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VOLUME 139 | NUMBER 7 February 17, 2021 $1.00

Carroll County teen bound over for child rape An 18-year-old Carroll County man will be facing a Grand Jury in Hender- son County for allegedly commit- ting sex crimes against a young child. Joseph Paul Roberts (address unavail- Joseph Paul able) was Roberts recently bound over to the Henderson County Grand Jury on two counts of child rape. According to information published in the Lexington Photo by Ward Phillips Progress, Roberts was ar- STOLEN TRUCK - Tory McConahie was the driver of the stolen truck that belongs to Guy Roberts and SUSPECT - Tory McConahie was only slightly injured and then rested on Jan. 29 by Inv. was involved in the February 10th fatal crash. arrested after the fatal accident. Crystal Duke with the Hen- derson County Sheriff’s De- See RAPE, Page 2A Huntingdon man charged

Recognition of black history month in vehicular homicide deaths shirleyNANNEY speed pursuit that ended in a $1,016,750 bond charged with He will also face charges vid Bunn. He will also face a MLK Steering Editor wreck in Waverly and the deaths two counts of vehicular homi- in Carroll County of felony charge of aggravated assault of a Waverly couple on Feb. 10. cide, evading arrest, reckless reckless endangerment, felo- by the Highway Patrol for Committee A Huntingdon man who al- Tory McConahie, 26, driving, DUI, possession of ny abating, driving on revoked striking Roberts’ vehicle. His legedly stole a truck in Carroll of Huntingdon is in Hum- drug paraphernalia and driving license and theft over $10,000, February marks the start County, led officers on a high- phreys County Jail in lieu of a on a revoked license. according to Chief Deputy Da- See CHARGED, Page 2A of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nation- wide celebration that calls on all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that Af- rican Americans have played in shaping US history. But Bruceton newcomer does one ever wonder how did this celebration came to wants to see change be or why does it happen in February? shirleyNANNEY Carter G. Woodson, the Editor son of former slaves and a pi- oneer in the study of African A newcomer to Bruceton American history, is given spoke during Bruceton’s Mayor much of the credit for Black and Board of Aldermen’s meet- History Month. Disturbed ing Feb. 9 about community in- that history textbooks large- volvement that would aid in the ly ignored America’s black town’s economic growth. population, Woodson took Matt Kelly said he moved on the challenge of writing to town about a year ago with black Americans into the na- his wife and children and pur- tion’s history. chased residential and commer- cial property. See MLK, Page 2A “The people here are ready for a change – yearning for a Photo by Shirley Nanney change,” he said. PRESENTATION – Bruceton Already he has rented the Obituaries, 5A newcomer Matt Kelly, who spoke town’s once closed restaurant to Photo by Ron Park at the Feb. 9 board meeting, Perry’s BBQ who will hire ten John Holt wants to see changes in the local people, he said. The new John Burns FUN IN THE SNOW town in order to attract more owners will serve breakfast, James Rust businesses. While inclement weather had everything shut down Monday morning, little Anniston Trevathan, 3, and lunch and dinner. Kelly has also Dana Saxon her parents, Christian and Raven Trevathan of Huntingdon, were out having some fun in the snow on upgraded a building from which Lois Colvett the Court Square. a lady will sell used furniture. Debbie Simmons He mentioned that he wanted to bring back life to the town. “What are we doing to fix up the community?” he asked. “If Index: Huntingdon gets not doing anything what can we do? I’ll donate tools and a Editorial����������������������������2A power washer and just go door Obituaries �������������������������5A clean audit for 2020 to door.” Church Directory��������������6A shirleyNANNEY Audit report had no current year and Industrial Board, $202,995 He suggested getting church- Public Notices �������������������7A Editor or prior year findings,” said the (includes depreciation total of es and their youth and school Records ����������������������������7A mayor. $38,932”. students involved in the project Classifieds ������������������������8A Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kel- He gave a summary of the net The Drug Fund showed a because older people are not Sports ������������������������������.9A ley presented figures from the changes in the fund balances for decrease of $25,508 (purchase able to get out and power wash fiscal year 2020 audit report each account. The increase in of general and transportation their houses. He believes that at the Feb. 9 council meeting the General Fund was $95,341. equipment from prior year re- Photo by Shirley Nanney people taking pride in the com- COURT DATE CHANGE – while noting there were no find- Increases in other funds include: serves). Camden attorney Jack Leonard’s munity will bring in out of town ings from the state Comptrol- The Dixie PAC, $7,320; Utility Council members agreed to request for a change in the town’s people who will help boost the ler’s office. Fund, $1,311,771 (includes de- court day from Wednesday to “The Fiscal Year 2020 Year preciation total of $443,946); See HUNTINGDON, Page 3A Thursday was granted. See BRUCETON, Page 3A

Visit us online: NewsLeaderOnline.com Page 2A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 OPINION Stimulate the stimulus Is anyone else happy that the the ownership of companies Impeachment trial round two is headquartered in China. Like shirleyNANNEY over? And Finished? For now? the Japanese who bought up Editor I am. land and businesses in Hawaii, I am also so tired of the polit- China not only already owns a ical theater. substantive stake in America Congress needs to get down but also holds more than a tril- to the business of accurately lion dollars in U.S. debt. Japan representing the voters who is not far behind. fund their Economists say to not worry, paychecks. that other countries buying up The past debt is normal and necessary to few years: stabilize their own currency. have been su- Still, it seems troublesome. per divisive: While I agree that it is time rural against to fully address the COVID-19 urban; coast- pandemic with “warp speed”, al states (ex- it is also time to fully focus on SHIRLEY’S BACKYARD – Shirley’s backyard in McKenzie was covered in snow on Monday afternoon. cept Florida) getting U.S. small businesses against the and individual households back heartland; Democrats against on track, not through stimulus Republicans; black against check after stimulus check, but State health commissioner urges vaccine shots white. a literal “shot in the arm” to- I look out my window and erybody’s power went out due nated. One in three over age 70 She says she was startled at It is time that all of Ameri- ward economic independence what do I see? Just snow and to the ice coated lines breaking. have received one of three vac- how much more the risk in- ca get to work for our country: separate from government mon- more snow Ray and I lost a dear friend, cines available which amounts creased. Democrat AND Republicans; etary relief. falling. It’s Byron Pate, whose grave- to about 270,000 persons. But She said there were options rural AND urban; blacks AND When small business thrives, Monday and side service was Sunday. It is the bad news, she said is the fact like senior transportation and whites. wages naturally rise and expan- I’m working not believed that he died of that two out of three have not. taking the vaccine to housing In his last public speech in sions occur that create jobs. I from home. COVID-19, but a heart condi- “There is a much higher pos- developments that can be uti- 1799, Patrick Henry uttered would rather see incentives for Only a few tion. Gary Simmons, a well- sibility of this age group being lized. the famous phrase “United we business and personal growth v e h i c l e s known car dealer of McKenzie, hospitalized,” she said. “The problem is getting the stand, divided we fall.” Unless than a continuous flow of free passing. It’s did lose his wife, Debbie to this In each five-year age incre- word out and since 82 percent our nation unites there are forc- stimulus money that could dis- a good thing terrible virus. ment, the increase goes up of the people read a newspaper, es outside our country that have courage innovation. today that a Tennessee Press members 40 percent to be hospitalized. that’s why I am appealing to not had it as good as we have But those are only my opin- lot of people had a zoom call with the state She said in comparing the 40- you, members of the Tennessee had that will eagerly take over ions. are still working from home due Commissioner of Health Lisa 43 year old age group to the Press Association, to inform our beautiful country, What do you think? to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Piercey concerning a vaccine 70-year-old age category, the people about the urgency of get- It alarms me how many U.S. Oh, and read more newspa- It’s beginning to look more update. older group is 27 times more ting vaccinated,” she said. businesses are already under pers. and more like the ice storm of She talked about the urgency likely to die than the younger ’94. I remember that well. Ev- of citizens over 70 being vacci- age group. Where from here? From page 1A CHARGED If you had told me back in Large portions of the popu- bond in Carroll County will be injuries and was later treated hicle Roberts was driving was 100 miles per hour, almost hit- February of 2017 that Trump’s lation seem to hold other large $250,000. and released from Three Rivers disabled and an ambulance was ting two or three cars head on, presidency would end with a portions of the population in ut- Larry and Patricia Franklin Hospital the same day. called because of possible inju- according to Bunn. second im- ter contempt, and differences of were killed in the accident. Wa- Bunn said about two weeks ries to Roberts who was not in- The pursuit continued to- p e a c h m e n t opinion and politics and worl- verly Police Chief Grant Gilles- ago Guy Roberts of Hunting- jured enough to be transported ward New Johnsonville on Hwy in the House, dviews have somehow become pie said at approximately 1:45 don had reported that his GMC to the hospital. 