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Tuesday, July 9
ATLANTA, Grassroots Newswire (July 3) — Two area career and technical student won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres.
Tuesday, July 9
TENNESSEE (July 8) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 14.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel hincreased 3.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.81 per gallon.
Tuesday, July 9
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2024 Adult Leadership Carroll County class. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.
Tuesday, July 9
ROSWELL, New Mexico (July 7) — Did you hear about the UFO vehicle traveling from Indiana to Roswell, New Mexico for the annual UFO Festival? The driver was pulled over in three states, but ultimately made it in time to be spotted in the AlienFest Light Parade in Roswell on Saturday night, July 6. Law enforcement in Missouri, Oklahoma and New Mexico all got photos with the craft and occupants.
Tuesday, July 9
West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday, July 9
The Huntingdon Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9
McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m. in the Council Room of McKenzie City Hall, 2470 Cedar Street. A public hearing regarding the direction of Broadway Street will be at 5 p.m., before the regular meeting starts. The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday, July 9
COTTAGE GROVE, Tenn. (July 4) — Tennessee’s smallest incorporated city always puts on a festival on July 4 in celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain.
Tuesday, July 9
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — The town of McLemoresville celebrated the fourth of July in traditional style with a parade, cake walk, music, famous burgers by McLemoresville Fire Department, music, and fireworks.
Tuesday, July 9
McKENZIE (July 4) — Thousands enjoyed the fireworks show at McKenzie City Park on July 4. The traditional show attracts spectators from throughout the region as they observe from inside the park, nearby Bethel University, State Route 22, from the adjacent residential subdivision.
Tuesday, July 9
Early voting in Tennessee begins July 12 and ends July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. While the political landscape has been quiet for the August election, it’s the November presidential election generating the most discussion.
Tuesday, July 9
McKENZIE (July 9) — This week the McKenzie City Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday regarding the directional change of Broadway Street to a one-way street and in its regular meeting of mayor and council will hear the second of two readings to convert the street to one-way; there are some new developments in this issue.
Tuesday, July 9
John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman.
Tuesday, July 9
McKENZIE (July 6) — A husband and wife died after their Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on State Route 124 on July 6 around 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9
HUNTINGDON (July 6) — The town of blue and gold was a town of orange and white as Huntingdon and many surrounding towns celebrated Hunter Ensley and the national college baseball champions, UT Vols.
Tuesday, July 9
McKENZIE (July 9) — A McKenzie business owner is fighting for his right to continue operating his business downtown after the City of McKenzie condemned his building while he was recovering at home from an aggravated assault and robbery that happened in November 2023.
Tuesday, July 9
Million Dollar Pie 1 (12 oz.) Cool whip 4 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh 1/2 cup pecans 1 can Eagle Brand milk 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup angel flake coconut 2 graham cracker crusts
Tuesday, July 9
10 Years Ago — Johnny Mercer became the new McKenzie Street Department Supervisor. Johnny has worked with the City of McKenzie since 2007.
Tuesday, July 9
DUI, Driving on Revoked Driver License — Kennon R. Johnson, 67, of Huntingdon, was arrested and charged with DUI first offense, Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License, and Violation of Implied Consent Law on 6/22/24. Officer Justen Roberts observed a black Tahoe turn left onto Paris Street from Clark Street. By turning left onto Paris Street, the vehicle was driving the wrong way down a one-way road, so Officer Roberts initiated a traffic stop. The defendant immediately exited his vehicle and attempted to approach the officers. Roberts informed Johnson to wait by his vehicle. A check with dispatch confirmed that Johnson didn’t have a driver’s license. When Officer Roberts approached the vehicle, he could smell the odor of alcohol coming from his person and located inside the vehicle was an unopened can of Michelob Ultra and cup containing tequila in the center console cup holder. Johnson failed the field sobriety test and refused to provide a blood sample. He was then taken to Carroll County Jail.
Tuesday, July 9
HUNTINGDON (July 3) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 3.
Tuesday, July 9
Aggravated Burglary — Alvin Travis, 60, Magnolia Avenue, was charged with Aggravated Burglary and Vandalism on July 3.
Tuesday, July 9
Georgia Leigh Ann Brooks, 18, of Huntingdon, to Stephen Edward Rose, 21, of Huntingdon.
Tuesday, July 9
DUI — Rakan Bahnam Nazi, 24, of Camden, was charged with driving under the influence on 6/30/24.
Tuesday, July 9
Something I’ve been working on lately is different ways to interact with readers. I have a few ideas that I’ve been mulling over and this is one of them, sharing music with you.
Tuesday, July 9
Back to School Events Back to School Bash at Long Heights Baptist Church - McKenzie on August 4 from 5-7 p.m. featuring water slides and food trucks! Long Heights Baptist Church is located at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie, TN 38201.
