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Tuesday, March 12
KNOXVILLE — In a strategic alliance initiated in January 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, established themselves as principal partners in the creation of the Tennessee RiverLine – North America's next great regional trail system, spanning 1.2 million acres of interconnected river experiences – as an initiative of UT Extension. TVA has renewed its commitment, solidifying its dedication to the Tennessee RiverLine's transformative vision.
Tuesday, March 12
TENNESSEE — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 22.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.
Tuesday, March 12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) secured $5,000,000 for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to add more lanes to Highway 641 from Howard Road, in Henry County, to the Kentucky state line. Specifically, it will widen US-641 to four-lanes from Paris, Tennessee into Kentucky.
Tuesday, March 12
HENRY (March 10) — A Paris man was arrested on arson charges after two boats were set ablaze in the Henry area Sunday evening.
Tuesday, March 12
McKENZIE (March 7) — Jackelyn Padilla and Alyse Lowe of McKenzie High School are the recipients of Ray and Linda Morris Scholarship at Bethel University.
Tuesday, March 12
McKENZIE (March 8) — Bethel University Golf received a $5,000 donation from McKenzie Banking/Foundation Bank on Friday.
Tuesday, March 12
The Carroll County Humane Society held its annual BowWow at the Barn on Saturday, March 9 at the Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie.
Tuesday, March 12
$144 Million, that’s how much money could/will leave Tennessee public schools and flow into the pockets of private (for-profit) schools within the first year of the school voucher program, the money will “follow the student.” According to Governor Bill Lee’s proposal, the state will pay up to $7,000 annually per student that has the means and desire to attend a private school instead of the public school in their area.
Tuesday, March 12
HENRY — Waddell Clinic Primary Care and Aesthetics opens its new clinic in Henry on Friday, March 15.
Tuesday, March 12
McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its third annual Easter Egg Drop at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free of charge to hunt.
Tuesday, March 12
The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at 2470 Cedar Street, McKenzie.
Tuesday, March 12
ATWOOD (March 7) — New vans, a pickup truck, a metal detector to screen incoming visitors or students, and a new storage building were all approved for purchase during the March 7 meeting of the Board of Education of the West Carroll Special School District.
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ATWOOD (March 7) — West Carroll Special School District launched a new phone app and upgraded its website to better serve the stakeholder of the school system. Michelle Robinson, who headed the project, displayed the newly available phone app, that will provide a central point of communications for teachers, students and parents. Robinson said the app and upgraded website will consolidate communications for the school system.
Tuesday, March 12
McKENZIE (March 11) — The much-anticipated sidewalk development in downtown McKenzie began on Monday as construction crews begin to tear out sidewalks and replace them with sidewalks that meet American with Disabilities Act.
Tuesday, March 12
CARROLL COUNTY (March 11) — Super Tuesday has come and gone and the results are in for the Presidential Preference Primary of the 2024 election cycle. Last week, 2,522 Carroll Countians turned out to cast their ballots for the presidential candidate of their choice.
Tuesday, March 12
NASHVILLE — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced state school and district designations for the 2022-23 school year, including Reward schools, Exemplary districts, and In Need of Improvement districts. These designations are based on various performance indicators, including student achievement and growth.
Tuesday, March 12
HUNTINGDON —Mrs. Judy Baker, 80, of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Monday, March 4, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Tuesday, March 12
HUNTINGDON (March 7) — The Governor’s school voucher bill is moving in both houses and has a high probability of passage, said State Representative Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon). Martin was speaking at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Forum on Friday at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tuesday, March 12
HUNTINGDON (March 5) — On Tuesday, the Town of Huntingdon in conjunction with Carroll County Chamber of Commerce along with other officials announced a new industry, INTOCAST AG, will locate its first U.S. operations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, March 12
MURFREESBORO (March 8) — After posting 55 points in the quarterfinals, Greenfield’s offense did not fare as well in the semifinals. The Lady Yellowjackets (23-11) drew a good Moore County (27-8) team in the second round. While neither team scored many points, Greenfield bowed out of the Division I Class 1A tournament losing 38-28.
Tuesday, March 12
MURFREESBORO (March 6) — The Lady Yellowjackets of Greenfield (22-10) picked up a big win Thursday evening as they knocked the North Greene (26-10) Lady Huskies out of the TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament. Greenfield took an early lead in the opening minutes and never lost their momentum winning 55-49 in the quarterfinal round.
Tuesday, March 12
MURFREESBORO (March 7) — In the fourth 2A game of the day, the Loretto Lady Mustangs (27-3) faced the Westview Lady Chargers (22-5). Loretto and Westview kept the game close with nine lead changes. At game’s end, Westview lost 54-49 to Loretto who came in runner-up in the championship game against Gibson County.
Tuesday, March 12
MURFREESBORO (March 7) — After five months of competitive basketball, the Huntingdon Fillies season came to an end in the quarterfinal round of the TSSAA State Championship for Class 2A. The Huntingdon Fillies (23-5) played their hearts out losing 58-49 against a tough Gibson County Lady Pioneers (30-1) team.
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Over the weekend, Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro was the site of some amazing high school girls’ basketball action. Nine of the 32 teams competing for gold were from West Tennessee.
Tuesday, March 12
DUI — Johnny M. Burrow, Jr., 54, Jax Road, Atwood, was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Simple Possession, and possession of an Open Container on March 7.
Tuesday, March 12
Baseball - Carl Perkins Classic Monday, March 11, Baseball at Union City 4:30 p.m.; Baseball at Union City with Dresden, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12
HUNTINGDON (March 6) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 6.
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William Thomas Rhodes, 39, of Yuma to Jessica Lynn Emberton Emerson, 36, of Jackson.
Tuesday, March 12
Vandalism, Aggravated Assault — Ausie W. Welch, 50, address unavailable, was charged with Aggravated Assault and Vandalism by Officer Brad Allen following an incident at Hunter Ridge Apartments on March 5.
Tuesday, March 12
Domestic Disturbance — On March 3 at 11:04 p.m. deputies were dispatched to Johnson St. in Trezevant for a possible domestic disturbance. Upon arrival Deputy Sean Bongiovanni heard a female in distress as he approached the door. She was yelling,” Get away from me and help.”
Tuesday, March 12
Humane Society Events Kitnip Do you want cute toys and yummy treats for your kitty/kitties and to help CCHS at the same time? This is a monthly subscription box that can easily be canceled but our cats at the shelter love their Kitnip toys!
Tuesday, March 12
Peanut Butter Blooms 2 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 (1 pound) box confectioners sugar 3 cups crisp rice cereal, crushed 1 pound chocolate bark
Tuesday, March 12
As I sit in my hotel room in Murfreesboro this weekend, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on some things. A question asked earlier in the week was why are you, the McKenzie Banner, covering other schools in the state basketball tournament? My natural knee-jerk response was because it’s a business decision, but as I’ve had time to marinate on the question, that’s not the whole truth.
Tuesday, March 12
An often quoted phrase related to open government is one by Louis Brandeis, an attorney and associate justice on the Supreme Court whose work and writings spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Tuesday, March 12
Under the expanded multi-million dollar program, students that already attend private schools could receive $7,000 of tax-payer dollars towards their tuition. That only makes sense to the parents of private schooled students. It will do nothing but hurt public schools.