70 where Humphreys County followed by barriers to seeing each other as p.m., his department was noti- truck had been stolen. On Feb. Carroll County Deputy Ken- deputies lead the pursuit with a second ac- real human beings. fied of a police pursuit entering 10 at 12:55 p.m. Roberts called ny Tucker, who had taken up the Tucker three cars behind. Two quittal in the Maybe these are just signs of the city on Highway 70 west. He the Sheriff’s Department and pursuit, recognized McConahie Wavery police officers spike Senate (after a society going through difficult said Carroll County Sheriff’s advised that he had discovered when the stolen truck drove onto the road with one tire on the he had al- changes and growing pains – deputies were pursuing the sus- the truck on North Pine St. in Hwy. 70 from Old Bruceton Rd. truck being blown out. Once at ready left of- or maybe there’re indicators of pect, who was in a stolen truck. Bruceton. Roberts pursued the Tucker knew that Carroll the Waveryly intersection, Mc- fice), a little a nation on its way down the “As the suspect vehicle en- vehicle on Highway 70 toward County had a parole violation Conahie ran through the traffic over a month tubes. tered the Highway 70/Clydeton Camden. At 1:12 p.m. the Sher- and several felony charges on light where he hit the Franklin after angry I’m not sure what the way for- Road intersection, it struck an- iff’s Dept. received a call that McConahie. vehicle. Trump supporters sacked the ward is, but I do believe it’s all other vehicle, causing the death Roberts has been hit by the As the pursuit headed toward U.S. Capitol building, all amidst in the Good Lord’s hands. I just of a local Waverly couple.” stolen truck in Benton County Camden, Tucker noted that Mc- the worst global pandemic in pray He doesn’t decide to leave McConahie sustained minor on Sawyer’s Mill Road. The ve- Conahie reached speeds over 100 years, and while Washing- us to our own devices – because ton D.C. was being occupied by we don’t seem to be doing too the U.S. military – well, I would good of a job managing our af- RAPE From page 1A have politely replied that you’re fairs or the planet in general. bat-bleeping crazy. But while there’s probably partment. a five-year-old female child that erts admitted that he touched a preliminary hearing, sending But that’s where we are here not a whole lot the average Joe Court documents state that occurred from Oct. 8 and Nov. the child in a private area but he his case directly to the Grand in America at the front end of (or Jill) can do about the larger the allegations against Roberts 25 of last year. denied other allegations. Jury, which next convenes on 2021. sweep of human history, we all stem from incidents involving The affidavit alleges that Rob- Roberts waived his right to April 5 in Lexington. As to where things go from still have free agency and the here – who can say? I’m cer- power of choice. From page 1A tainly not going to make any We can decide how we’re go- MLK predictions. ing to act, how we’re going to Woodson spent his childhood Knight-White was assigned the and witnessed a nation that ed. In this truth, in this faith Frogs on fire falling from treat each other, and what mes- working in coal mines and task by Wesley Beal, a former isn’t broken, but simply un- we trust. For while we have our the sky wouldn’t shock me too sages we’re going to let come quarries. He received his educa- County Executive, to organize finished. We the successors eyes on the future, history has much at this point. out of our mouths or send out tion during the four-month term an event to commemorate Dr. of a country and a time where its eyes on us. This is the era But, seriously, we’re in a real- there into the virtual world. that was customary for black Martin Luther King, Jr birth- a skinny Black girl descend- of just redemption we feared ly weird place as a country right We can decide how we focus schools at the time. At 19, day. Thus, the Martin Luther ed from slaves and raised by a at its inception. We did not feel now. our energies and spend our time having taught himself English King, Jr. Steering Committee single mother can dream of be- prepared to be the heirs of such We’re sharply divided in just and resources. fundamentals and arithmetic, was formed for Carroll County. coming president only to find a terrifying hour but within it about every way imaginable: We can decide what goals we Woodson entered high school, Each year, the MLK Steering herself reciting for one. And yes we found the power to author a Democrats vs. Republicans, will pursue, how much we’re where he completed a four-year Committee host a Black History we are far from polished. Far new chapter. To offer hope and conservatives vs. liberals, ul- willing to sacrifice to achieve curriculum in two years. He Program in the month of Febru- from pristine. But that doesn’t laughter to ourselves. So while tra-woke progressives vs. every- those goals, and how we go graduated from Berea College ary to commemorate Dr. Mar- mean we are striving to form once we asked, how could we one else (and, seemingly, reality about getting there. in 1903 and went on to earn his tin Luther King, Jr. birthday. a union that is perfect. We are possibly prevail over catastro- itself), urbanites vs. small town- We can decide what we value, master’s degree in history from During the program, the Com- striving to forge a union with phe? Now we assert, How could ers, coastal dwellers vs. middle what we strive to preserve and the University of Chicago. He mittee recognizes local educa- purpose, to compose a coun- catastrophe possibly prevail Americans, mainstream news protect, and what we will resist. later earned a doctorate from tors, youths with high academic try committed to all cultures, over us? We will not march watchers vs. Fox News watch- But all those things flow from Harvard. achievements, business owners, colors, characters and condi- back to what was, but move to ers, identity group vs. identity the contents of our hearts. To do this, he established the local poets, playwriters, praise tions of man. And so we lift what shall be. A country that is group, and wealthy, powerful And that’s the place a real Association for the Study of dancers, and choirs. The pro- our gazes not to what stands bruised but whole, benevolent elites vs. the rest of us lowly change for the better will have Negro Life and History. He also gram features prominent black between us, but what stands but bold, fierce and free. We peasants – just to name a few. to start. founded the group’s widely re- leaders as guest speakers. The before us. We close the divide will not be turned around or spected publication, the Journal speakers include leaders such because we know, to put our fu- interrupted by intimidation, be- of Negro History. as Judge Joe Brown, State Rep- ture first, we must first put our cause we know our inaction and A NOTE ON OPINIONS In 1926, Woodson developed resentatives Lois DeBerry and differences aside. We lay down inertia will be the inheritance of The opinions expressed on this page and in these opinion columns Negro History Week. He be- Johnny Shaw, Dr. Helen Owens, our arms so we can reach out the next generation. Our blun- are solely those of the author(s) and not necessarily the views of lieved “the achievements of the Richard Donnell, Gloria Sweet- our arms to one another. We ders become their burdens. But this newspaper, its staff, or Magic Valley Publishing. This newspa- Negro properly set forth will love, Dexter Williams, and seek harm to none and harmony one thing is certain, If we per encourages readers to exercise free speech by submitting Let- crown him as a factor in early Jackie Webster as well as many for all. Let the globe, if nothing merge mercy with might, and ters to the Editor. Please email letters to [email protected]. All letters will be seriously considered, and the newspaper has final human progress and a maker of other local African American else, say this is true, that even might with right, then love be- discretion on whether a letter is acceptable to print. modern civilization.” mentors. as we grieved, we grew, that comes our legacy, and change In 1976, Negro History Week Current members of the even as we hurt, we hoped, that our children’s birthright. So let expanded into Black History MLK Steering Committee are: even as we tired, we tried, that us leave behind a country bet- Month. Woodson chose the sec- Mavis Curtis (Chairperson), we’ll forever be tied together, ter than the one we were left ond week of February for his Rose Glenn (Co-Chairperson), victorious. Not because we will with. Every breath from my celebration because it marks Neal Williamson (Treasurer), never again know defeat, but bronze-pounded chest, we will Established 1868 - IN GOD WE TRUST the birthdays of two men who Melinda Quisenberry (Secre- because we will never again raise this wounded world into Now Shining Brighter Than Ever greatly influenced the black tary), Natalie Porter, Kimberly sow division. Scripture tells us a wondrous one. We will rise American population, Bell-Webb, Gina Atkins, Ruby to envision that everyone shall from the gold-limbed hills of MEMBER OF THE TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION & NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION • Frederick Douglass, who es- Hillsman, and Lina McClerkin. sit under their own vine and the west. 