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Tuesday, August 27
McKENZIE — The Bethel University Women’ s Cross Country team will have some big shoes to fill after graduating the most decorated runner in school history in Andrea De La Rosa.
Tuesday, August 27
McKENZIE — The Bethel University Men’s Cross-Country team will bring back tons of experience and a team that had a very successful 2023 campaign.
Tuesday, August 27
McKENZIE — 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, August 27
COLUMBIA, Ky. — The No. 22 Bethel Wildcats won their third straight with a 4-0 win over
Tuesday, August 27
HUNTINGDON (August 21) — Volunteer ushers were feted to a luncheon and an awards ceremony during the annual Usher’s Award Luncheon held in the ballroom of The Dixie in downtown Huntingdon.
Tuesday, August 27
Dynamix Physical Therapy of McKenzie opened in 2017. Will Record is the clinical director of the McKenzie facility, located on 103 Main Street, South, in the old Fred’s store. Record is a native of Dyer and now resides in Jackson with his wife, Mallory and daughter, Mary Lee.
Tuesday, August 27
NASHVILLE — In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
Tuesday, August 27
WASHINGTON — After a report of a massive data breach and the release of a billion various data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, the Social Security administration reminds you about the importance of protecting your personal information. Someone illegally using your Social Security number (SSN) and possibly assuming your identity can cause many problems.
Tuesday, August 27
Walmart is recalling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tuesday, August 27
GLEASON — The annual Gleason Gazelle’s Tater Town Special is this week with daily events.
Tuesday, August 27
McKENZIE — Webb School Alumni Association is hosting its 54th annual Homecoming over the Labor Day weekend.
Tuesday, August 27
McKenzie Special School District Board of Education convenes Tuesday, September 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office, Bell Avenue, McKenzie.
Tuesday, August 27
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Since a fire destroyed the Hico Fire Department in July 2023, the Carroll County Rural Fire Department has been forced to answer numerous questions about property insurance and ownership of stations.
Tuesday, August 27
STANTON, Tenn. — Production of Blue Oval City’s highly anticipated all-electric vehicle is delayed from the original plan of 2025 to a new date in 2027.
Tuesday, August 27
KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development, according to a release shared by the TVA on Thursday.
Tuesday, August 27
The National Weather Service predicts very hot days as the temperatures reach the upper 90s and even 100 on Thursday.
Tuesday, August 27
NASHVILLE (August 26) — The Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI), alongside more than 1,700 foster families and children, state and community leaders, foster care providers and faith-based advocates, held a celebration at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for Every Child TN, a statewide initiative to mobilize all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care.
Tuesday, August 27
TENNESSEE (AUGUST 26) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.89/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 15.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 49.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 3.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.67 per gallon, a multi-year low.
Tuesday, August 27
NASHVILLE — Soldiers, Airmen, and friends of the Tennessee Military Department gathered at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters on August 16 to celebrate and honor the Tennessee National Guard’s 250th birthday.
Tuesday, August 27
NASHVILLE (August 23) — The application period for both the 2024-25 Sandhill Crane quota hunt and the 2024-25 Bobwhite Quail quota hunt will be held Sept. 4-25.
Tuesday, August 27
McKENZIE — The 2023 Bethel University Volleyball squad finished 11-16 overall and 4-8 in the Mid-South Conference.
Tuesday, August 27
Not much seems to have changed with West Carroll football from last season. Yes, there is a new head coach in Adam Dowland, and yes, Ben Pruitt has stepped into the starting quarterback role.
Tuesday, August 27
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The Bethel Lady Wildcats hit the road for the second time this season traveling to John Brown University Saturday.
Tuesday, August 27
Paige Danielle Lowry, 29, of Bruceton, to Austin Blake Iverson, 30, of Bruceton.
Tuesday, August 27
Charles Robert and Gwendolyn Renfroe Cannon to Derek Charles Cannon in District 16. Rosie Betancourt Rivero to Dabney L. Long in District 6.
Tuesday, August 27
HUNTINGDON (August 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 21.
Tuesday, August 27
Drug/Narcotic Violation — According to a report made by Deputy Chance Townes on August 17, he attempted to stop a 2017 Dodge Ram that was speeding.
Tuesday, August 27
DUI — Hunter Wayne Uselton, 23, Hamilton Street, McKenzie was charged with DUI-First Offense, Vandalism, and Leaving the Scene of An Accident on August 24.
Tuesday, August 27
The wind blew hard northwest by west; it had commenced to snow: A small Salvation Army Band played carols, sweet and low.
Tuesday, August 27
Walking down the dusty road, Cleopas and his friend had little to say to each other. Their collective heartache and disappointment weighed down their normally busy tongues. For the past seven miles fewer than seven words had passed between them.
Tuesday, August 27
Frothy Orange Drink 1 -6oz. can Frozen Orange juice concentrate 1 cup water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar
Tuesday, August 27
McKenzie High School Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting McKenzie High School’s annual Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting is Thursday, September 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the MHS Library. All parents and guardians of MHS students are invited to attend.
Monday, August 26
McKENZIE (August 21) - The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at Blame It On My Roots Hair Studio at 16195 Highland Drive. Owner and cosmetologist Kaytlyn McMullin …
Monday, August 26
The Gleason "Yard of the Month " for August goes to Kitty Wray Oliver at 101 Vincent Street. The home was built in 1960 by Kitty's parents, Bob and Katherine Wray, when Bob was Gleason postmaster. …
Monday, August 26
MILAN (August 20) - The McKenzie High School cross country teams competed Tuesday in the Milan Invitational.
Monday, August 26
McKENZIE (August 23) - Justin Hargrove of Camden visited Peppers Ford Friday and left in style thanks to the recognition of his hard work and contributions to farming by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Ford Motor Company.
Monday, August 26
HUNTINGDON (August 23) - Sometimes, you can believe the hype. A breathtakingly massive audience gathered at Paul Ward Stadium Friday to see the highly-anticipated season opener between the Mustangs and the visiting McKenzie Rebels, and the teams put on a show worthy of the storied rivalry. Huntingdon seemed to be in control with two early touchdowns, but McKenzie tied the game at 14-14 before halftime. After trading TDs in the third quarter, the Rebels took their first lead, 24-21, with a field goal to start a wild fourth quarter. Four more touchdowns meant four lead changes, and the Rebels took a final lead with just 22 seconds on the clock for a 38-35 victory.
