It Didn’t Make Me Sound Like Me
June 17, 2025
I’m always looking for ways to enhance my storytelling.
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Calendar 6-17-25
June 17, 2025
Southern Fried Funnies Auditions Attention Carroll Arts members and anyone else who would like to try out for the Funnies: Auditions for this year’s Southern Fried Funnies will be at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Family Life Center in McKenzie.
Marriage Licenses
June 17, 2025
Robert Thomas French, 55, of McKenzie, to Elizabeth Audene Marsh, 41, of McKenzie.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
June 17, 2025
Driving on Suspended license — On June 7, Investigator Dennis Adkins conducted a traffic stop on a black Saturn SUV.
McKenzie Police Reports
June 17, 2025
Burglary, Aggravated Criminal Trespassing, Theft — On June 15, a call was placed to dispatch that a trespasser was on a property located on North Stonewall.
Carroll County General Sessions Court
June 17, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 11) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, June 11.
Recipes 6-17-25
June 17, 2025
Chicken A La Can 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can water 2 cans diced chicken 1 can instant rice
McKenzie Council Proposes 32 Percent Tax Increase
June 17, 2025
McKENZIE (June 12) — After nearly two decades without any property tax increases, McKenzie is proposing a 32 percent tax hike to fund an estimated $5.5 million budget. A called meeting and public hearing are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24. At 5 p.m. is a public hearing for exceeding the certified tax rate. At 5:30 p.m. is a public hearing of the budget for the fiscal year of 2025-2026. At 6 p.m. is a special called meeting for the second reading of Ordinance 571, changing regulations governing food trucks.
Property Transfers
June 17, 2025
John A. and Jessica R. Sedgwick to Andrew L. and Cicilia P. Buchanan in District 4.
U.S. 79 Highway Near Trezevant Will Divert Traffic Effective Monday, June 16
June 17, 2025
WEATHER DELAY: Due to rain the below changes are scheduled to take place tomorrow, June 18, 2025. Please be on the lookout for changes in the roadway over the next few days and weeks. Safe travels! TREZEVANT — Monday, June 16, 2025: Automobile traffic will be shifted to the new alignment from near Cutlip Lane to the Connector Road leading into Trezevant, speed limit reduced to 35 MPH, along US 79/State Route 76.
Editorial: I Disappeared for a Week
June 17, 2025
I disappeared for a week… well, actually six days. Left town, didn’t check my email, didn’t check Facebook, didn’t watch the news, drove nine hours with two little ones and a husband in tow to put our feet in the sand and leave our worries in Tennessee. We went to Gulf Shores, AL.
Robert (Bert) Dilday III
June 13, 2025
HUNTINGDON — Robert (Bert) Dilday III, 69, on Wednesday, June 11, in Phoenix, Arizona. A native son of Huntingdon, Tenn.,, the Dilday family owned and operated Dilday Funeral Home …
The Inglenook Book Club News
June 13, 2025
McKENZIE (June 11, 2025) — The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at the Lakeside Senior Living Community, with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to …
Rita Joyce Rowland,
June 13, 2025
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Rita Joyce Rowland, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Saturday, June 14, 2025 …
West Tennessee Construction June 11-18, 2025
June 12, 2025
Tennessee Department of Transportation Constructin June 11-28, 2025 There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repair s …
Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2025 Term Local Students on University of Alabama Dean's List
June 12, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (June 11, 2025)-- A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 …
Local students among 5,986 undergrad scholars on MTSU's spring 2025 dean's list
June 12, 2025
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (06/11/2025)-- Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for this distinction, …
David Gerard Miller
June 12, 2025
David Gerard Miller, age 89, of McKenzie, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence. McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Mr. Miller are Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie …
Carolyn Sue Townsend
June 12, 2025
McKENZIE - Ms. Carolyn Sue Townsend, age 73, of McKenzie, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence. Ms. Townsend's graveside service is at Fairview Cemetery on Thursday, June …
Huntingdon Schools Install Three New Digital Signs
June 11, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 7)—Huntingdon Special School District installed digital signs at each of the three schools to spotlight students, highlight upcoming events, and promote community …
