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McKENZIE — The Webb Alumni Association, Inc. will celebrate the placement of Webb Public School in the National Register of Historic Places on Saturday, July 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the school at 938 Walnut Avenue West.
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PARIS — Henry County law enforcement officers took a suspect into custody after a 6.5-hour standoff and threats of harm to himself and others.
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McKENZIE (July 11) — After nearly four months of contention, Broadway in downtown McKenzie will remain a two-way street. During a pre-meeting workshop, the McKenzie City Council discussed a letter provided by the architectural firm TLM and Associates that stated Broadway is indeed wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic.
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McKENZIE (July 10) — On Wednesday, the McKenzie Parks and Recreation Board met to continue the discussion of constructing a soccer complex in the City of McKenzie. After some discussion, the Board along with members of the community have come together to move forward on plans to construct the complex at Mulberry Park.
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McKENZIE — A Dyer, Tennessee woman is believed to have drowned in the bathtub of the Relax Inn Motel, McKenzie, on July 10. According to a report filed by Darren Davis, officers responded to …
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Early voting in Tennessee began July 12 and will end July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. The actual election day is August 1 at the assigned precincts.
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It’s school time again. Most local students return in early August with the Carroll County Schools starting Tuesday, August 6 for one-half day. McKenzie Valve and Machining, located in the …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, traveled to Israel at the invitation of Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana to officially launch the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group in Jerusalem.
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Travis McLeese, a Bethel graduate and former director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, was the featured speaker at McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 9.
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MILAN, Tenn. — Weed control is an essential component of no-till agriculture, allowing row crop producers to eliminate unwanted plant pests that could impact yield. During the 33rd Milan No-Till Field Day on Thursday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan, agricultural experts from across the region will provide the latest research-based weed control solutions.
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Stolen Trailer — On July 6, Deputy Sunny Crews-Sherwood and Deputy Mark Boaz were dispatched to a home in Hollow Rock for theft of a 16-foot enclosed trailer. The owner of the trailer, Kevin Hilliard, stated he left the trailer at the house where they were working. Inside the trailer were many tools valued at $8,000. On July 8, Mr. Hilliard called dispatch advising that the Halfway Market has it on video going down Reynoldsburg Road across Hwy 641 to Rushing Road towards Big Sandy being pulled by a silver 4-door GMC truck. On July 9 the stolen property was recovered and returned to the owner.
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 50 recipients receiving funding through the …
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Victim Drowns in Motel Bathtub — A Dyer, Tennessee woman is believed to have drowned in the bathtub of the Relax Inn Motel, McKenzie, on July 10.
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CARROLL COUNTY — Three county schools are offering students both free breakfast and free lunches. Huntingdon, West Carroll, and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central are all offering free breakfast and lunch.
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ATWOOD (July 11) — The West Carroll Special School District will lease three school safety vehicles to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department for use at the three school campuses.
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Seven members, one guest, Thelma Rougeau, and our favorite agent, Lacy Yeley, met at Pennye and Mary Mays’s home for the July 11 meeting. The vice president, Pennye Mays, called the meeting to order. She read the 23rd Psalm for our devotion. We all read the Homemakers Club Pledge in unison. The minutes were read from the May meeting because the June meeting was canceled. The treasury report was given and approved.
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Frosted Peanut Drops 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed 1 cup butter 2 eggs 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup salted peanuts 1 cup quick oats, uncooked Beat together …
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10 Years Ago — Patrick Willis held his 2nd Annual Procamp. Willis gave Camden girl Lauren Richardson a handoff during the camp. * The last annual Vol State Road Race crossed Carroll County. Tim Scott of Newport News, Virginia, ran for Dry July, an organization that supports adults living with cancer. Ed Masuoka of Laurel, Maryland, ran for “just the heck of it.”
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NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at Lakeside Senior Community Living in McKenzie on Wednesday, July 10 with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order and …
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Webb School National Register Celebration The Webb Alumni Association is planning a celebration and ribbon cutting on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the school, located at 938 Walnut Street West, …
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John Adam Phillips to Jacob L. and Anna C. Click in District 16. Gwin Taylor to Winfred Ripley Johnson. No district listed. M Land Inc. to Anthony Swank in District 18. Anthony Swank to Rodd A. and …
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John Wayne Millsap, 64, of Blakely, Georgia to Kathy Lynn Corbin Fisk, 60, of Griffith, Ind. Cory Michael Mattison, 44, of Paris, to Paige Nicole Holmes, 26, of Paris. Jenny Lea Johnson Miller, 43, …
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Domestic Assault — David E. Myles, 49, of Huntingdon, was arrested on July 8 for Domestic Assault. Officer Brad Allen was dispatched to High Street for a domestic assault. Upon his arrival, he …
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NASHVILLE — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), …
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HUNTINGDON (July 10) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 10. Two defendants were bound over to the Carroll County Grand Jury of the Circuit Court. …
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Growing up, I was mesmerized by every single movie that starred John Wayne. The characters he portrayed were strong, morally conscious men who fought for what’s right, even if they stood alone. They defended the defenseless and were usually fiercely patriotic. Even though I knew nothing about his private life, I wanted to be like John Wayne.
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McKENZIE (July 11-13) — Participants in the Last Annual Vol State Road Race made their way through downtown McKenzie last week. Despite the “last” in the name, the grueling event is held each year, with runners beginning a 500k (314 mile) journey from Dorena Landing, Missouri to Castle Rock, Georgia on Thursday morning. They have ten days to complete the course.
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One of McKenzie’s newest businesses celebrated a big win on Saturday, July 6 at a nearby food competition. Dem Cookiez owner and baker Lacey Prater won Second Place and a $500 prize in the Chesoli’s Race for Taste Competition in downtown Huntingdon. Her green watermelon cookie with pink icing and chocolate chip “seeds” delighted the judges’ eyes and taste buds.
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McKENZIE (July 15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel football team resumed practice last week following the summer dead period with the season fast approaching. The team traveled for a pair of 7-on-7’s to conclude the week and held one final 7-on-7 Monday evening.
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Bethel University received a safety grant from the State of Tennessee and the Office of Criminal Justice Programs tin the amount of approximately $306,000. The grant is part of a state-wide program …