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We’ve braved the belly force that would shatter our na- emerge, battered and beauti- Periodicals postage paid at CONTACTS: Huntingdon, TN 38344 Daniel Richardson, Publisher been called the Father of Black of the beast, We’ve learned that tion rather than share it. Would ful. When day comes we step USPS 091-560 [email protected] History. quiet isn’t always peace, and destroy our country if it meant out of the shade, aflame and Raven Trevathan Office Manager POSTMASTER: [email protected] In 1987, Governor Ned Ray the norms and notions of what delaying democracy. And this unafraid, the new dawn blooms Please send address changes to: Shirley Nanney, Editor McWherther handed down a just is isn’t always just-ice. And effort very nearly succeed- as we free it. For there is al- CARROLL COUNTY [email protected] declaration to each county to yet the dawn is ours before ed. But while democracy can ways light, if only we’re brave NEWS-LEADER P.O. Box 888, Ron Park, Sports Editor recognize Dr. Martin Luther we knew it. Somehow we do be periodically delayed, it can enough to see it. If only we’re Huntingdon, TN 38344 [email protected] King, Jr. birthday. Margaret it. Somehow we’ve weathered never be permanently defeat- brave enough to be it. Copyright 2021 - Carroll County News-Leader Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 3A LOCAL NEWS Chamber Notes McKenzie completes Congratulations to BMH Memorial Hospital Carroll - Carroll County Radiology County on Tuesdays and Thurs- TeamThe Baptist Memorial days. •25 Students Graduate annexation for Profile Metals Hospital Carroll County Ra- from Youth Leadership Carroll diology team has received ACR CountyYouth Leadership Car- Mammo Accreditation. ACR roll County is divided into four Jere Cox honored with proclamation Accreditation is recognized sessions covering an enormous shirleyNANNEY and Carroll County through No one spoke at the hearings sor Johnny Mercer said leaf as the gold standard in medi- amount of information. Topics Editor his volunteer commitment and on the plan of services which trucks are still running while cal imaging. This helps assure included personal finance, team efforts to thoroughly research was approved and the amend- equipment is being serviced patients they are receiving the building, demographics, recy- In a virtual meeting Feb. 11, all that would enhance the ing of the zoning map to M-2. and trees are being cut. Codes highest level of image quality cling, personal correspondence, McKenzie Council members museum and those using the Department supervisors Office Phillip Morrissett said and safety by documenting that personal safety, mental health, remembered Carroll Coun- museum and became known updated council members on cleanup at begun on the for- the facility meets requirements agriculture and more. Students ty Historian and Curator Jere as the most skilled and profi- within the city. mer Gaines and M.H. Brown for equipment, medical per- visited Associated Publishers, Robinson Cox in a proclama- cient genealogist in the area,” Fire Chief Brian Tucker said buildings. Also he said the new sonnel and quality assurance. Carroll County 1,000 Acre tion while finishing the an- Holland read from the procla- the department received 23 owners of McKenzie Motel In the Fall, they also installed Recreational Lake, CSI, Dyna- nexation proposal for Profile mation. calls during January. There have begun a massive cleanup. digital breast tomosynthesis mix Casting and Fluxes, Webb Metals, a McKenzie industry, “He was very skilled and was one vehicle fire and sev- McKenzie Police Chief (tomo). Tomo is known as a 3D School, Tennessee State Veter- located in the Henry County helped people with their re- eral aircraft standbys, he said. Craig Moates said the de- mammography that is a revo- ans Cemetery, Carroll County portion of the city. search,” said the mayor. Parks and Recreation Super- partment received 1,391 calls lutionary new screening and Government, and many other Mayor Jill Holland read the Prior to passing the ordi- visor Mike Beasley said prepa- during Jan. A new employee is diagnostic breast imaging tool places. The class of 2020-2021 proclamation that honored nance that completed the an- ration is beginning on prepar- in the process of being hired. to improve the early detention are Allie Chappell, Andrew Cox who served as curator of nexation process that passed ing the fields for the upcoming Sanitation Superintendent Bil- of breast cancer. •Baptist Dia- Murphy, Ashlyn Drewry, Beth- the Carroll County Gordon on the second and final reading baseball season and that mulch ly Wood said the sewer project betes Education Program Ac- any Miller, Briley Lankford, Browning Museum and Gene- to change the zoning to M-2 has been spread on Mulberry is continuing on Magnolia, credited by ADCESThe Baptist Brooke Butler, Carson Warman, alogical Library. (Heavy Industrial), two public Park. McTyiere and Bailey Streets. Diabetes Education Program Carter Cary, Clark Bradley, “Jere embraced McKenzie hearings were held. Public Works Supervi- has achieved the significant Emily Reeves, Hope Coleman, milestone of accreditation by Jaycan Martin, Kailyn Tucker, the Association of Diabetes Kaleb Coleman, Lauren Man- Care & Education Specialists sfield, Lyndsey Summers, Ma- Households in West Tennessee will benefit (ADCES). Accreditation rep- ria McMackins, Myles Rogers, resents a high level of quality Noah Hampton, Perfect Lor, and service to the community, Sarah Derryberry, Sydney Page, from Charter’s Broadband expansion and the ability to better meet Thomas Crews, Tyler Johnson, Charter Communications across Tennessee. State Sen- “Government partnering with planned privately funded ex- the needs of Medicare recipi- and Wade Smith. • announces the launch of a ator John Stevens (R-Hunting- the private sector to fill the gaps pansions. The network Charter ents and others affected by di- Capitol Talk for Representa- multiyear, multibillion-dollar don) is pleased that Charter is paramount to ensuring broad- will build in these rural areas abetes in Northwest Tennessee. tive Tandy Darby at the Carroll broadband buildout initiative Communications will expand band services are deployed ef- will offer 1 Gbps high–speed The program will be offering County Civic Center on Friday, to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to unserved commu- fectively,” he added. “I applaud broadband access to all newly education sessions at Baptist March 12, 2021 @ 8:00 a.m. broadband access to more than nities through the Rural Digital Charter’s efforts and look for- served customer locations with one million unserved customer Development Fund (RDOF). ward to continue seeing many starting speeds of 200 Mbps, locations, as estimated by the The initiative includes a $17.49 more of our homes connected in enabling consumers to engage BRUCETON From page 1A Federal Communications Com- million investment to expand the near future. in remote learning, work, tele- mission (FCC) and awarded to broadband to 13,573 households Following is the county medicine and other applica- community’s economy. business ventures. Charter in the Rural Digital Op- in District 24 which Stevens breakdown of households and tions that require high-band- He said he had a friend from Aldermen passed two resolu- portunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I represents in the Tennessee investment: In Carroll Coun- width, low-latency connec- Montana who spent several days tions that hired two firms that auction. Senate. ty, 3,045 households, $5.76 tivity. These new customer here recently. He hires some 35 will assist the town in applying Charter expects to invest ap- “I am delighted that so many million; Benton County, 4,118 locations also will benefit from people in his business there and for a Community Development proximately $5 billion to sup- homes in our rural communities households, $5.19 million; Gib- Charter’s high-value Spectrum is interested in Bruceton. Block Grant for sewer improve- port its buildout initiative - off- will be connected through this son, 506 households, $284,000; pricing and packaging struc- “When people don’t show ments. Tegrah Engineering will set by $1.2 billion in support initiative,” said Sen. Stevens. Henry, 1,120 households, ture, including its Spectrum pride in the community, how assist in the engineering design won from the RDOF auction “Broadband is becoming in- $654,000; Weakley, 3,721 Mobile™, Spectrum TV and can you expect anyone to come of the project. Community De- - expanding Charter’s network creasingly important to the way households, $2.86 million; and Spectrum Voice offerings. The in and spend a $1 million to $2 velopment Partners was hired to lower-density, mostly rural students are educated, medical Obion, 1,063 households, $2.7 Company will continue to apply million,” said Kelly. to provide assistance in the communities that do not have services are provided, govern- million. The new initiative is its customer-friendly policies in Alderman Scotty Higdon said preparation and administration access to broadband service of ment services are delivered, and in addition to Charter’s existing newly served regions, including the town has a lot of houses that of the grant. at least 25/3 Mbps. In Tennes- business is conducted. In addi- network expansion plans, in- no data caps, modem fees or an- need to be burned or torn down. Aldermen changed the town’s see, that includes $92 Million tion, broadband is essential as cluding numerous state broad- nual contracts, combined with Mayor Bob Keeton noted that court date to Thursday at the in RDOF funds to expand ser- we work to create high quality band grant projects, as well high-quality service provided the population of the town is request of town judge Jack vice to over 79,000 locations jobs for our citizens.” as the company’s previously by U.S.