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Tuesday, February 15
MTD, with operations in Martin and McKenzie, is now Stanley Black and Decker. Black and Decker completed the acquisition of MTD Holdings and Excel Industries, creating a global leader in outdoor products.
Tuesday, February 15
The Macedonia FCE Club met Wednesday, February 2 at the home of Martha Peters. Sarah Brown had the devotional, titled “Responding Before Calling”.
Tuesday, February 15
PARIS — Based on overall survey results for the year 2020, Henry County Medical Center Home Health and Hospice’s Hospice Department was named a National Best Practice Agency by Fazzi Associates. The 2021 Award of Distinction was presented to the agency for demonstrating superior performance in patient satisfaction.
Tuesday, February 15
District basketball tournaments are underway this week for all area schools.
Tuesday, February 15
Several West Carroll Beta Club students were honored at the monthly School Board meeting held Tuesday night, February 8. Beta Club Sponsor Brittany Fowler informed the board and audience what the students had done and introduced them. Students from the Senior High Beta Club, Jr. High Beta Club and Elementary Beta Club had recently competed at the state level with several winning championships and others placing in the top five.
Tuesday, February 15
Bethel University announces the addition of a Sports Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA) to its robust portfolio of online, post-baccalaureate offerings.
Tuesday, February 15
McKENZIE — The Inglenook Book Club met in February at the Farmer’s Market. Members wore masks at their own discretion. Our hostesses were Victoria Ard and Carolyn Potts, who decorated the tables in Valentine splendor, and served delicious homemade Valentine cakes prepared by Victoria, along with snack mix and beverages.
Tuesday, February 15
McKenzie High School congratulates Kristen Rimmer, Rachel Essary and Emma Smith for being selected to attend the Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Inspire Program sponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, February 15
April 27 Huntingdon Grad in NFL Draft This Week Sadarius Hutcherson of Huntingdon is expected to be picked in the sixth or seventh round of the NFL Draft, according to nfl.com. NFL Draft Scout predicts Hutcherson will be drafted as high as the third round. The Draft begins April 29.
Tuesday, February 15
McKENZIE (February 10) — The McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council met Thursday evening to discuss three ordinances. The first was Ordinance 542: Amending Zoning Map. This would amend the official zoning map of McKenzie by rezoning tax parcels 40.03, 40.05, and 88.02, Carroll County Tax Map 011 located on Hospital Drive from H-M (Hospital-Medical) to M-1 (Light Industrial). Tax parcel 88.00 (Portion), Carroll County Tax Map 011 will be rezoned from P-B (Planned -Business) to R-1 (Low-Density Residential), while tax parcels 88.00 (Portion), 88.23, and 88.24 are to be rezoned from P-13 (Planned Business) to B-2 (Highway Business).
Tuesday, February 15
HUNTINGDON — State Senator John Stevens said its a good time to live in Tennessee and Carroll County. Speaking to a forum hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 11 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tuesday, February 15
HUNTINGDON (Updated February 11) — The February 17 noon deadline is quickly approaching for the 2022 elections for state, federal, county and school board candidates.
Tuesday, February 15
ATWOOD (February 14) — A 72-year old Atwood woman is safe at home after being located in a creek by rescuers on Sunday around 3:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 15
Two local players have been named finalists for TSSAA Class A’s Miss Basketball award. McKenzie sophomore Savannah Davis and Gleason senior Alayna Anderson were named as two of the three finalists for Class A’s Miss Basketball award by the TSSAA on Thursday, February 10. The third Class A finalist is Lyndie Ramsey of Unaka.
Tuesday, February 15
CARROLL COUNTY — The Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreational Lake might become a state-owned lake if the State of Tennessee provides $11 million to retire the debt of the lake’s owner, the Carroll County Watershed Authority (CCWA), a government entity separate from all other county governments.
Tuesday, February 15
HUNTINGDON (February 10) — Carroll County Commissioners voted to end its contract with Republic Services and then reversed its action on Thursday, February 10 after advise from legal counsel on Thursday prior to a special meeting.
Tuesday, February 15
McKenzie’s basketball teams and cheerleaders celebrated Senior Night prior to taking on Houston County in a district matchup Thursday night, Feb. 10.
Tuesday, February 15
Huntingdon had a busy week with two home games and a road game to finish the regular season. Tuesday, February 8, they hosted Milan for Homecoming.
Tuesday, February 15
West Carroll played host to Bruceton in their final home game Tuesday Night, February 8, which was also Senior Night for the basketball players and cheerleaders. The senior Lady Eagles were Tatym Keymon, Amaya Thompson, Mia Jones, Jayden Rader, Erin Norman, and Octavia Jones. The senior War Eagles include Jalen Anglin, Andrew Huff, Josh Clark, Riley Duncan, Andre Iloff, and Xander Moon. Senior Cheerleaders include Jayden Rader, Octavia Jones, Brooklyn Polinski, Abby Callins, and Haruna Takahashi.
Tuesday, February 15
McKenzie basketball teams closed out their regular season this week hosting a girls-only contest against McEwen due to an earlier postponement due to COVID-19 and played their last regular season road game at Camden before hosting Houston County for Senior Night.
Tuesday, February 15
Gleason celebrated Senior Night with a sweep over visiting South Fulton Tuesday Night, February 8. The Lady Bulldog Seniors include Alayna Anderson, Carrington Lifsey, Grace Stafford, and Daisy Blevins. The Bulldog Seniors include Isaac Denton, Cameron Thompson, Carter Cooper, Kolton Crochet, Carson Tidwell, and Joe Witherspoon. Gracie Long is the lone senior on the cheerleading squad.
Tuesday, February 15
Take Off Pounds Meets on Mondays The McKenzie Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter meets Mondays at McKenzie Church of Christ gymnasium at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, February 15
Multiple Charges — James R. Hanna, 37, of McKenzie was charged with public intoxication, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on Feb. 3 following a dangerous situation involving a firearm outside a medical facility in Huntingdon.
Tuesday, February 15
Police Pursuit — Michael Lynn Deloach, 59, of Nashville was arrested on multiple charges following a vehicular pursuit on Feb. 5 in Carroll County.
Tuesday, February 15
Criminal Trespass — A local convenience store contacted McKenzie Police on Monday, February 7 regarding a male that is banned from the store. Officer Trenton Ruddy responded and was told the male was observed inside the doors of the store.
Tuesday, February 15
HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll General Sessions Court on February 10.
Tuesday, February 15
WESTPORT After the American Civil War, in the late 1860s, the first railroad was laid through western Tennessee. This venture was done by the Northwestern Railroad with the help of the Chattanooga Tennessee Railroad. In 1872, the Chattanooga line bought out the Northwestern then changed its name to the Nashville-Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway (NC&ST.L).
Tuesday, February 15
I don’t think I passed out. Or went into a trance. But my mind was definitely defying logic. It was enough to give you whiplash! And I don’t think I ever left the room.
