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Tuesday, June 4
TENNESSEE (June 3, 2024) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, June 4
CLARKSVILLE (May 29, 2024) — Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students on the Dean’s List for academic achievement during Spring 2024.
Tuesday, June 4
The Carroll County Commission meets June 11 to discussion and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. This budget consists of three resolutions; 6-06-2024 making appropriations to non-profit organizations, 6-07-2024 fixing the tax levy, and 6-08-2024 making appropriations to the various funds, departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of Carroll County.
Tuesday, June 4
The West Carroll School Board meets Thursday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the West Carroll Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria.
Tuesday, June 4
NASHVILLE (May 29, 2024) — At its June 13 quarterly meeting, the Tennessee Board of Regents will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases totaling 4.88 percent at the state’s technical colleges and from 4.58 to 5.37 percent (an average of 5.2 percent) at the community colleges, under recommendations approved today by the board’s Finance and Business Operations Committee.
Tuesday, June 4
Calling all youngsters who want to catch fish and win prizes at the same time!
Tuesday, June 4
The Carroll County Inclusion Park is looking for photos of you or your child with their certified service animal.
Tuesday, June 4
The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association (TSCA) named Huntingdon’s Natalie Kreuziger and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central’s Addison Hampton as Miss Softball for their prospective class.
Tuesday, June 4
Please join us in celebrating 70 years of love and marriage of Fred and Jean Morris.
Tuesday, June 4
The Bethel Athletic Department and the University take great pride in the Athletic Hall of Fame. Each fall during Homecoming week, the University honors individuals who have excelled as athletes, team members, coaches and staff or contributors.
Tuesday, June 4
New Orleans, La. (May 31) — When GoAbroad presented its annual awards recognizing innovation in international education on May 31 in New Orleans, LA, Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) claimed the award for Innovation in Philanthropy.
Tuesday, June 4
The Gleason Yard of the Month for May goes to Ms. Pam Belew at 105 Briar Cove. The home was built in 2000 and has been beautifully maintained ever since. Ms. Belew gives great attention to every lawn and landscaping detail on the property.
Tuesday, June 4
MARTIN (May 29) — Aubrey Abbott and Jacob Sullivan, both of Huntingdon, received awards from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication during a ceremony April 11.
Tuesday, June 4
PARIS (May 29) — After completing two summer internships as a land survey intern, L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) is proud to announce that Nikolas Heath has returned as a full-time survey technician. Heath’s journey with LIS began in the summer of 2022 when he was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM).
Tuesday, June 4
PARIS (May 28) — At a lengthy session of the Henry County Commission, commissioners heard good news and bad news.
Tuesday, June 4
E.W. James & Sons, Inc., a family-owned business since its founding in 1934 by E.W. James, proudly announces its 90th anniversary celebration. This milestone marks a remarkable journey that began with E.W. James purchasing his first store from his brother-in-law for $5,000 in Hickman, KY. Today, E.W. James & Sons continues to thrive with 11 locations across northwest Tennessee, staying true to its roots and values.
Tuesday, June 4
The McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office on Bell Ave.
Tuesday, June 4
McKENZIE (June 3) — As the fiscal year comes to a close, the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced its new slate of officers along with incoming members to its board of directors.
Tuesday, June 4
HUNTINGDON (May 30) — The Carroll County Complex is undergoing much needed renovations. Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, the Carroll County Commission pledged $500,000 for maintenance, repair and improvements.
Tuesday, June 4
HUNTINGDON (May 30) — The Carroll County Budget Committee met to discuss upcoming financial issues before the end of the fiscal year. Members were updated on the payoff amount for a loan by the Highway Department. That amount is set at $206,688.82, the Committee already allocated $209,000 in the upcoming fiscal year budget. This amounts to a savings of $25 a day for Carroll County.
Tuesday, June 4
Effective July 1, residents of Gleason will face a 33% water rate increase. The increase comes at the recommendation of the Tennessee Comptroller’s office. Following a rate study, the City of Gleason was faced with the inevitable decision to increase the rate.
Tuesday, June 4
HUNTINGDON (May 28) — The Town Council of Huntingdon met Tuesday to go over numerous items on the agenda. First and foremost the approval of Ordinance 628 to adopt and approve the General Fund, Drug Fund, Solid Waste Collection fund, DCPA Special Projects Fund, and Utility Fund Budgets of the Town of Huntingdon, Tennessee, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Tuesday, June 4
McKENZIE (May 28) — McKenzie Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s Officers were on scene in front of Servall in McKenzie on Tuesday as a two-county high speed chase between Gibson and Carroll Counties rolled to a halt in front of the business located on Highland Drive/TN-Highway 79.
Tuesday, June 4
McKENZIE (May 29) — Starting July 1, 2024, RaeKar, a Tennessee-based and family-owned waste services company, will begin trash-collection services for the City of McKenzie.
Tuesday, June 4
CARROLL COUNTY (June 3, 2024) — A Hollow Rock woman and her live-in boyfriend were arrested Monday morning following an investigation by TBI special agents and Carroll County investigators into the death of a 14-month-old child.
Tuesday, June 4
PARIS (May 31) — It was another lengthy and stressful night for the Henry County Commission Thursday evening which saw the commission overwhelmingly approve the sale of the Henry County Healthcare Center nursing home, with two commissioners voting no and a third abstaining.
Tuesday, June 4
I’m telling you, I am trying with all my might to get out of the writing business, but things just keep popping up that need to be said. And I will admit, this one is my own fault. For reading the New York Times!
Tuesday, June 4
Pineapple Cheese Ball 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 green pepper, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped Chopped pecans
Tuesday, June 4
A few months ago, Brenda and I decided to take a break from camping at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and drive into Spring Hill, eat at a restaurant, and go see the latest Indiana Jones movie.
Tuesday, June 4
10 Years Ago — Lori’s Hair Solutions celebrated its reopening with a ribbon cutting. The owner, Lori McDade, hosted friends and community leaders, including Mayor Jill Holland, at her shop.
Tuesday, June 4
Salute Our Vets 5K The American Legion Post 47 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 of Huntingdon are co-hosting the Second Annual Salute Our Vets 5K on Saturday, June 22 at 7 a.m. at the east side of the Carroll County Courthouse in Huntingdon.
Tuesday, June 4
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, May 29
Tuesday, June 4
Criminal Trespass — Maurice Lawrence, 31, was arrested on May 15, 2024, for trespassing at Huck’s Convenience Store in Huntingdon. Lawrence stated that he wanted to go to jail and came to Huck’s because he had nothing else to do. Reported by Officer Justen Roberts.
Tuesday, June 4
Jonathan David Farmer, 37, of Bruceton, to Sarah Marie Medley Way, 40, of Maury City.
Tuesday, June 4
Evading Arrest — Jeremy Vinyard, 35, of Atwood, was served a warrant for arrest. As deputies were pulling into the driveway to arrest Vinyard, two men were working on a vehicle and one of them, Vinyard, ran into the house. Vinyard then exited the house where deputies lost sight of him in the woods. A charge evading arrest was added.
Tuesday, June 4
Resisting Arrest — On May 28 at approximately 1:12 p.m., arresting officer Lt. Justin Brister responded to TN Highway 79 to the southern city limits of McKenzie in regards to a black Hyundai Santa Fe SUV that had evaded Gibson County Sheriff’s Office last seen on Highway 79 driving towards McKenzie.
