Weekly 150: Morris Frank
June 18, 2024
Morris Frank was a blind man who helped start the first school that trained seeing eye dogs. His dog Buddy is considered to be the first seeing eye dog in America.
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TDOT Receives Three National Awards for Beautification Efforts
June 18, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has received three prestigious national awards for its statewide beautification efforts. These efforts include programs for preventing litter, clearing illegally dumped waste tires, and promoting scenic roadways.
Property Transfers
June 18, 2024
Janet M. Doster to Leslie Ray Cooper in District 11.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
June 18, 2024
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 12.
Marriage Licenses
June 18, 2024
Elizabeth Claire Dimarco, 24, of Reagan, to Darren Wayne Jaxon Holbrook, 28, of McKenzie.
Looking Back from Our Archives
June 18, 2024
10 Years Ago — To celebrate Memorial Day, Easton Butler and Harlon Butler carried and placed flags on graves of Veterans at Liberty All.
McKenzie Police Reports
June 18, 2024
Driving on Suspended License — Alvin U. Travis, 60, Magnolia Avenue, McKenzie, was charged with Driving on a Suspended License, Violation of Financial Responsibility and Expired Registration after a traffic stop on June 11.
Calendar 6-18-24
June 18, 2024
McKenzie City Meetings The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. McKenzie Planning Commission meets fourth Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. City Court convenes each Monday, 4 p.m. Historic Zoning Committee meets second Wednesday, 4 p.m. Parks and Recreation Committee meets second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., February, May, August and November. Driving School is each Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Recipes 6-18-24
June 18, 2024
Coconut Coffee Cake 1 pkg Duncan Hines yellow cake mix 1 pkg coconut cream instant pudding mix 3 eggs, beat one at a time 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup warm water
Huntingdon Police Reports
June 18, 2024
Assault — Nathaniel Jackson, 18, was arrested on June 10 for assault and taken into custody to the Carroll County Jail after he turned himself in at the Huntingdon Police Department.
Questions Raised Over Location of Soccer Fields
June 18, 2024
McKENZIE (June 12) — The City of McKenzie’s Park and Recreation Board met Wednesday to discuss building a soccer complex at Mulberry Park. Members of the McKenzie Soccer League were in attendance in hopes of encouraging the board to reconsider building the complex at Mulberry.
Breaking Free of The Chameleon Life
June 18, 2024
To live life based on the expectations of others, is to live the life of a chameleon, constantly trying to read situations and become whatever they’re expected to be. The problem with the life of a chameleon is they never knows who they really are.
Trezevant Water Rates to Increase
June 18, 2024
TREZEVANT — The Town of Trezevant’s water rates will increase by 25 percent on July 1, following action of by the Mayor and Council in two different readings and a public hearing.
Carroll County News-Leader Changes Family Ownership
June 18, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 12) — Carroll County News-Leader, based in Huntingdon is under the new ownership of Richardson Media Group, Inc. with principal owners, Daniel and Lena Richardson, of Camden.
Sherri Brawner is Finalist For Teacher of the Year
June 18, 2024
GLEASON — Sherri Brawner, third grade teacher at Gleason Schools, is one of nine teachers in Tennessee vying for the distinction of Teacher of the Year. There are three finalist from each grand division of the state — West, Middle and East. Each now advances to the interview portion of competition in mid-June.
McKenzie High School Golf Hosts Par 3 Tournament
June 18, 2024
The MHS Golf Team held its Par 3 Extravaganza golf tournament on a hot Saturday, June 15 at the Carroll Lake Golf Club, which serves as their course for home golf matches.
West Tennessee Bone and Joint Introduces Expedited Appointments
June 18, 2024
(June 17) — West Tennessee Bone and Joint announces the introduction of same day and next-day appointments for orthopedic care at the Huntingdon and Paris clinic locations. This initiative aims to provide expedited access to specialized care for individuals needing prompt orthopedic treatment.
Sheriff’s Reports
June 18, 2024
Driving Under the Influence — Michael Dennis Slusher, 55, of Huntingdon, was arrested on June 8 when deputies were dispatched to a wreck on Highway 219.
'Casting For A Cure' Fishing Tournament
June 18, 2024
McKENZIE (June 15) — Children, newborn to age 15 participated in the Casting For a Cure fishing tournament at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, June 15.
Gasoline Prices Remain Steady Through Week
June 18, 2024
TENNESSEE (June 17) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 13.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 13.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.73 per gallon.
