14.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKenzie’s City-Wide Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9 throughout the city.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Huntingdon’s City Council met in their monthly session with a short agenda to deal with. Mayor Dale Kelley made note of the recent announcement that Ford Motor Company was going to build in the Memphis Regional Megasite. “The announcement of Ford Motor Company’s investment in the Memphis Regional Megasite is good news for all of West Tennessee. This investment will transform the economy and benefit the area for current and future generations.” said Kelley.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Global supply chain disruptions are adversely affecting the delivery of electrical equipment and vehicles for the Carroll County Electrical Department.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE (September 30) — In a special called meeting, the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council met Thursday evening to vote on the approval of an at-large voting system. Unanimously on the first reading, the Council voted to abolish the ward system and adopt the at-large system.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE (September 30) — During Thursday’s meeting, the McKenzie City Council confirmed the hiring of Billy Hollowell as the McKenzie Parks and Recreation Director. Hollowell replaces Mike Beasley who stepped aside due to health issues.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
#4 ranked McKenzie played host to #6 ranked Dresden in what turned out to be the closest contest the Rebels have had all season. Despite a rash of penalties called against the Rebels, they kept their cool and played their game and eventually won 23-14 to remain undefeated at 7-0.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
DYER (October 1) — After losing in week one to McKenzie, the Huntingdon Mustangs have wreaked havoc against their opponents. Friday night, Huntingdon traveled to Dyer picking up their sixth consecutive win on the season. After four quarters of play and a running clock, Huntingdon easily defeated the Gibson County Pioneers 49-8.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
One week after losing to McKenzie, West Carroll had a chance to rebound with a Region 7-1A win against a rival.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE (September 30) — The MMS Rebels hosted Camden for their final home game which was also 8th grade night honoring 8th grade players and cheerleaders prior to the game.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKENZIE (September 23) — After losing the last two games, McKenzie Middle’s Rebels were due a big game and had one against the Gibson County Middle Pioneers. The Rebels outlasted the Pioneers in a 56-34 shootout.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKenzie’s Lady Rebel Golfers won the Region Tournament for the fifth consecutive year qualifying them for the state tournament.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The Bethel Wildcats returned to the road Saturday visiting the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It was the first MSC divisional game for both squads. After the Wildcats held their own in the first half, the Patriots proved why they are the nation’s leading scoring team at 59.0 points per game. A second half scoring binge by CU was too much for the Wildcats to overcome as Bethel would lose 47-15.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
PARIS — Henry County Medical Center was notified by The Joint Commission in August that its Center for Orthopedic Wellness had been re-certified in Disease Specific Care for hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Once upon a time, having a job at a newspaper meant working in one of the most imposing buildings in town, inhaling the acrid aroma of fresh ink and the dusty breath of cheap newsprint and feeling mini-earthquakes under our feet every time the presses started to roll. For those of us old enough to remember those days, National Newspaper Week could be one big, fat elegiac nostalgia trip.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Crescent Cookies 1 stick margarine 3 heaping Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts Cream margarine and sugar. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Add vanilla and nuts. Mix until becomes like corn meal. Roll in hands, small amount at a time, and form into crescent shape. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool and roll in powdered sugar.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 29 and 30.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
• David Barrett Hensley, 32, of Atwood to Krista Joy Hatfield, 25, of McKenzie.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Disorderly Conduct/Assault — McKenzie Police received a call from a Sonic employee last Wednesday evening, September 29, stating that a female customer came into the building and threw bbq sauce all over the store and cursed at her. The employee stated the customer left with a female driving a white Nissan Altima. The Altima was later spotted and stopped by another officer. Three female subjects were identified. Mariah Cook, 19, of Jackson, admitted to throwing the bbq sauce at the Sonic employee. Officer Cody Coleman reviewed Sonic’s security footage and did see Cook throw the bbq sauce. Cook was cited for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Theft — Charges are pending against a Henderson County man for allegedly stealing over $2,000 in tools from a worksite in Carroll County.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
McKenzie Christmas Open House, Wreath Competition The McKenzie Christmas Open House is Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14. More details to come at a later date. There will be a wreath competition. Everyone is invited to create a door wreath that shows something about what their individual business is all about. The winner will receive $100. All wreaths must be up by Thursday, November 11. For more information, call 731-352-2292.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Outside of Dr. James Potts, Mary Ruth Devault may have been the most knowledgeable of local history in Carroll County. Indirectly, either through her research or curation, she was a treasure trove of knowledge in my work on the Weekly 150.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
It was with joy and excitement to have visited McKenzie the Tea Festival weekend. The city looked vibrant and fresh. Both the business and residential areas visually looked well cared for.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Temple Watson reminded me a lot of Mr. Ed Wiley. Both were fairly quiet. Both were very thoughtful. Both knew a lot more than I did. Both were remarkable Christian men. And to my everlasting good fortune, both took “a liking” to me…and both had a profound impact on my life!
