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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HUNTINGDON (October 28) — Three new trucks were ordered for use by the Carroll County Electric Department following the October 28 Board of Directors meeting.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
A Support Our Veterans Night is Tuesday, November 9 at the Carroll County Civic Center sponsored by American Legion Post 47.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Bethel University invites you to Christmas with Renaissance, an annual celebration that takes audiences on an awe-inspiring journey, while showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts Program.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center is hosting the 129th Army Band for a free concert as part of The Dixie’s Community Series. The historic band will perform Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., entertaining the audience with popular tunes from a variety of genres.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
As part of the annual Fall Festival at McKenzie Elementary School, a costume contest was held for grade levels and families.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
McKENZIE (November 1) — Sweet Jordan’s Coffee Co. announced it will add a second location in McKenzie, expanding from its Paris location. The move will occur in early 2022 in the vacant 2,500 square-foot facility at 15172 Highland Drive, Suite 1.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Unemployment continues to fall in the tri-counties and throughout Tennessee for the month of September.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Huntingdon Town Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to increase the budget for Economic Development Activities by $480,000 to assist the Carroll County Watershed Authority with the operations of the Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreation Lake during a short meeting on October 26. The funds will increase the town’s total operating expenses to slightly over $5.5 million dollars.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Several area high school football teams are headed to the first round of the TSSAA play-offs next Friday night.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HUNTINGDON — Carroll County, Tennessee is 200 years old on November 7, 2021. An afternoon and evening of faith, food, music and fireworks will commemorate the founding of the county. The event is free and at the Carroll County Civic Center. The doors open at 4 p.m. and the event begins at 5 p.m. Admission is free of charge.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HUNTINGDON (October 25) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s 38th annual Membership Banquet was held at the Carroll County Civic Center on October 25. Two years of honorees were recognized because the 2020 event was canceled because of the COVID pandemic.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Our 2021 MHS Rebels played ten games on the field and a Bruceton forfeit. Shoot! I’m calling that eleven wins and zero losses. At any rate, it’s an undefeated regular season. Those are so hard to come by for most folks.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
It has been 20 years since McKenzie ran the table on the regular season. It was 2001 and the Rebels were competing in Class AA. They went undefeated in the regular season and didn’t lose until the semi-finals of the state playoffs against Martin Westview.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Friday night, October 29 was not only the last home game of the regular season but also Senior Night as six senior football players, a senior football manager, and nine senior band members were honored along with their parents prior to the game against McEwen.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HUNTINGDON (October 29) — The Huntingdon Mustangs had a big win Friday night defeating the Union City Golden Tornadoes 48-14. The Mustangs and Tornadoes played for second place in Region 7-2A and the opportunity to host the first round of the TSSAA Playoffs.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The MMS Lady Rebels and Rebels traveled to Huntingdon last Thursday, October 28 for their second contest against a county opponent.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
McKenzie Middle School opened their basketball season on October 19 at Dresden winning both games. The Lady Rebels won 26-15 while the Rebels won 46-35. They remained on the road for their second game at Bruceton on October 25 splitting the games with the Lady Rebels winning 34-15 and the Rebels losing 49-29. They played their first home game on October 26 hosting Gleason splitting the two games.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The TSSAA has announced that ticket prices have been set for the 2021 Tennessee Football Playoffs.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
A win would have given West Carroll the Region 7-1A title, but things didn’t go the way of the War Eagles.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The annual Centennial Bank Middle School Football All-Star Game Saturday, November 6 at West Carroll High School in Atwood.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Kayla Catherine Peck, 25, of Trezevant to Chris Lewis Price, 32, of Trezevant.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Theft and Domestic Assault — According to a report filed by Officer Jeremiah Brooks, he was dispatched to a Hwy 79 location on Wednesday afternoon, October 26, in reference to a vehicle theft and domestic assault. When Brooks arrived, the victim was not able to give a statement due to the stressfulness of the situation and was transported by ambulance to Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon for precautionary reasons.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll General Sessions Court on October 27 and 28.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Credit Card Fraud — Deputies are investigating the recent theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Tuesday, November 2, 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, November 2, 2021
In honor of Carroll County’s Bicentennial, it is only proper for me to dedicate a little time honoring the county and some of its history. The next four weeks or more of the Weekly 150 are dedicated to Carroll County and some of its more interesting stories and individuals.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Mercy sakes alive! Am I glad Halloween is over! All that stuff about ghouls, goblins, gremlins and such lurking about in the fog and mist, searching for whom they might devour, scares me. More than just a little…
