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Tuesday, February 20
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of the Senate’s hearing with Big Tech CEOs, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, announced growing U.S. Senate support for the bill, with 62 senators now cosponsoring the legislation. Following conversations with stakeholders and colleagues, Blackburn and Blumenthal also announced new bill supporters and several changes that have been made to strengthen the legislation and ensure it becomes law.
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE — Bethel University students will soon head to Spring Break, leaving some students to remain on campus, unable to travel home.
Tuesday, February 20
TENNESSEE (February 19) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have rose 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 20
Autumn Mingle, a Gleason senior playing for the Lady Bulldogs, scored her 1,000th point in high school on February 5 against Dresden.
Tuesday, February 20
The Inglenook Book Club held its February 14 meeting at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack was absent, and Vice President Shirley Martin called the meeting to order. She thanked the hostesses Victoria Ard and Carolyn Potts for the beautifully decorated and delicious homemade heart-shaped cakes made by Victoria, along with fresh grapes, medley mix, and assorted beverages.
Tuesday, February 20
There were nine members present for the February meeting in the home of Mary and Penny Mays. The hostess was Gail Eubanks, our president, who called the meeting to order with the reading of the Club Pledge in unison.
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE (February 19) — Bethel University announces that two students and one faculty member will be representing the university in the upcoming National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSSC) in Atlanta. The in-person championships are February 25-27, 2024, at the State Farm Arena, hosted by the Atlanta Hawks.
Tuesday, February 20
MURRAY, Ky. — Progress toward a new School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University continues to be made, as House Bill 400 was passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives on Feb. 15 after advancing from the House Agriculture Committee on Feb. 7.
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE (February 6) — Bob Jackson, president of Murray State University, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on February 6. Dr. Jackson spoke about the school’s efforts to start a veterinary school of medicine at the Murray, Kentucky-based university.
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE (January 30) — McKenzie Fire Department is now serving as medical first responders.
Tuesday, February 20
Broken Beyond Repair: A Conversation About the Death Penalty with Reverend Stacy Rector is Thursday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by First Christian Church, the event is in the church fellowship hall, 101 S. Poplar Street in Paris. Rev. Rector also will speak the following Sunday morning at the church’s 11 a.m. service.
Tuesday, February 20
DRESDEN (February 14) — Dresden High School administrators received a report on Wednesday regarding a potential threat that led to the launch of an investigation by both the school and local law enforcement over the course of the week.
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE (February 15) — The industrial development boards of McKenzie and Huntingdon participated in a training session conducted at the RailYard in downtown McKenzie.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 12) — Members of the Carroll County Law Enforcement Committee and Rural Fire Committee held a joint session to discuss emergency services in the county.
Tuesday, February 20
TREZEVANT (February 13) — The Town of Trezevant has a new amphitheater, new playground and soon a newly named park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled April 14 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the city’s accomplishments.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 12) — Members of the Carroll County Law Enforcement Committee and Rural Fire Committee held a joint session to discuss emergency services in the county.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 17) — The first four days of voting in the Presidential Preference Primary netted 184 voters, consisting of 144 Republicans, 40 Democrats in the two primaries.
Tuesday, February 20
HOUSTON COUNTY (February 16) — The Lady Rebels struggled in the first quarter while McEwen came out ready with a game plan. They double-teamed Savannah Davis on defense and out-scored McKenzie 15-2 by the end of the first quarter.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 16) — On Friday night, the Huntingdon Fillies hosted Stewart County for the District 12-AA tournament championship game.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 17) — Saturday night the Huntingdon Mustangs hosted the Camden Lions for the district tournament championship game.
Tuesday, February 20
Easy Fried Rice 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 4 cups cooked rice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 envelope Lipton recipe Secret onion mushroom soup mix 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, partially thawed 2 eggs slightly beaten
Tuesday, February 20
McKENZIE (February 12, 13) — Lady Rebels started the playoffs with a bang. McKenzie dominated Bruceton with a final score of 73-31. The win sent them to their fourth consecutive district championship.
Tuesday, February 20
The West Tenn. Sarcoidosis Support Group is hosting a health informational. The meeting is at Reedy Creek Baptist Church, 150 Adams St., McLemoresville, on February 24 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chris Blount, PA-C, MS, & PAS, will lead a meeting educating attendees on a health topic. We invite you to come join us.
Tuesday, February 20
Suspended License — On Feb. 10 at approximately 9:35 p.m., Deputy Jeremy Smith observed a vehicle with a inoperable brake light.
Tuesday, February 20
• Joseph Dylan Campbell, 27, of Atwood to Brittany Nicole Mason, 27, of Atwood.
Tuesday, February 20
HUNTINGDON (February 14) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on February 14.
Tuesday, February 20
Amidst the vibrant lights and pulsating energy of Las Vegas, a select group of driven and passionate Bethel University sports management students seized the spotlight at one of the world’s most highly anticipated and celebrated sporting spectacles: Super Bowl LVIII. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the renowned entertainment capital, these dedicated students embarked on a journey to showcase their talents and expertise in the dynamic field of sports management amidst the grandeur of this iconic event.
Tuesday, February 20
I’m teaching a class at Gulf Coast State entitled, “Will You Know Where You Are When You Get Where You’re Going.” I did not think up that moniker. I “borrowed” it from a guy taller, smarter, and funnier than I am. He explained his version to a laughing “Grand Ole Opry” crowd.
Tuesday, February 20
My brothers and sisters in the Middle East are suffering. Therefore, I am advocating for the following six actions.
Tuesday, February 20
Speeding, Driving on Suspended — Kevon Marcellus Keaton, 23, Ward Road, Millington, was charged with Speeding and Driving on a Suspended License on February 16.
Tuesday, February 20
Shoplifting — Two women were arrested for shoplifting at Walmart on Feb. 8 by Lt. Angie Barker.