-based, insourced em- older and the town is limited in Leonard of Camden. The court what it can do. He pointed out formerly met in session on the chamber might could help. Wednesday. However, Benton HUNTINGDON From page 1A “We can’t open restaurants County General Sessions Court or businesses,” he said. “We meets on Wednesday. Leonard submit the fire department’s a precedence had already been loss for The Dixie Carter Per- ages at The Dixie PAC. Hal can eliminate brush and in the said it was causing a hardship request for a FEMA Assis- set for that amount in the past. forming Arts and Academic took an active role in the de- spring put out a dumpster.” as he was having to leave court tance to Firefighters Grant A broken pipe at 379 Cotham Enrichment Center and peo- sign of the theatre and served Kelly said he gets six to eight early in order to make it to Bru- for the purchase of a fire en- Drive had caused the water bill ple in West Tennessee,” said as an invaluable consultant to calls a week from out of state ceton on time. gine pumper in the amount of to be $1,636.69. Kelley. “He was an inspiration the architect. We will certainly people who are wanting to re- The mayor read a letter $350,000 with a 5 percent lo- The mayor acknowledged and a legend whose memory miss him and his friendship. locate and the majority of them from First Baptist Church that cal match. the death of actor Hal Hol- we will keep alive through the We are pleased to continue are going to Camden, Paris and thanked the town and its em- A water bill for Palma Ad- brook. programs and opportunities share the arts, and his legacy Huntingdon. ployees for their assistance with ams was adjusted to $250 since “His passing is certainly a that we make available to all for future generations.” “We need to know how we a sewer problem. Employees can capture them,” he said. Brian Edwards, Kenneth Sto- The mayor said the restau- rey and David McEwen assisted rant that closed had been a fo- with the situation. cal point of the town and that it At the March meeting, alder- Mayor recaps Huntingdon’s progress in 2020, would be a boost to the econ- men plan to vote to change the omy again with new owners board meeting time from 7 p.m. opening it. This might cause to 6 p.m. the second Tuesday in looks to more projects in 2021 other people to think about each month. Mayor Dale Kelley gave his although it had been a difficult • VP Racing Fuels, Inc. re- uted to an increase in shopping State of the City address during year. ceived $200,000 FastTrack locally,” he said. “It is import- the Feb. 9 council meeting. He “Before looking ahead to the Economic Development Grant. ant to note that 50% of all Local Read More Papers! noted there had been several new year and upcoming proj- • Completion of the Dynamix Option Sales Tax collected in Subscribe Today! 986-2253 projects completed in 2020, ects, it is appropriate to reflect Casting Fluxes, LLC facility in Carroll County goes to our lo- on the past year,” he said. “The Industrial Park South. cal schools.” year 2020 definitely presented • Dynamix Casting Fluxes, Although The Dixie was new challenges, but there are LLC received $125,000 Fast- unable to complete their sea- accomplishments to recognize Track Economic Development son in 2020, The Dixie staff is also.” Grant. continuing to work on building They include: • The Police Department pur- upon established relationships • The completion of the Ten- chased an SUV from the Drug and developing a network of art- nessee Downtowns grant pro- Fund to be used as a K9 vehicle. ists for main events and school gram for downtown business- Projects on the horizon for time performances for when the es façade improvements and 2021 include: center is able to open the doors branding project. • The completion of the ren- once again. • Construction began on the ovation of the Huntingdon His- The Huntingdon Special 2015 and 2016 Safe Routes to torical Museum. School District continues to School grants for the continua- • The continuation and com- excel and experience academic tion of sidewalks in the Middle pletion of the 2015 and 2016 growth for the school system School area along Clark Street. Safe Routes to School grants. which in turn benefits our Town • Planning and design for • Working with West TN Riv- and community as a whole. water system improvements in- er Basin Authority (WTRBA) The Industrial Board contin- cluding automated meter read- to repair culverts to assist with ues to pursue a tenant for the ing, replacement of East Main flooding issues. Spec Building and work with Street waterline, and extension • WTRBA has approved local industries and individu- of water service along Highway $100,000 for this project. als providing for their needs 77. The Local Sales Tax Col- as exist today and any poten- • The award of 2020 CDBG lection in 2020 showed a 5.5% tial expansions for the future. grant in the amount of $526,435 growth in collections over 2019. We strive to continue to make for sewer system improvements. “The increase can be contrib- Huntingdon a business friendly community. “Obtaining grant funds make many things possible for our community that we would not be able to do otherwise,” said the mayor He mentioned that the Town of Huntingdon is fortunate to have personnel that provide ex- cellent services for the citizens. “We appreciate the service and hard work of all our em- ployees and look forward to an- other productive year,” he said. In closing, he commended the citizens, council members and employees for their impact and investments in the future of Huntingdon and Carroll Coun- ty. Page 4A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 SOCIETY Bethel names members of Dean’s List, Honor Roll Recipe President Dr. Walter Butler Students on the Dean’s List Cayley Utley and LeAnn announced Bethel University’s from Carroll County include: Webb of Huntingdon; Karli College of Arts & Sciences and Kassie Arnold of Trezevant, Brown, Amberleigh Cooper, of the Week College of Health Sciences Fall Coleman Dickson and Samantha Carla Craddock Mark Craven, Semester 2020 Honor Roll and Dunn of Huntingdon, Sathina Angelina Crocker, Luana De Dean’s List student achievements. Gaskin and Celia Townsend Paulo, Cassie Griffin, Madison To qualify for the Honor of Cedar Grove, Alivia Green, Hendrix, Molly Horn, Emily Roll, undergraduates must have Marisa Nunnery, Trace Pierce Lunn, Emma Martin, Devyn completed 12 or more hours of and Joseph Tate of McKenzie, Smiley, Jenna Tucker, Sabrina academic work with an average Joseph Mcguigan of Hollow Vazquez, Mason Wallace, Alexis GPA of 3.7 or above and no grade Rock and Mikaela Morris of Wheeler and Madison White of SNOW lower than a “C.” Lavinia. McKenzie; Jordan Daniels of To qualify for Bethel’s Dean’s Carroll County students on Hollow Rock; Kaci Fowler of List, undergraduates must have the Honor Roll include: Jonathon Atwood; Madison Hughes of completed 12 or more hours of Banuelos, Jalia Brodie, Kensley Lavinia; Nikon Phetphouthay ICE CREAM academic work with an average Crossno, Karle Meggs, Kera of Bruceton; Sarah Simonton of GPA of 3.5 – 3.69 and no grade Megga, Leah Hayes, Christopher Yuma; and Ashten Simpson of lower than a “C.” Shear, Reanna Simmons, Westport. This 5-minute recipe for homemade snow ice cream is a sweet way to celebrate a snow day!

Ingredients: Bethel University announces 1 cup milk (any kind) Fall 2020 graduates 1/3 cup granulated sugar A total of 291 Bethel Univer- I am so proud of these young don - Mallorie Ellis, Bachelor 1 teaspoon vanilla extract sity students have completed the men and women and excited for of Science; Lavinia, - Patri- 1 pinch salt requirements for fall graduation the impact that they will have in cia Byrum, Bachelor of Sci- 2020.Due to the COVID-19 their careers, communities and ence; McKenzie - Riley Wood, 8 cups clean snow or shaved ice (more or less, pandemic, commencement for families.”Congratulations to all Bachelor of Science, Summa depending on the density of the snow) the graduates will take place of the fall 2020 graduates of Cum Laude; Mclemoresville in conjunction with the spring Bethel University! - Tabitha Foster, Associate of optional topping: sprinkles! commencement in May 2021. These students include: At- Arts; Whitney Foster, Bachelor “Graduation is a special time,” wood - Mary Barber, Bachelor of Science; Trezevant - .Georgia said Bethel University President of Science and Logan Harri- Gobbell, Bachelor of Science; Directions: Walter Butler. “It’s a celebration son, Bachelor of Science.; Ce- Westport - Ashten Simpson, In a large bowl, whisk milk, sugar, vanilla and of a culmination of commit- dar Grove - Jordan Winberry, Bachelor of Science, Summa 1. ment, hard work and learning. Associate of Science; Hunting- Cum Laude. salt together until combined. Go scoop up some fresh (clean!) snow, and immediately stir it into the milk mixture until you reach your desired Macey Culbreath on Freed- consistency. (The ice cream should be fluffy, not runny. But it melts quickly, so dive in quickly.) Hardeman Dean’s List Top with sprinkles or other ice cream toppings Freed-Hardeman University have a 4.0 grade point average. education and interdisciplinary 2. has released the names of stu- Students on the Dean’s List have studies with concentration in el- if desired, and enjoy! dents who made the President’s earned a minimum 3.4 grade ementary education major from and Dean’s Lists for the fall point average for the semester. Huntingdon, Tennessee, who 2020 semester. Macey Culbreath, a freshman was named to the Dean’s List. To be on the President’s List, interdisciplinary studies with a student must be full-time and concentration in elementary enjoy!

Kustoff receives A+ rating Recipe and photo from gimmesomeoven.com from National Pro-Life Scorecard Representative David Kustoff During my time in Congress, voted consistently to protect the (TN-08) announced he received I have always backed pro- lives of the unborn as well as the an A+ rating from the Susan B. life policies, voted to defund consciences of taxpayers who Anthony List National Pro-life Planned Parenthood, and stood don’t want their hard-earned Scorecard. This A+ rating mea- with the millions of Americans tax dollars paying for abortion sures Congressman Kustoff’s who fight every day for all un- domestically or internationally. legislative record—including born children,” said Rep. Kust- votes, co-sponsorships of leg- off. “It is an honor to receive a islation, letters, and other pro- 100% pro-life rating from the life work during the 116th Con- Susan B. Anthony List, one of gress. Rep. Kustoff’s record the most distinguished pro-life of pro-life legislative work is organizations in the country. I available here. look forward to continuing to Pari “As your Representative, I serve as a strong pro-life Mem- si have a duty to protect all lives, ber for the people of West Ten- an especially the most innocent nessee.” and vulnerable among us. Congressman Kustoff has Theatre J im Adams Drive CHARTER From page 1A P ARIS ployees. “The pandemic has es are all factors that can have a further highlighted the need significant impact on the length for broadband availability and of time it takes to build into adoption and Charter is com- these rural areas. Charter’s op- mitted to furthering its efforts erating strategy has succeeded as part of the comprehensive in producing industry-leading solution needed to address