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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church, 2945 Ephesus Church Road, Hollow Rock, is celebrating its 200th anniversary on Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department will participate in the statewide Fight Flu ’23 effort on Nov. 1, 2023, and provide free flu shots to all Tennesseans who are eligible, six-months and older.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Departments of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering more than 30 varieties of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects. TDF’s East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tenn., is accepting orders until April 1, 2024 or while supplies last.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
NASHVILLE (October 5) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting Citizens’ Academy applications for the Nashville classes. The Citizens’ Academy starts on Oct. 26 and will meet weekly until Dec. 7. The one-day-a-week sessions are on Thursdays and run from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. CT. This is not a state trooper academy.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
HERMITAGE (October 2) — Following an investigation concerning an on-the-field altercation during the Huntingdon-Milan football on Friday, September 22, the TSSAA placed both teams on probation until the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The schools were fined $500 annually, amounting to $1,000 each over the two-year period. Though schools are on probation they are still allowed to participate in post-season play.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
October 13 McKenzie — Bye Week Huntingdon Hosts Gibson County West Carroll T Camden Gleason — Bye Week Central — Bye Week
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Alivia Green, a McKenzie High School graduate, attending Union University College of Pharmacy to obtain a Doctorate in Pharmacy was elected to serve as class president for the 2023-2024 year. As president, Alivia’s mission statement includes, “My vision is to create a strong sense of community and unity within our cohort, speak for the class as a whole, while following the guidelines as stated in the PSGA constitution, as well as encouraging and comforting my peers on harder days.”
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Join the Carroll County Health Department for its Fall Health Fest October 20, 2023, 3-5 p.m. There will be free chili, hot dogs, and other snacks as well as games for the kids.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
ATWOOD (October 5) — Members of the West Carroll Special School District Board of Education moved through its monthly meeting by reaffirming its COVID policy and announcing the school now has two Student Resource Officers (SROs) in addition to the school’s Student Safety Officers.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 5) — Members of the community came together for a ribbon cutting at the new facility for Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics. The facility/group is part of the Fast Pace Urgent Care.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 6) — After failing to make a definitive decision on the de-annexation of Holland Farms, the petition is back on the McKenzie City Council’s agenda for Thursday night, October 12. In the September meeting, a motion was made to deny the petition but failed to achieve a second or another motion thus preventing a vote from being made on the matter.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (OCTOBER 4) — It was a fun day for students at McKenzie Elementary School as students were encouraged to walk to school on Wednesday, October 4 as an annual event.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
AHC-McKenzie sends a special thank you to the talented ladies from Macedonia FCE for treating the residents to amazing cakes.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Susan Dyer, a teacher at McKenzie High School in Carroll County, took part in the “Humanity of Leadership” program on Sept. 27 as part of the WestStar Leadership Program’s WestTeach Program. Participants in the WestTeach Program are K-12 teachers who are nominated by their principal who aspire to remain in the classroom but want to be a leader in their school and community.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The McKenzie Rotary Club recently welcomed its newest member, Brad Sam. Sam is the general manager of McKenzie Station Bar and Grill located at 5 Broadway in McKenzie. Pictured (L to R): Club Vice President Christy Williams, Director Armand Hebert, Club President Jason R. Martin and Brad Sam.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The McKenzie Rotary Club is preparing for its annual live auction, on November 11. Dr. Wayne Scott, Executive Vice President of Bethel University, presented Rotary President Jason R. Martin with two $2000 scholarships to be auctioned off. Bethel University has worked with the McKenzie Rotary Club for many years in supporting the auction.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Henry Volunteer Fire Department and McKenzie Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a report of a tree that had fallen on the leg of an 80-year-old male at the 25000 block of Hwy 22 on October 4.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 5) — During a special called-meeting Thursday evening, the City of McKenzie at the recommendation of Mayor Ryan Griffin, hired Beau Pemberton of Weakley County as the city’s attorney. Laura Keeton of Keeton Law Office in Huntingdon, who was at that point the city’s attorney, was released from the city’s service after the meeting. The Council voted unanimously to replace Keeton with Pemberton. Not present for the meeting were Vice Mayor Jessie Townes and Councilperson Josefina Batton.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
A 19-year-old girl was killed in a single car accident on Ben Smith Road near Melton Road, outside of McKenzie in Henry County.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
HUNTINGDON (October 3) — An inclusion park with playground equipment for those with physical limitations, is one step closer following the groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at the Sesquicentennial Park, across from the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
KAILUA-KONA, HI — An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe is preparing to descend on Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first-ever women’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. On Saturday, October 14, the race will see, in addition to the pros, more than 2,000 age-group women swim, bike, and run in this iconic and historic location, just a few weeks after their male counterparts raced in Nice, France.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
NASHVILLE (October 2) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Nevaeh Williamson was found safe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The TBI reported that on Monday evening, October 2.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 6) — McKenzie moved to 7-1 on the regular season and 4-0 in Region 6-1A play after an impressive Homecoming win Friday night. The Rebels hammered the Houston County Fighting Irish 56-7.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
JACKSON (October 6) — Friday night, Huntingdon traveled to Jackson Northside to battle Jackson Central-Merry (JCM) in a regional matchup. This was the first contest on the field between the two schools. The Mustangs dominated JCM with a final score of 41-6, the only Cougar points of the night coming after a fumble recovery late in the fourth quarter with a running clock. Each first-half possession for the Cougars resulted in a punt, turnover on downs, or fumble. The Mustangs took advantage of each opportunity and scored 34 unanswered points in the first half with five successful scoring drives.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
McKENZIE (October 7) — Two early mistakes by No. 6 Bethel would prove to be costly for the Wildcats as they fell behind 14-0 to No. 19 Georgetown Saturday afternoon and would eventually suffer their first loss of the season losing 52-24 before a stunned crowd at Wildcat Stadium.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Zesty Ziti 1 pound Italian Sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 onion, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, seeded, julienned 1 tablespoon oil 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 (16 oz.) package ziti pasta 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
MES Fall Festival Fundraiser McKenzie Elementary School PTO is hosting its annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 165 Brooks Avenue, McKenzie.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Andrew Jackson’s two terms as president, which spanned from 1829 to 1837, were marked by a series of pivotal events and policies that left a lasting imprint on American history. His tenure in office was not without controversy, as he navigated critical issues such as the Nullification Crisis, the Indian Removal Act, the Bank War, the Peggy Eaton Affair, the Spoils System, and the expansion of suffrage.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Jordan C. Nolan, 31, of McKenzie was cited for Theft of Merchandise under $1,000.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Driving on Suspended License — Jarquez Wilson, 23, of McKenzie, was arrested on September 28 for driving on a suspended license. Deputy Scott pulled over Wilson for speeding when he then learned his license was suspended.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Marc Allen Dudek, 49, of Atwood, to Katherine Louise Clausen, 52, of Atwood.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Drug Arrest — Randy Anderson, 40 Morris Street, McKenzie, was charged with four counts of possession following the execution of a search warrant of his residence.
