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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
CARROLL COUNTY — For the second Friday in March, 2023, high winds took its toll for infrastructure and personal property in Carroll County.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Bethel University sophomore Gracelyn Eaves is one of 15 students from NAIA and NCCAA colleges across the country selected to participate in the Red Cross Leadership Program for 2023.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Macedonia Family and Community Education (FCE) Club held its March meeting at the Macedonia Community Center with six members present. President Martha Peters called the meeting to order and read the thought for the day by Charles Peacock. It reminded everyone that March is National Craft Month and to remember it is not just about the creativity, it is about the person you are becoming while you are creating. The creed was recited in unison and roll call was answered by the question ‘What do-it-yourself, art or craft project are you most proud of making?’
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Bethel University’s production of Disney’s Freaky Friday continues this weekend. On March 31, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 2 and 7 p.m., Bethel Renaissance will perform the musical about a mother and daughter who switch roles. School-aged students are invited to a mid-week performance. The production is in the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church building on Stonewall Street.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
McKENZIE — Members of the Carroll County Humane Society volunteered their services to wait tables for tips to benefit the animals under their care at the local animal shelter. The Society members work tirelessly to provide food, shelter, and health services to dogs and cats - some abandoned. They rely heavily on donations.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
McKENZIE (March 21) — John Tucker, CEO of Henry County Medical Center, was the speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on March 21. Tucker told club members of recent changes at the hospitals, its services, and challenges for rural hospitals.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Within his little boy’s vivid imagination, Drew Hayes often played in the big leagues. Playing baseball in the backyard with his father was a regular occurrence growing up. “We would pretend to be our favorite teams playing against an opponent at a critical point in the game,” Drew recalled. “Those times were magical to me and I’m sure created the love I have for baseball.”
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
CARROLL COUNTY — The 2023 Rabies Vaccination Clinics are Saturday, April 8 through Saturday, April 22 at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic and Tri-County Animal Clinic in McKenzie.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The annual American Cancer Society Bake Auction is next week on WHDM radio. Each year, the bake auction features local cooks and artisans who bake or make items for the radio auction to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is sponsoring the second annual Easter Egg Drop on Saturday, April 1 at McKenzie City Park, Como Street, McKenzie.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
HUNTINGDON (March 21) — The Town of Huntingdon Mayor and Council approved a new contract with Waste Management for collection and disposal of household solid waste during its March 21 meeting. The Board also were introduced to new employees of the Police Department and Fire Department.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
McKENZIE (MARCH 22) — The number of candidates for the director of McKenzie Special School District was narrowed to five from seven during the March 22 workshop meeting of the Board of Education. Seven candidates were individually interviewed in a brief 15- to 30-minute interview in front of the seven members of the Board.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
McKENZIE — A new mural is in development on the side of the Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
STANTON, Tenn. (March 24) — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Ford Motor Company marked significant progress on construction at the historic BlueOval City complex in West Tennessee.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Tuesday, March 28 McKenzie Baseball at Henry County 5 p.m. McKenzie Soccer vs. Union City 5 p.m. McKenzie Softball at Houston County 5 p.m. Huntingdon Tennis at Westview Huntingdon Softball at Union City 5 p.m. Huntingdon Soccer vs. McEwen 6 p.m. Gleason Softball vs. Greenfield 5 p.m. Gleason Baseball at West Carroll 5 p.m. McKenzie Middle Baseball vs. Bruceton 5 p.m. McKenzie Middle Boys Soccer at Martin 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Vandalism — On March 16, a resident reported someone ran off the highway near his property and drove through his fence. Estimated damage is $2,000. No suspects at this time, the last known time the fence was intact was around 5:30 p.m. on the same date.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Dale Kelley, our father, had a dream and a vision for a lake to be built in Carroll County, Tennessee. Dad’s dream was for the lake to generate pride for Carroll Countians through residential growth, economic development, and recreation.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
HUNTINGDON (March 22) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 22.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Failure to Appear — Benjamin C. Thomas, 49, Walnut Circle, McKenzie was arrested for Failure to Appear on March 23.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Ashlee M. and Janae C. Young to Milton Carlos Nascimento.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Microwave Caramel Corn 4 quarts popped corn 1 stick margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon soda
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 13.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 89.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.19 per gallon.