these broadband growth and the asso- challenges,” said Tom Rutledge, ciated construction experience For Information Chairman and CEO of Charter that will facilitate the Compa- Communications. Preparation ny’s continued expansion of and Showtimes for the RDOF Phase I broad- rural connectivity services and Call band buildout has already be- ongoing success for all stake- gun and will include Charter holders. In the last three years 731-642-1696 expanding its existing con- alone, Charter has invested struction organization in order more than $20 billion in Amer- or to focus on deployment of this ican infrastructure and technol- www.theparisiantheater.com new fiber optic network. Char- ogy, continually investing in ter expects to hire more than its existing network to provide 2,000 employees and contrac- new services and accommodate tors to support the RDOF and higher traffic, and has at the future rural buildout initiatives. same time extended its network In addition to Charter’s ongoing to reach nearly 2.5 million new network expansion, the RDOF homes and businesses, about program alone will drive a 15% one-third of which are in rural increase in the Company’s net- areas. work mileage coverage while expanding service to more than 1 million previously un- served homes and businesses across 24 states as estimated by the FCC. The successful and timely execution of today’s an- nounced initiative is dependent on a variety of external fac- tors, including the utility pole permitting and “make-ready” processes. With fewer homes and businesses in these areas, broadband providers need to access multiple poles for every new home served, as opposed to multiple homes per pole in higher-density settings. As a result, pole applications, pole replacement rules and their af- filiated issue resolution process- Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 5A OBITUARIES Medical Diagnosis vs Mental Health Diagnosis

Resorting Normality they can’t help it” “they were time, space, or orientation. Most Daniel Fowler born with medical conditions” peoples first guess would be de- “they can take medication for mentia and/or Altzimera’s. You Something I run into in my the medical and they are per- would be wrong. While I have field is called stigma or labeling. fectly fine” “the other they are seen and worked with both, It is where most people hear a just crazy”. those are not the only ones. word and their first response is The ways to break each down TBI’s or traumatic brain injury, an automatic reaction. In some are too vast, but there are four and what is called drug induced cases, this can be fine, ok, or main areas. There are 1) bio- for our younger generation. I indifferent, but most cases, this logical 2) substance induced 3) have worked with a pre-med just is not right. medically induced 4) neurolog- and an engineering student who For today’s example, I want ical is now in total care. These were Dana Ann Saxon James H. Rust Lois B. Colvett to push your bounds by asking, Within each of the four there tricked into smoking once, and 1972 – 2021 1940-2021 1931 – 2021 why are you ok or indifferent can be subsections including their life as they knew it ended Dana Ann Saxon, 49 of James H. Rust, 80, of Mar- Lois Beatrice Colvett, 89, of with someone having a medi- and/or excluding the other four. that day. They now have a medi- Huntingdon, passed away Thurs- shall, TX, passed away Jan. 15 Huntingdon, passed away Sun- cal diagnosis but not a mental For this topic, we are only cal and mental health diagnosis. day, Feb. 11, at Jackson Madison in Tyler, TX. Graveside services day, Feb. 7, at Baptist Memorial health diagnosis? I have heard looking at medical vs mental What I am trying to help County General Hospital. Fu- were held Monday, Jan. 19 in Hospital. Funeral services were all kind of reasonings. For ex- health. While working as a first you understand is something neral services were held on Sat- Marshall, TX. at Colonial Gar- held on Tuesday, February 9 in ample, “medical is medical and responder, I have got a call, to very simple. Anyone, even urday, Feb. 13 in the Chapel of dens Cemetery. the Chapel of Chase Funeral come out and help a police of- with a medical diagnosis has a Chase Funeral Home with Alex Mr. James Rust was better Home with Doug Sellers offici- ficer who thought the individ- life-threatening condition. The Gallion officiating. Burial -fol known in Huntingdon by Jim- ating. Burial followed in Chris- ual was intoxicated. When I only way they stay stable is lowed in Bethlehem Cemetery in my. He was born November 10, tian Chapel Cemetery. got there, the officer asked to with their medication. They go Henry. 1940 in Huntingdon to the late Mrs. Colvett was born April have the persons sugar or glu- to their provider, take their med- Ms. Saxon was born January Randolph and Bernice (Lane) 24, 1931 in Huntingdon, to cose checked. The person had ication as ordered, and can live 28, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia. She Rust. He also attended school the late Lois Kelly and Ber- bottomed out. They were also a normal life. If they do not take was self- employed as a beauti- in Huntingdon. On November 4, tie (Thomas) Kelly. She was showing signing of being psy- it, guess where they will be??? cian. 1974 he surrendered his life to the owner of C & S OPE, Inc, chotic or incoherent. They were In the hospital, or dead. She was preceded in death by Christ and the ministry. He had a member of Christian Chapel talking to a frog in the passen- The same is true with mental her father, Daniel Saxon; one been in the ministry 47 years at Church of Christ, and volun- ger’s seat as I gave them a glu- health. They see a provider, and sister, Dawny Gurley; and one the time of his death. He served teered with Red Cross for over cose tablet. Even started signing take their medication. If they brother, Aric “Bubba” Dotson. as pastor to 1st Baptist Church forty years. “Jeremiah was a bullfrog”. In take their medication, they live She is survived by two sons, in South Coffeyville, OK, Har- Other than her parents she was the right place and time, the of- a happy live and stay stable. If Danny Ray (Brittnay) English mony Baptist in Hallsville, preceded in death by her hus- ficer could have made the wrong they do, they stay out of the hos- of North Port, Florida, and Josh- TX, Friendship Baptist Church band, Onnie Lee Colvett; one call and taken the person in for pital. ua Thurston of Jackson, Geor- in Marshall, TX, First Baptist sister, Betty Lou Pendergrass; public intoxication or had them Both go to providers, and take gia; her mother, Carolyn Sax- Church in Laneville, TX., Enon and one brother, Budley Kelly. brought in for a psych evalua- medications, both of their goals on of Huntingdon; two sisters, Baptist Church in Doddridge, She is survived by four chil- tion. Neither were correct. are to live a happy life and stay Sharon Helms (Jeff) of Griffin, AR, Antioch Baptist Church in dren, Patricia (Joey) Rosen- I have seen individuals who stable. Georgia, and Tammy Dotson Atlanta, TX, and Center Hill berg of Memphis, Sherry (Rob) were at the top of their perspec- So, help me understand why of Henry. She also leaves two Baptist Church in Linden, TX. Shults of Dallas, Tx, Kelly tive field. Due to medical condi- we treat one differently than the grandchildren, Brayden English, At the time of his death, he was (Paula) Colvett of Huntingdon, tions, they have lost cognition. other? We act like they are not and Annbell English; two neph- pastor of Hall Baptist Church and Andrea (Doug) Biggart of They were no longer able to tell all part of our family or even ews, Zachary Gurley of Jackson, in Jefferson, TX for the second Westport. She also leaves ten us? Come on now who are we and Aric Dotson, of Texas; and time. grandchildren, Emily Shults, lying to? These are our children, one niece, Tara Dotson of Paris. Rev. Rust was preceded in Lauren Shults, John Biggart, neighbors, family, and friends. Pallbearers who served were death by his first wife, Sue Rust; Cody Biggart, Burton Colvett, Time to start acting like it and Danny English, Joshua Thurston, two sons, Farrell, and Larry; one Benjamin Colvett, Anna Grace being a community. Rob Thurston, Zach Gurley, Jef- brother, Larry Glynn Rust; one Colvett, Jacob Colvett, Caitlyn DF fery Forrest, and Ronnie Bates. granddaughter, Miranda; and (Josh) Edge, Trevor Rosenberg; one grandson, David. and five great-grandchildren, He is survived by his wife, Preston Biggart, Caiden Biggart, Carolyn Rust; seven chil- Kyler Biggart, Casen Biggart, dren, Brent (Wanda), Tony and Conner Edge. Area Happenings (Tawyna), Janet (Charles), Pallbearers who served were Paul, Karen (Ray), Sandy John Biggart, Cody Biggart, (James), and Chris (Robin); one Burton Colvett, Jacob Colvett, Lifeline Blood Drive American Legion sells 3’ by 5’ sister, Lottie Torkelson; one sis- Pete Kelly, and Terry Sellers. The work done at LIFELINE flags, flag poles that turn with ter-in-law, Deb Rust; two broth- Blood Services matters and the wind, and grave marker flags ers, Lee Rust and Terry (Arlene) can’t be done without the as a part of fundraising efforts. Rust; 11 grandchildren, 16 great donors. Thursday, Feb. 19: American Legion can also take grandchildren, 3 great great Huntingdon High School from American Flags that are in poor grandchildren, as well as numer- 9 am-2 pm // Friday, Feb. 26: condition to properly retire them. ous nieces and nephews. John W. Holt Call 731-986-9456 or 731-986- Walmart Lexington from 12:30 – 1964-2021 5:30 p.m. 1346 for more information. ••• John W. Holt, 56, passed ONGOING Prayer on the Square away on January 31. He will ••• Prayer on the Square is held be honored and memorialized County Line Missionary Bap- the second Saturday of each in the spring at a later date. tist month at 9 a.m. on the steps of John D. Burns Mr. Holt was born on February Church Blessings Box & FM the Carroll County Courthouse 1928-2021 14th, 1964 in Urbana, Ill. Radio regardless of weather. The hour- John Dennis “J.D.” His family then moved to We are pleased to announce long meeting is open to all de- Burns, 92, of Bruceton, passed Huntingdon, where John the installation of the Blessing nominations. Those who are away Tuesday, Feb. 9 at grew up and graduated from Box – filled with emergency unable to stand for long should food. Also, we have FM Radio bring a chair. Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon High School. Johns’ for our 11 a.m. sermon on 87.9 Huntingdon. Funeral services fondest memories were spent at FM. Anyone is welcome to both Veterans Honor Guard were held Sunday, Feb. 14 at Kentucky Lake hunting, fishing, in our parking lot on Hwy. 22 at Veterans Honor Guard of Park- Bruceton Funeral home with and spending time with family county line. ers Crossroads is seeking new Steve Davis and Jimmy Furr and friends. John was an avid members. Meetings and train- officiating. Burial followed at outdoorsman and was truly Donations Needed ing are held each Thursday at Prospect Cemetery. happiest when he was in the Lindsey Newman, 26, will need 8:30a.m. at 2150 Wildersville Mr. John was born on June woods. John loved his family brain surgery soon and with that Road in Wildersville. Any honor- 16, 1928 in Paris to the late and was deeply loved by all. He comes traveling, hospital stays, ably discharged veteran who is Hafford Dunlap Burns and Ina will be dearly missed by all who bills, ect. There is a donation interested may stop by to speak jar set up at First Bank Main to members, ask questions, or Murrel Farris Burns. He was a knew and loved him. Branch on the Court Square offer suggestions. All ceremo- member of Faith Baptist Church He is preceded in death and drive-thru branch behind, in nies, programs, and presenta- in Hollow Rock and a retired by his parents, Jim and Huntingdon. Also, at the Carroll tions are given on a volunteer mobile agent for CSX Railroad. Marjorie Holt; his paternal Co Electric office. basis. For more information, Along with his parents, grandparents, Neal (Alick) and contact Keith Hair, secretary, he was preceded in death by a Allie (Annie) Rich Holt; his Free Medicare, TennCare In- at 252-0129 or Sherman Boyd, brother, Charles Dunlap Burns. maternal grandparents, Daisy formation Sergeant at Arms, at 225-0613. He is survived by his wife of and Cliff Bisch; brother, Jimmie Free information can be ob- 68 years, Sara Berlean Burns Holt; niece, Angie Davis; step- tained by calling 731-588-1434. Overeaters Anonymous of Bruceton; one son, John son, Larry Ethan Gaut; and his Anyone may ask questions Overeaters Anonymous is held about Medicare and TennCare. at 1p.m. every Saturday at the Dennis Burns, Jr. of Bruceton; Aunt, Ruthie and Uncle Enos Baptist Memorial Hospital Com- two grandchildren, Annamarie Stanley. Narconon munity Room. The meeting is (Andy) McWilliams of Madison, He leaves to cherish his Narconon can help you take for anyone struggling with food Al., And John Daniel (Kayla) memory, his wife, Lisa Tatum steps to overcome addiction in addiction or an eating disorder. Burns of Augusta, Ga.; two Holt and their children and your family. Call today for free great-grandchildren, John grandchildren; his sister, Brenda screenings or referrals. 1-800- Food Pantry Daniel Burns, Jr. and Everett (Jeff) Pembor, and their son 431-1754. Prospect Baptist Church in Allen Burns; one sister-in-law, Travis McClain; his sister, Betsy Hollow Rock holds a pantry Peggy Burns of Paris; and one and her children, Skyler (Justin) Flag Sales event the last Thursday of each nephew, Charles Steven Burns Miller and Adam Avenenti; and month. The event is open to the community. of VA. his great-great nephew, Hayden Pallbearers who severed Miller. He also leaves behind Carroll County Adult Educa- are Chris Finley, Randy Kelley, many dear friends and loving tion Classes Set Charles Cooper, Derreld cousins, as well as his fur-babies Huntingdon location: Adult Robinson, Tim Higdon, and Kurt Charlie, Lily, TT and Lil’ Bit. Education Building, 191 Me- Lumley. banewood Drive on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9a.m.-12 noon, also Tuesday nights from 5-7p.m. McKenzie Location: others, please consider joining. McKenzie Church of Christ, The choir sings each Monday at 16300 Highland Drive on Thurs- one of the retirement homes in Debbie Simmons days from 4-7p.m. New Stu- Carroll County. Please call 986- 1948-2021 dent Orientation on the 3rd 1985 if you are interested. Debbie Simmons, 72, Thursday of each month in of McKenzie, passed the Huntingdon location. For Bruceton American Legion away Wednesday, Feb. 10, at more information, please call The Bruceton American Legion Henry County Medical Center. the Carroll County office at 986- Post 180, for veterans, meets Private graveside services were 4841. on the second Monday night of each month. Meetings are at held Saturday, Feb. 13 at Mt. 7p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie. Carroll County Senior Choir Burial will follow. Brummitt Attention Senior Citizens: The located at 125 Wall Street in Carroll County Senior Choir is Hollow Rock. Veterans are in- McKenzie Funeral Home is in looking for new members. If you vited to visit. STILL SERVING charge of these arrangements. enjoy singing and bringing joy to AMERICA. If you have any ques- tions, please call 731-586-7443 or 731-586-7556. Page 6A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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OAK GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST PLEASANT HILL UNITED METHODIST BAPTIST Buena Vista Hwy. 70 West of Leach BEREA BAPTIST MISSION S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. W.S. 9:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Vale Community 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. PLEASANT GROVE PRIMITIVE Wed. 7 p.m. BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Shiloh Rd., McKenzie McLemoresville BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST W.S. 2 p.m. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Old Hwy. 22, Huntingdon W.S. 11:00 a.m. 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m. PROSPECT BAPTIST Broad St., Hollow Rock PALMER SHELTER UMC CALVARY BAPTIST S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 3360 Purdy Rd. • Huntingdon 26820 Hwy. 70, Bruceton S.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 10 a.m., 2nd & 4th S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. REEDY CREEK MISSIONARY Sun. 9 a.m., W.S. 1st Sun. 11 a.m., 2nd Wed. 7 p.m. BAPTIST Sun. 8 a.m., 3rd Sun. 9 a.m., 4th Sun. Hale St., McLemoresville 10 a.m. CENTERPOINT MISSIONARY S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. BAPTIST PENTECOSTAL Rowland Mill Rd., Bruceton TWIN OAKS BAPTIST S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 1565 Hwy. 104 N. BRUCETON UNITED PENTECOSTAL Cedar Grove, 967-1615 Hwy. 114 North of Hollow Rock CLARKSBURG MISSIONARY S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. BAPTIST Wed. 7 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. WESTPORT MISSIONARY BAPTIST Wed. 7 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. FIRST PENTECOSTAL East Main St., Huntingdon CLARK STREET MISSIONARY WINGO MISSIONARY BAPTIST S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH 79 West, Trezevant, 669-1241 Wed. 6 p.m. 305 Clark Street • 986-3170 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. - 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. FULL GOSPEL PENTECOSTAL Bible Study - Wed. 7 p.m. Greater Mt Nebo Missionary 143 N. Carroll St., Bruceton Baptist Church S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. CONCORD MISSIONARY BAPTIST 325 Holcomb St., Hollow Rock, TN Westport Rd. S.S. 9 a.m. ; W.S. 10 a.m. TATE’S PENTECOSTAL S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Class 6 p.m. Hwy. 70 W., Huntingdon S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. EASTVIEW BAPTIST CATHOLIC Wed. 7 p.m. 4700 Veterans Memorial Dr. Huntingdon, 986-3168 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC TRUE TABERNACLE UNITED S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 265 Cotham Dr. • Huntingdon PENTECOSTAL Wed. 7 p.m. Sun. Mass: 8:30 a.m. 6890 Old Stage Rd., Huntingdon 731-584-6459 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. ENON BAPTIST 105 Walnut Ave. CHURCH OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN McKenzie, 352-2184 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. BEASLEY STREET CHURCH OF BARREN SPRINGS CUMBERLAND CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN EPHESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST 148 Beasley St. 1860 Barren Springs Church Rd., Rt. 1, Ephesus Church Rd., Hollow Rock Huntingdon, 986-5886 Hollow Rock S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. FAITH BAPTIST BRUCETON CHURCH OF CHRIST CEDAR GROVE PRESBYTERIAN 125 Wall St. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Hwy. 70 W., Cedar Grove Hollow Rock, 586-2590 W.S. 9:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST COOL SPRINGS CUMBERLAND FIRST BAPTIST Hwy. 70 West of Leach, 986-5828 PRESBYTERIAN 260 E. Broad St. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 240 Little Grove Rd. Bruceton, 586-4212 Lavinia, 987-9652 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:55 a.m. & 6 p.m. CLARKSBURG CHURCH OF CHRIST S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 9:50 a.m.; & 6 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST FIRST CUMBERLAND 108 Church St. HOLLADAY CHAPEL CHURCH OF PRESBYTERIAN Huntingdon, 986-4782 CHRIST 16835 Highland Dr, McKenzie S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. Hwy. 22 South S.S. 10:10 a.m.; W.S. 9 & 11 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. GALILEE GENERAL BAPTIST FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 2 mi. north of Hollow Rock, off Old HUNTINGDON CHURCH OF CHRIST 171 E. Main, Huntingdon Pisgah Rd. on Rogers Lane 18900 West Main, 986-3686 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Choir 7 p.m. GRACE BAPTIST MARLBORO CHURCH OF CHRIST PLEASANT GREEN CUMBERLAND Magnolia Ave., McKenzie 25025 Hwy. 114, North of Hollow Rock, PRESBYTERIAN S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. 