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December 30, 2024
• Eating 12 grapes in Spain: In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Each grape represents a month of the coming year, and eating them all before the clock strikes 12 is said to bring good luck. This tradition dates back to the late 19th century when a bumper grape harvest led to the idea of eating a grape for each chime of the clock.
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 19) — It was a very merry Christmas for the animals at the Carroll County Humane Society at Thursday’s open house event thanks to the tireless work of the staff and the generosity of the community.
December 30, 2024
ATWOOD — A group of West Carroll High School students recently achieved industry-recognized food safety certifications, demonstrating their commitment to culinary excellence and career readiness.
December 30, 2024
GLEASON (December 20) — Gleason High School hosted Bradford Friday for a pair of down-to-the-wire basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs went back-and-forth until the final minutes, pulling ahead for a 45-37 win. The Red Devils led most of the game but had to hold off a vigorous Gleason rally in the fourth to claim a 44-41 victory.
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 20) — McKenzie Middle School wrapped the fall semester Friday with its annual Christmas program.
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 19) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie heard about the devastation and hardships experienced in Waverly, Tennessee following the flash flood that occurred on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
December 30, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education recently released the academic progress for Tennessee’s public schools for the previous academic year.
December 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 16) — Players, coaches, cheerleaders, families and other supporters gathered at Huntingdon Church of Christ Monday to celebrate another phenomenal football season by the Huntingdon High School Mustangs.
December 30, 2024
The Carroll County Commission will adjust its meeting schedule for January. With the anticipated hiring of a new chief for the county-wide rural fire department, Mayor Joseph Butler requested the County Legislative Body meet a week later in January.
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — McKenzie High School senior and three-sport standout Tate Surber will play football for the University of Tennessee at Martin. The reigning Class 1A Mr. Football made his decision official Tuesday with a signing ceremony in the MHS Theater.
December 30, 2024
Shoplifting — According to a report made by Officer Jonathan McDowell on December 22, he responded to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifting complaint.
December 30, 2024
Jimmy Carter promised a government “as competent, as compassionate, as good” as the American people. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and increasing world crises, he found it difficult to meet Americans’ high expectations.
December 30, 2024
The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets January 9 at 6 p.m. The following items are on the agenda: Discussion/approval of a free library sponsored by United Way; the approval of LaDonna Herrin and Jennifer Travis to Historic Preservation Commission; discussion/approval of Mulberry Park plans; and the election of vice mayor.
December 30, 2024
McKenzie and Parker’s Crossroads each has newly added charging stations for electric vehicles.
December 30, 2024
Greeting, When I say we were blessed the month of December I mean it. We had so many people donate their time, talents and gifts. I’m almost scared to mention them all in fear I will forget someone. If so, please charge it to my head and not my heart because we truly appreciated every gesture.
December 30, 2024
TREZEVANT — Silicon Ranch is constructing its 6.5 megawatt solar array in Trezevant. The project was started in September and should be operational by May, 2025, assuming all necessary equipment arrives to complete the construction.
December 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 21) — Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett celebrated the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” along with spirited standards like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Marshmallow World,” and “Winter Wonderland” at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening.
December 30, 2024
Carroll Art’s Trivia Bowl Carroll Arts’ annual Trivia Bowl is Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, located at 16835 Highland Drive.
December 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) recently introduced H.R. 10494, the Grown in America Act of 2024, in the House of Representatives with original cosponsors Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), Mike Carey (R-OH), and Mark Alford (R-MO). This bipartisan legislation will create a federal tax credit to help businesses shift away from foreign markets and purchase more agricultural commodities here in the U.S.
December 30, 2024
Michael Patrick and Zona Gayle Williams to John R. and Beth Ann Warren in District 11.
