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July 9, 2024
Early voting in Tennessee begins July 12 and ends July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. While the political landscape has been quiet for the August election, it’s the November presidential election generating the most discussion.
July 9, 2024
John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman.
July 9, 2024
10 Years Ago — Johnny Mercer became the new McKenzie Street Department Supervisor. Johnny has worked with the City of McKenzie since 2007.
July 9, 2024
Georgia Leigh Ann Brooks, 18, of Huntingdon, to Stephen Edward Rose, 21, of Huntingdon.
July 9, 2024
McKENZIE (July 9) — A McKenzie business owner is fighting for his right to continue operating his business downtown after the City of McKenzie condemned his building while he was recovering at home from an aggravated assault and robbery that happened in November 2023.
July 9, 2024
Million Dollar Pie 1 (12 oz.) Cool whip 4 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh 1/2 cup pecans 1 can Eagle Brand milk 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup angel flake coconut 2 graham cracker crusts
July 9, 2024
Adam and Eve had it made.
July 9, 2024
DUI, Driving on Revoked Driver License — Kennon R. Johnson, 67, of Huntingdon, was arrested and charged with DUI first offense, Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License, and Violation of Implied Consent Law on 6/22/24. Officer Justen Roberts observed a black Tahoe turn left onto Paris Street from Clark Street. By turning left onto Paris Street, the vehicle was driving the wrong way down a one-way road, so Officer Roberts initiated a traffic stop. The defendant immediately exited his vehicle and attempted to approach the officers. Roberts informed Johnson to wait by his vehicle. A check with dispatch confirmed that Johnson didn’t have a driver’s license. When Officer Roberts approached the vehicle, he could smell the odor of alcohol coming from his person and located inside the vehicle was an unopened can of Michelob Ultra and cup containing tequila in the center console cup holder. Johnson failed the field sobriety test and refused to provide a blood sample. He was then taken to Carroll County Jail.
July 9, 2024
Thomas Hartigan to Robert J. Burton in District 5.
July 9, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2024 Adult Leadership Carroll County class. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.
July 9, 2024
Something I’ve been working on lately is different ways to interact with readers. I have a few ideas that I’ve been mulling over and this is one of them, sharing music with you.
July 9, 2024
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — The town of McLemoresville celebrated the fourth of July in traditional style with a parade, cake walk, music, famous burgers by McLemoresville Fire Department, music, and fireworks.
July 9, 2024
McKENZIE (July 4) — Thousands enjoyed the fireworks show at McKenzie City Park on July 4. The traditional show attracts spectators from throughout the region as they observe from inside the park, nearby Bethel University, State Route 22, from the adjacent residential subdivision.
July 9, 2024
McKENZIE (July 6) — A husband and wife died after their Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on State Route 124 on July 6 around 7 p.m.
July 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON (July 6) — The town of blue and gold was a town of orange and white as Huntingdon and many surrounding towns celebrated Hunter Ensley and the national college baseball champions, UT Vols.
July 9, 2024
West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria.
July 9, 2024
COSTA RICA — Students from Bruceton, Huntingdon, Camden and Memphis discovered that summer means rainy season in steamy tropical Costa Rica. But armed with serving hearts and good senses of humor, participants in the latest Global Citizen Adventure Corps program overcame the weather, interacted with children who needed their attention, erected fencing and secured habitats for animals needing protection, and even squeezed in a lesson in softball.
July 9, 2024
ROSWELL, New Mexico (July 7) — Did you hear about the UFO vehicle traveling from Indiana to Roswell, New Mexico for the annual UFO Festival? The driver was pulled over in three states, but ultimately made it in time to be spotted in the AlienFest Light Parade in Roswell on Saturday night, July 6. Law enforcement in Missouri, Oklahoma and New Mexico all got photos with the craft and occupants.
July 9, 2024
Back to School Events Back to School Bash at Long Heights Baptist Church - McKenzie on August 4 from 5-7 p.m. featuring water slides and food trucks! Long Heights Baptist Church is located at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie, TN 38201.
July 9, 2024
The Huntingdon Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5 p.m.