586-4411 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. HOLLOW ROCK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST PRESBYTERIAN U.S.A. Broad St., Bruceton OBION CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 591 N. Stonewall, McKenzie First & Second Sunday Old Stage Rd., Cedar Grove S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. HUMBLES CHAPEL MISSIONARY TREZEVANT CUMBERLAND 2995 Buena Vista Rd., Huntingdon ROAN’S CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN S.S. 10 a.m. 215 Roan Creek Church Rd. 98 Church St., Trezevant SR 11, 2 mi. South of Clarksburg, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. HUNTINGDON MISSIONARY BAPTIST 986-9040 11110 Lexington St., 986-4192 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. SHILOH CUMBERLAND S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2880 Hwy. 423, McKenzie LITTLE GROVE MISSIONARY 63 Lawrence Street, McKenzie, TN Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Lavinia S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. TWIN OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Hwy. 70 East McKENZIE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Huntingdon, 986-4979 LEACH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 115 Woodrow, McKenzie S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. 9575 Hwy. 70 W. Every 3rd Sunday Cedar Grove, 987-3778 WESTPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST Sat. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. W.S. 9:15 a.m. McLEMORESVILLE BAPTIST S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tues. 6:30 p.m. 216 North Main St., McLemoresville S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OTHER W.S 6:30 p.m. A NEW WALK OF FAITH CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER MARLBORO BAPTIST OF GOD 215 Holcomb St. Hollow Rock- Vale Rd. 647 Stonewall St., McKenzie Hollow Rock S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10:10 a.m.; Bible Class 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. MIXIE MISSIONARY BAPTIST COVENANT MINISTRIES CHURCH EVANGELISTIC MESSENGER’S 25860 Hwy. 77 OF GOD ASSOCIATION S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 20310 Main Street, Huntingdon 500 Faith Lane W.S. 2:30 p.m. Huntingdon, 986-4450 MT. ARARAT MISSIONARY BAPTIST GOSPEL West Main St. EMANUEL CHURCH OF Trezevant, 669-9453 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY HUNTINGDON W.S. 9:30 a.m.; S.S. 11:00 a.m. 268 High St., Huntingdon SR 22 N. Wed. 7:00 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. W.S. 10 a.m. Tues. 7 p.m. 731-9242201 METHODIST MT. NEBO BAPTIST LIBERTY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Buena Vista MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. CHURCH 107 Lexington St. Wed. 7 p.m. 2 mi. down Buena Vista Rd. Bruceton, 586-7611 S.S. 1st & 3rd 9 a.m. 2nd, 4th & 5th 10 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST a.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. W.S. 1st 10 a.m., 2nd 11 a.m., 3rd 8 a.m., 4th 9 a.m. HUNTINGDON CHRISTIAN MUD CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Concord Community off SR 22 South of CARTER’S CHAPEL UNITED Hwy. 70 S. Huntingdon METHODIST W.S. 4 p.m. - Wed.7 p.m. W.S. 10:30 a.m. every 2nd & 3rd Sun. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. LIFE SPRINGS NEW CROSSROADS MISSIONARY 4475 Hwy. 70, Cedar Grove BAPTIST DAVIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Cross Roads Church Rd., Huntingdon 8076 Hwy. 22 S., Huntingdon S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S.10 a.m. 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sun.; 11 NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER Wed. 7 p.m. a.m. 2nd Sun. 20310 E. Main St. W.S. 8 a.m. 4th Sun.; 9 a.m. 1st Sun.; 10 W.S. 10 a.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST a.m. 2nd Sun.; 11 a.m. 3rd Sun. Wed. 7 p.m. Hwy. 114, Yuma S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST TWIN CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH 148 Pine St. N. 28105 Broad St., Bruceton NEW REEDY CREEK MISSIONARY Bruceton, 586-4247 S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. BAPTIST S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Youth 6:30 p.m. 1115 Terry Road McLemoresville, 986-8168 HUNTINGDON FIRST UNITED Community Christian S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. METHODIST Fellowship Church 201 Asbury Circle 125 3rd Street E (behind Farm Bureau) NEW SPRING HILL BAPTIST Huntingdon, 986-2251 Huntingdon, TN 38344 (731)-441-7853 Spring Hill Church Rd. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:55 a.m. Pastor: Jerry Roach S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Worship: 10:45 AM Sunday LIBERTY ALL UNITED METHODIST PARKER CHAPEL MISSIONARY 2415 Old Stage Rd., Huntingdon FAITH IN CHRIST MINISTRY FULL BAPTIST CHURCH S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. GOSPEL Clarksburg 14170 Paris St. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Class 6:30 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. This Devotional & Directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services.

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. ~2 Thessalonians 1:11 Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 7A RECORDS / PUBLIC NOTICES

HUNTINGDON POLICE REPORTS CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF’S

Multiple Charges call about a woman hiding from recovered, and no restitution is REPORTS •Mark J. Rougeou, 24, of a man in the restroom. Upon due to Walmart. Ezell noted that McKenzie was arrested during arrival, Verner found Officer Fendley has had six prior theft a Jan. 22 traffic stop in Hunting- Carlton Cupples speaking with incidents at Walmart. Theft dow tinting appeared too dark. A mond and Townes got into an don and has since been bound Wyatt outside the store. Verner • • • •Kenneth Lawson of Hollow window tint reader showed that altercation at around 4.51 p.m. over to the Carroll County Grand noted that he detected an odor Drugs, Public Intoxication Rock told deputies on Feb. 8 it was darker than the legal limit, regarding one of them not clean- Jury on charges of four counts he believed to be marijuana •Carla Lawton, 45, of Hunting- that someone had removed the and a computer check showed ing the house enough. Spruell of assault, resisting arrest, pos- coming from Wyatt, so officers don was charged with posses- license plate from his vehicle that Milton’s license was sus- allegedly struck Thurmond in session of a schedule VI drug, transported her to the HPD and sion of a schedule II drug, drug sometime before 8 a.m. that pended. Officers found a rock of the face, and then Thurmond drug paraphernalia, violation of questioned her further. A search paraphernalia, and public in- morning. white powder that tested posi- shoved Spruell, causing him to registration law, and violation of of Wyatt’s purse revealed two toxication on Jan. 19 outside her Lawson said he wasn’t sure tive for cocaine in a pocket of fall down and receive a cut on financial responsibility. meth pipes, three pink pills, residence. exactly when or where the theft Milton’s jacket, and a search of his buttocks. Townes noted that According to the report by Of- one white square pill believed According to the report by occurred. the vehicle yielded three spoons police have received calls in ficer Joseph Hedge, the HPD to be ecstasy, a white powder Officer Labe Ezell, he went to • • • and two pipes with narcotics the past about the two brothers received a call that a man was believed to be meth, and some Lawton’s residence after receiv- Drugs, License Violation residue on them, and 3.7 grams fighting. driving a red Ford Fiesta with marijuana residue at the bottom ing a call requesting a welfare •Eric Dewayne Milton, 52, of of a white powder substance in • • • no tag on the vehicle. Hedge of the purse. check. Upon arrival, Ezell found 45 Johnson Street, Trezevant, a container in the glove com- Bank Fraud observed a vehicle fitting the • • • Lawton passed out behind the was charged with possession of partment. •The Sheriff’s Department description traveling on East Felony Drug Possession wheel of her vehicle, which was cocaine with intent, drug para- • • • is looking into a recent case of Main Street and conducted a •Mark William Pearson, 33, of still running. Ezell woke Lawton phernalia, driving on a suspend- Disorderly Conduct bank fraud. traffic stop at Hill Court. Hedge Huntingdon was charged with by tapping on the driver’s side ed license, and a window tint •Christian Thurmond, 21, and Henry Rougeau told depu- asked the driver (later identified felony possession of marijuana, window, and when Lawton ex- violation during a Feb. 7 traffic Ronnie Spruell Jr., 23, both of 52 ties on Feb. 2 that someone as Rougeou) to provide his driv- speeding, and violation of insur- ited the vehicle, Ezell noted that stop in Hollow Rock. Hill Top Road, McKenzie, were made $977.76 in unauthorized er’s license, and Rougeou said ance law during a Jan. 24 traffic she was unsteady on her feet, According to the report by both charged with disorderly charges on his ATM bank card that he didn’t have to show his stop in Huntingdon. her speech was slurred, and Deputy Cody Walker, he and an- conduct following a Feb. 6 inci- on Google. The bank has not license and that the officer didn’t According to the report by Of- she could barely keep her eyes other officer conducted a traffic dent at their mutual residence. returned the funds to Rougeau’s have a reason to pull him over. ficer Michael Verner, he pulled open. After getting Lawton’s stop on a vehicle driven by Mil- According to the report by account, which makes him the Hedge reported that Rougeou over a vehicle driven by Pear- consent to search the vehicle, ton after observing that the win- Deputy Chance Townes, Thur- victim in this case. then reached for the ignition, son after clocking the vehicle Ezell found two meth pipes (one and when Hedge tried to grab at 48 mph in a 35 mph zone on in her jacket pocket and one in his arm, Rougeou struck the of- East Main Street. While speak- her purse), two small baggies ficer across the chest and shoul- ing with Pearson, Verner detect- (one containing meth residue), PROPERTY TRANSFERS der. Other officers arrived at the ed the odor of marijuana com- two metal pipes with marijuana scene to assist, but Rougeou ing from inside the car. When in them, and eight Percocet pills refused to exit the vehicle and asked if he had any illegal drugs in her purse with no prescription. •Judith M. Green to Tiffany R. Ray Berryman in District 4. •Dale R. and Deborah S. Davis started swinging