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Tuesday, January 16
NASHVILLE (January 15) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.89 per gallon.
Tuesday, January 16
PARIS (January 15) — Henry County Medical Center Home Health was recently honored as a national best practice agency by WellSky for the year 2023. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional commitment to excellence in patient care demonstrated by their dedicated team.
Tuesday, January 16
NASHVILLE (January 10) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a bill updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of AI.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 10) — The Inglenook Book Club held its first meeting of the New Year 2024, on January 10, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community with 20 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. Happy Birthday was sang by all to our January birthday gal, Gayron Lyles. President Mack thanked the hostesses, Peggy Chappell and Suzanne Howell for the delicious warm apple cobbler, ice cream, assorted Chex/nut medley and beverages that was served.
Tuesday, January 16
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement regarding constituent services for the Eighth Congressional District:
Tuesday, January 16
All A’s 8th Grade 8th Grade Braylin Auvenshine, Ethan Bradberry, Kynadie Brown, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Molly Drewry, Ethan High, Alex Hughes, Aurora Johnson, Rakelle Oliver, Cayden Ownby, Stephanie Padilla, Jaycee Stafford, Sophie Taylor, Egan Woodruff
Tuesday, January 16
The McKenzie Rotary had an eventful meeting on Tuesday, January 9. The club inducted another new member, LaShonda Williams, and hosted Paris Mayor Kathy Ray and artist Dan Knowles.
Tuesday, January 16
McKenzie eighth grade basketball players were honored for their final game on Thursday, January 11.
Tuesday, January 16
NASHVILLE (January 12) — On Friday, the Tennessee Sports Wide Writers Association announced their selections for the All-State Football Teams of 2023. The list contains several players from around west Tennessee including McKenzie’s Colt Norden and Huntingdon’s Gray Eubanks. Both are juniors and are expected to have excellent 2024 seasons.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 12) — Robye Lindsey celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday, January 12. The resident of Lakeside Senior Living Community was surprised with a proclamation by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and a special visit by her sons, Keith and Tim.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Alumni Association continued to honor its fellow alumni during the basketball contest between the McKenzie Rebels and the Henry County Patriots.
Tuesday, January 16
HUNTINGDON (January 8) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday, January 8 with a light agenda. Renee Meyers, Carroll County’s Veterans Service Officer spoke to the Commission about the Carroll County Veterans Coalition. Myers stated that she was soliciting money from the legislative body but wanted buy-in and support for the organization. Coalition’s mission is to reduce isolation and increase mental health support for veterans and their families in Carroll County.
Tuesday, January 16
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 School Letter Grades to provide a provide a snapshot of how each school in the state is doing in meeting the state’s expectations for learning, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools.
Tuesday, January 16
Ryan French of McKenzie is the new sergeant over Henderson County. The McKenzie native and current resident will lead the team of THP officers in that county.
Tuesday, January 16
The State Review Board of the Tennessee Historical Commission is meeting Wednesday, January 24, to discuss eight sites from across the state that may be placed on The National Register of Historic Places. Of those eight nominees, McKenzie’s historic Webb School is one of those to be discussed.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Special School District Board of Education held a special board meeting and voted against the Educational Freedom Scholarship Act as proposed by Governor Bill Lee.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 15) — Carroll County school children won’t see the inside of a classroom until at least Friday of this week due to inclement weather. Carroll County schools announced Monday that schools are closed Tuesday through Thursday; a determination about Friday classes will be made later in the week. As of Monday, Weakley County schools announced closings for Tuesday and Wednesday. Henry County schools will be closed Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 11) — On July 1, 2024, residents within the city limits of McKenzie will begin seeing RaeKar garbage trucks picking up their solid waste. During Thursday’s meeting of the McKenzie City Council, the board in a split decision voted to move away from Republic Services and retain RaeKar Waste Management as its garbage collection company.
Tuesday, January 16
McKENZIE (January 8) — After a tough loss to McEwen on Friday, January 5, the Lady Rebels found themselves battling a talented Henry County Lady Patriots team on Monday, January 8 at McKenzie. An overtime effort earned the Lady Rebels a 59-57 victory on the Lady Pats.
Tuesday, January 16
CAMDEN (January 12) — Friday evening the Huntingdon Mustangs and Fillies traveled to Camden for a district contest against the Lions. The Fillies extended their season record to 16-4 with their 63-25 win against the Lady Lions. In addition to dominating on the court, the Fillies were 11 of 13 from the free throw line in their decisive victory. The Mustangs dropped to 6-14 for the season with a narrow 67-64 loss to the Lions. With six district games remaining in the season, the Fillies are 2-0 within the district, and the Mustangs are 1-1.
Tuesday, January 16
HENDERSON (January 13) — The Bethel Wildcats ran into a hot shooting Freed-Hardeman team Saturday in Henderson. The No 11 Lions shot 60 percent from the floor and knocked down 16 three-pointers enroute to a 100-54 win over the Wildcats.
Tuesday, January 16
McKenzie Tuesday, January 16 at Big Sandy Friday, January 19 vs Houston County Tuesday, January 23 vs Hollow Rock-Bruceton
Tuesday, January 16
McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
Tuesday, January 16
7 Can Soup 1 pound ground beef 2 cans Veg-all 2 cans ranch style beans, drained 2 cans minestrone soup, drained 1 can Rotel Brown meat and drain. Add all ingredients and simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour.
Tuesday, January 16
HUNTINGDON (January 10) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 10.
Tuesday, January 16
Driving on a Revoked License — Mark A. Thomas, 39, Winchester Road, Memphis was charged with Driving on a Revoked License - Third Offense on January 9.
Tuesday, January 16
Drug/Narcotic Violation — Rachel Lopez, 29, of McKenzie, was arrested on January 4. Sgt. Scott stopped a vehicle for a light law violation. While speaking to the driver, he could smell the odor of marijuana from the vehicle. A search was performed and two grinders, two pipes, a tray, rolling papers, and 3 grams of marijuana was located inside the passenger’s purse which was Rachel Lopez.
Tuesday, January 16
I first started running when I said something, or did something, to make Leon mad. He was the older brother. By five years! I couldn’t stand and fight. He’d beat the living daylights out of me!
Tuesday, January 16
Like most jobs, at least high-profile positions, there is usually something that resembles a job search to fill the void. In August Dr. Walter Butler announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2023. It’s extremely important to put the right person in the position of President.
Tuesday, January 16
In the late 1960s and into the early 1980s, the Nashville Sound began to evolve into a much smoother and richer sound. The twangy classic sound was still popular on some fronts but to keep up with the growth of rock n’ roll, rhythm and blues, and ever-changing pop sound the Nashville Sound gave birth to what many country music historians or enthusiasts refer to as Countrypolitan.
