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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced mobile office hours for the month of April. Mobile office hours in Henry County are Tuesday, April 4, 1-3 p.m. at the Henry County Courthouse, Basement Conference Room, 101 West Washington Street, Paris. Mobile office hours in Carroll County are Thursday, April 6, 9-11 a.m. at the Huntingdon City Hall, 19801 East Main Street, Huntingdon.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The West Carroll Special School District (WSSD) Work Session is Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. Agenda items include the budget overview and review; discussion of debt services and bonds; discussion of TISA projections for 2023-24; discussion of yearly Board of Education calendar and discussion of safety, facilities and growth planning.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The McKenzie Garden Club began its 97th year with an add-a-dish luncheon and the first meeting of 2023 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Debby Simon, the newly-elected president, called the meeting to order.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie Middle School (MMS) released the All A’s and All A’s and B’s Honor Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Lifeline Blood Services collected 47 units of blood during the McKenzie High School Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 29.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKENZIE (March 31) — Bethel University Board of Trustee member Patty Kahlden was in McKenzie Friday. A longtime supporter of the university and the Bethel Athletic Department presented Football Coach Michael Jasper and Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell with a generous gift for the football program.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Rural Health Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen access to care. This bill would help rural medical facilities to increase staff, extend hours of operation, acquire additional technology and equipment, and pay for construction costs. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
GUATEMALA CITY — Six Bethel University students helped ensure Guatemalan children had healthy smiles March 5-11 as part of a Global Studies collaboration with Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries. Led by Stacie Freeman, director of Bethel’s international outreach, and fellow co-founder of a new nonprofit for student-staffed travel service projects, Julie Hill, the trip included a mix of compassionate ministry and culture-sharing.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie Band held its annual beauty revues for students in McKenzie Special School District. The competition included competition in six categories. The event was in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The winners ranged in age from 4 to 18 and are pictured.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
NASHVILLE (March 2023) — Unemployment estimates in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley were mixed for the period of February 2023 compared to January 2023.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
PURYEAR (March 28) — Representatives of Paris BPU, Silicon Ranch and Tennessee Valley Authority gathered in Puryear at the new 6.75-megawatt solar farm for a ‘flip the switch’ event to symbolically turn on the power the 20,410 solar panels (modules) in 230 rows that span 80 acres.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 43 grants totaling $203,244,525 from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC is administering in the form of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure grants.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
HARDIN COUNTY, — A 79-year-old Tennessee boater lost his life on the Tennessee River. The body believed to be William Mayfield from Silverton, Tennessee was recovered Saturday, April 1, on the Tennessee River and is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
HUNTINGDON — A new county holiday is proposed and a donation of $400,000 to the Inclusion Park are both included in the agenda for the April 10 meeting of the Carroll County Commission.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
CARROLL COUNTY (March 31) — Severe Weather Month ended with major tornadoes ripping through Arkansas and Tennessee and other parts of the country on Friday, March 31.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
HUNTINGDON (March 30) — Two Friday storms in March cost Carroll County Electric Department approximately $250,000, according to Ryan Drewry, general manager., in his report to the Board of Directors of CCED on March 30.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
CARROLL COUNTY (April 3) — Twelve high school seniors from Carroll County were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for their academic excellence by scoring a 29 or better on the national ACT test. The Carroll County Chamber hosted a luncheon on April 3 at Mallard’s Restaurant to honor these students.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKENZIE (April 1) — Friday evening’s severe weather did not hamper Saturday’s Easter egg drop at McKenzie City Park. Thousands of children and their parents gathered at the park to partake in the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Easter Egg Drop. Members of the chamber along with vendors and volunteers from the community, McKenzie High School and Bethel University came together to make the event a resounding success.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKENZIE (March 29) — Madison Gilbert and Hannah Dillingham, seniors at McKenzie High, will continue their education at Bethel University and be a part of Bethel Lady Wildcats Soccer program.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Orange Drop Cookies 2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
McKenzie, TN — The Henry County Lady Patriots defeated the McKenzie Lady Rebels 9-3 Thursday evening. The Lady Patriots scored four runs in the third inning to boost their lead and secure their victory.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The McKenzie Rebels soccer team defeated the Union City Golden Tornadoes 3-2. The Rebels started the game strong with a goal in the first 15 minutes of play.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Kappa Sigma Golf Tournament The Kappa Sigma Golf Tournament is Saturday, April 15, at 1305 Carroll Lake Road, McKenzie. The tournament is a four-man scramble and includes free breakfast and lunch, raffles, bundles, prizes, closest to the pin and putting contests. Tee off time is 8 a.m. and the cost per team is $200. Deadline to register is April 10. To sign up contact (256) 577-8055 or (615) 904-4515.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
HUNTINGDON (March 29) — The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 29.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Brittany N. Russell, 37, of McKenzie was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule IV, and Possession of Schedule II with Intent on March 10.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Aggravated Kidnapping, Domestic Assault — Da’Lon Z. Boyd, 22, Highland Drive, Room 136 Relax Inn, was charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Domestic Assault and Aggravated Assault after an incident at the Relax Inn on April 2.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Zane Mebane, 22, of Bruceton was cited for Simple Possession of Schedule VI Marijuana and Driving on Suspended License: First Offense on March 26.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The roots of bluegrass music run deep in the heritage of America. The traditional sound we have become accustomed to was developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region. Much of the style has been accredited to Bill Monroe who is known as the “Father of Bluegrass.” Part of Monroe’s sound came from a member of his band the Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Billy Cunningham was the first to call. Billy and I played baseball together in college an eon and a half ago. He was a switch hitting catcher. And a good one. “Kes, I think you have been hacked!”
