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Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 12) — The City of McKenzie’s Park and Recreation Board met Wednesday to discuss building a soccer complex at Mulberry Park. Members of the McKenzie Soccer League were in attendance in hopes of encouraging the board to reconsider building the complex at Mulberry.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON (June 10) — The Carroll Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget but concerns were raised in regards to pay disparity in the mayor’s office versus that of deputy clerks.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE — Webb Alumni are celebrating a major milestone in the history of the former school for African-American students. On May 31, the school building was approved for the National Register of Historic Places.
Tuesday, June 18
TENNESSEE (June 17) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 13.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 13.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.73 per gallon.
Tuesday, June 18
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has received three prestigious national awards for its statewide beautification efforts. These efforts include programs for preventing litter, clearing illegally dumped waste tires, and promoting scenic roadways.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON — Get ready to tap your toes and enjoy the sweet sounds of bluegrass music at not one, but two Pickin’ Parties set to take over Huntingdon’s Court Square this summer! Mark your calendars for 6-8 p.m. on June 22 and July 20, 2024, as these evenings promise to be filled with lively tunes, good company, and unforgettable memories.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE — The recently formed McKenzie High School Alumni Association is planning its first alumni event to coincide with the annual MHS Homecoming in October.
Tuesday, June 18
(June 17) — West Tennessee Bone and Joint announces the introduction of same day and next-day appointments for orthopedic care at the Huntingdon and Paris clinic locations. This initiative aims to provide expedited access to specialized care for individuals needing prompt orthopedic treatment.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON — Baptist Medical Group announces Dr. David Hall has joined its team as a full-time provider in Carroll County. Dr. Hall is now seeing patients at Baptist Medical Group Carroll County General Surgery Clinic located at 641 R.B. Wilson Drive, Suite M in Huntingdon and is now taking referrals.
Tuesday, June 18
The McKenzie Rotary Club donated $2,000 to the Aird’s new foundation called Solid Ground. This foundation is in honor of the late Tom and Mary-Lou Aird who died in a car crash six years ago.
Tuesday, June 18
JACKSON (June 8) — The McKenzie Rotary Club was recognized at the annual Rotary District 6760 Conference.
Tuesday, June 18
The MHS Golf Team held its Par 3 Extravaganza golf tournament on a hot Saturday, June 15 at the Carroll Lake Golf Club, which serves as their course for home golf matches.
Tuesday, June 18
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) presented senior Ava Mae Warman, MHS Class of 2024, with a scholarship in the amount of $1000. This is the first year for the scholarship to be awarded.
Tuesday, June 18
Two Mountain Brook, Alabama teens are recovering after a brutal shark attack at Rosemary Beach in Walton County, Florida. The Birmingham area and communities beyond have been offering their support for the girls.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 15) — An albino male kangaroo, born at Southland Safari in Clarksburg, has a new name, “Rebel.” Southland Safari is owned by Chris and Tosha Gurley. The seven-month-old kangaroo was born as an albino, a rare occasion. It’s parents are both gray kangaroos.
Tuesday, June 18
GLEASON — Sherri Brawner, third grade teacher at Gleason Schools, is one of nine teachers in Tennessee vying for the distinction of Teacher of the Year. There are three finalist from each grand division of the state — West, Middle and East. Each now advances to the interview portion of competition in mid-June.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 14) —Daniel Capua is the new band director for the McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School band programs. Capua is a 2024 graduate of UT-Martin, where he was in the marching band and served as field commander. He is a graduate of Westview High School.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 11) — McKenzie Special School District Board of Education approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during its June 11 regular monthly meeting. The budget includes no tax increase to fund the nearly $15 million budget. The tax rate is $1.1844 per $100 in assessed value on real property.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON (June 12) — Carroll County News-Leader, based in Huntingdon is under the new ownership of Richardson Media Group, Inc. with principal owners, Daniel and Lena Richardson, of Camden.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON (June 17) — The Carroll County Election Commission has provided the list of candidates that will appear on the August 1 election ballot.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 15) — Children, newborn to age 15 participated in the Casting For a Cure fishing tournament at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, June 15.
Tuesday, June 18
HUNTINGDON (June 17) — Dozens of volunteers from all over Carroll County gathered at Carroll County Inclusion Park on Monday to help lay 17 pallets of sod (8,400 sq. ft.) in roughly 25 minutes around the perimeter of the playground to help reduce erosion.
Tuesday, June 18
TREZEVANT — The Town of Trezevant’s water rates will increase by 25 percent on July 1, following action of by the Mayor and Council in two different readings and a public hearing.
Tuesday, June 18
McKENZIE (June 13) —On Thursday, McKenzie City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting with a light agenda.
Tuesday, June 18
Coconut Coffee Cake 1 pkg Duncan Hines yellow cake mix 1 pkg coconut cream instant pudding mix 3 eggs, beat one at a time 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup warm water
Tuesday, June 18
McKenzie City Meetings The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. McKenzie Planning Commission meets fourth Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. City Court convenes each Monday, 4 p.m. Historic Zoning Committee meets second Wednesday, 4 p.m. Parks and Recreation Committee meets second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., February, May, August and November. Driving School is each Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18
Driving on Suspended License — Alvin U. Travis, 60, Magnolia Avenue, McKenzie, was charged with Driving on a Suspended License, Violation of Financial Responsibility and Expired Registration after a traffic stop on June 11.
Tuesday, June 18
Assault — Nathaniel Jackson, 18, was arrested on June 10 for assault and taken into custody to the Carroll County Jail after he turned himself in at the Huntingdon Police Department.
Tuesday, June 18
Elizabeth Claire Dimarco, 24, of Reagan, to Darren Wayne Jaxon Holbrook, 28, of McKenzie.
Tuesday, June 18
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 12.
Tuesday, June 18
Driving Under the Influence — Michael Dennis Slusher, 55, of Huntingdon, was arrested on June 8 when deputies were dispatched to a wreck on Highway 219.
Tuesday, June 18
To live life based on the expectations of others, is to live the life of a chameleon, constantly trying to read situations and become whatever they’re expected to be. The problem with the life of a chameleon is they never knows who they really are.
Tuesday, June 18
10 Years Ago — To celebrate Memorial Day, Easton Butler and Harlon Butler carried and placed flags on graves of Veterans at Liberty All.
Tuesday, June 18
Morris Frank was a blind man who helped start the first school that trained seeing eye dogs. His dog Buddy is considered to be the first seeing eye dog in America.