at the officers, in the car, Pearson initially said • • • Green in District 17. •Stephen M. and Shelley J. Bru- to Aaron Floyd in District 22. who then tazed Rougeou twice no, but then admitted to having License Violation •Michaela Barnhill to Anton nett to Brenda Sue Troxcil in •Gerald Lynn and James Max- before finally getting him out of marijuana in the floorboard un- •Arius Rommaine Simpson, Townes in District 22. District 6. well Hall to Edd S. Scarbrough the vehicle and restraining him. der the seat. Verner found two 25, was cited for driving on a re- •Robert Louis Jamison to Robert •Agnes Bush to Travis Ray and and others in District 22. During that struggle, Rougeou bags filled with marijuana while voked license (first offense) and Louis Jamison in District 15. Bethany Lynn Russell in Dis- •Sue Blow to John Michael and allegedly struck Officer Labe searching the vehicle. Verner speeding during a Jan. 12 traffic •James D. White to Ryan C. and trict 22. Dorothy Jane Presson in Dis- Ezell in the jaw, kicked Public was unable to show proof of in- stop in Huntingdon. Kristmar J. Vincent to Carroll •Jimmy and Susie Horton to trict 5. Safety Director Walter Smoth- surance. According to the report by Bank & Trust in District 10. Beverly Keymon in District 2. •Carroll Bank & Trust to Pierce, ers in the chest, and kicked Lt. • • • Officer Brad Allen, he pulled •Kristi Diane Bears to Becky E. •Jimmy W. and Brenda C. Pin- Inc. in District 11. Angie Barker in the knee. During Shoplifting over a car driven by Simpson and Thomas A. Earl Jr. son to Nicholas J. and Jamie •William L. and Emily D. Spen- a search of Rougeou’s vehicle, •Lucinda Ann Fendley, 45, after clocking the vehicle at 53 •Bunthan and Ratanak Duong B. Coomer in District 23. cer to Carter Heath Holling- officers found a grinder contain- of McKenzie was charged with mph in a 35 mph zone on Lex- Siv to Bunthan and Sovannroth •Dustin Blake Bennett to Sherry sworth in District 18 and 24. ing a small amount of marijuana theft of merchandise under ington Street. When asked for Siv in District 4. Kay Bennett in District 2. •C.S. Carty, FLP to Dune-Raki- and rolling papers. Rougeou did $1,000 on Jan. 23 at Walmart. his license, Simpson told Allen •Mark and Patricia Dillahunty to •Amy M. Horn to Timothy S. tyn, FLP. not have vehicle registration or According to the report by Of- that all he had was an ID card. Harry P. II and Karen L. Ander- Horn in District 7. •Randell Properties, Inc. to proof of insurance. ficer Labe Ezell, he responded A computer check showed that son in District 12. •Brian Alan Edwards to David O. Brennan Chase Firdwell in Dis- • • • to a report about a female shop- Simpson’s license was revoked. •Dwayne M. and Karen K. Pierce and Martha V. Renfroe in Dis- trict 6. Drug Possession lifter at Walmart, and upon arriv- to Pierce, Inc. in District 11. trict 10. •The late Escoe F. Clifford III to •Chasity Ann Wyatt of Lexing- al, Ezell found that Fendley was •Richard W. and Antoinette •Leah Constantino to Nicholas Centennial Bank in District 2. ton was charged with posses- being detained in the store secu- Stokes to Paul and Stacy H. George and Rhonda Mott Si- •Matthew Simmons to Theodore sion of schedule I, marijuana, rity office. Fendley allegedly ad- carroll Stokes in District 11. mopoulos. Richard and Tracy Gale Leroy and drug paraphernalia on Jan. mitted that she had placed three •James R. Sr. and Tina Boals to •Katherine H. Tomlinson to Julia in District 23. 10 at Walmart in Huntingdon. items in her purse with the inten- county James Russell Boals Jr. in Dis- Nan Haynes in District 16. •Steven and Joshua Spencer According to the report by Of- tion of leaving the store without trict 6. •Nonally, LLC to The Leiker to Marcus Kurt and Misty Kay ficer Michael Verner, we went paying for them. The items, val- GENERAL •Brenda Berryman to Stephen Family Trust in District 4. Collins in District 6. to Walmart after receiving a ued together at $33.66, were SESSIONS

There were only two cases PUBLIC NOTICES heard in last week in Carroll County General Sessions IN THE CHANCERY This 28TH day of JANUARY, Court. Both cases were dis- missed, including: COURT ALICIA DODD STOCKDALE 2021 •Kenny Fowler, Jr., Highway OF CARROLL COUNTY, Executor/Administrator 114, Buena Vista, dismissed, TENNESSEE LAURA A. KEETON This notice will run two charge of theft of property. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney consecutive weeks. •Thomas M.. Scrivner, As Required by KENNETH TODD Gurley Road, Beech Bluff, dis- TCA 30-2-306 Clerk and Master File claims in triplicate with: missed, charge of vandalism. PROBATE CASE NO: Kenneth Todd-Clerk & 2021PA28 02/10, 17 Master 99 Court Square, Suite 105 Huntingdon, TN 38344 Estate of DAVID PHALEN IN THE CHANCERY DODD, LATE OF CARROLL COURT COUNTY, TENNESSEE. OF CARROLL COUNTY, PHILLIP SANDERS & Notice is hereby given that TENNESSEE STEVE DILL on the 29TH day of JANUARY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Executor/Administrator 2021, Letters Testamentary, of As Required by DWAYNE D. MADDOX III Administration, in respect to TCA 30-2-306 Attorney the Estate of DAVID PHALEN PROBATE CASE NO: KENNETH TODD DODD deceased, who died 2021PE21 Clerk and Master DECEMBER 22ND, 2020, were issued to the undersigned 02/10, 17 by the Chancery Court Clerk Estate of LEE WARREN and Master of Carroll County, SANDERS, LATE OF IN THE CHANCERY Tennessee. All persons, resident CARROLL COUNTY, COURT and non-resident, having TENNESSEE. OF CARROLL COUNTY, claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that TENNESSEE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDER PREQUALIFICATION against the Estate are required on the 28TH day of JANUARY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS West Tennessee Public Utility District of to file the same with the Clerk 2021, Letters Testamentary, of As Required by of the above-named Court Administration, in respect to TCA 30-2-306 Weakley, Carroll & Benton Counties (WTPUD) / (Owner) on or before the earlier of the the Estate of LEE WARREN PROBATE CASE NO: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) SANDERS deceased, who 2021PE18 The West Tennessee Public Utility District of Weakley, Carroll & Benton Counties (WTPUD) is requesting otherwise their claims will be died JANUARY 14TH, 2021, Qualifications for General Construction for its expansion of the Natural Gas System. WTPUD was established forever barred: were issued to the undersigned in 1955 by the State of Tennessee to provide efficient and reliable natural gas energy throughout its franchised (1) (A) Four (4) months from by the Chancery Court Clerk Estate of BETTY JANE area of Weakley, Carroll & Benton Counties. HOUSTON, LATE OF WTPUD is projecting to make available two (2) separate bid packages on or about April 6, 2021. One the date of the first publication and Master of Carroll County, package (Contract A) will include providing and installing approximately 11 miles of 6.625” x 0.188”, X-52 (or posting, as the case may Tennessee. All persons, resident CARROLL COUNTY, steel pipe, valves, service lines, regulator stations and associated appurtenances in Carroll County. The second be) of this notice if the creditor and non-resident, having TENNESSEE. package (Contract B) will include providing and installing approximately 35 miles of 4” and 2” HDPE pipe, received an actual copy of this claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that service lines and associated appurtenances in Carroll County TN. Both mandatory Pre-Bid conferences will notice to creditors at least sixty against the Estate are required on the 28TH day of JANUARY, be scheduled for or about April 21, 2021 in Huntingdon, TN. The sealed bids from qualified bidders will (60) days before date that is four to file the same with the Clerk 2021, Letters Testamentary, of be opened on or about May 6, 2021 for Contract A (steel package) and Contract B (PE package) with an (4) months from the date of the of the above-named Court Administration, in respect to estimated Notice to Proceed date of June 1, 2021 for both Contracts. The projects shall have an approximate first publication (or posting); or on or before the earlier of the the Estate of BETTY JANE Substantial Completion date of May 31, 2022 and an approximate Final Completion date of June 30, 2022. (B) Sixty (60) days from dates prescribed in (1) or (2) HOUSTON deceased, who Prequalification Bidder Applications must be received no later than the date the creditor received otherwise their claims will be died OCTOBER 14TH, 2020, 4:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 4, 2021 at: West TN Public Utility District - Attention: Brent Dillahunty an actual copy of the Notice forever barred: were issued to the undersigned 14055 Paris Street, Huntingdon, TN 38344 to Creditors, if the creditor (1) (A) Four (4) months from by the Chancery Court Clerk Phone: 731-986-8289 | Email: [email protected] received a copy of the notice the date of the first publication and Master of Carroll County, Pre-Qualification applications will be made available Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in pdf format. Each less than sixty (60) days prior (or posting, as the case may Tennessee. All persons, resident Bidder submitting a Prequalified Bidders Application will be notified of its status by WTPUD no later than to the date that is four (4) be) of this notice if the creditor and non-resident, having 4:00 p.m., local time, March 25, 2021. months from the date of the received an actual copy of this claims, matured or unmatured, The Prequalification Bidder Application can be obtained by contacting: first publication (or posting) as notice to creditors at least sixty against the Estate are required Clark Engineering & Utility Solutions West TN Public Utility District described in (1) (A); or (60) days before date that is four to file the same with the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from (4) months from the date of the of the above-named Court PO Box 132. 14055 Paris Street the decedent’s date of death. first publication (or posting); or on or before the earlier of the Bolivar, TN 38008 Huntingdon, TN 38344 All persons indebted to (B) Sixty (60) days from dates prescribed in (1) or (2) the above Estate must come the date the creditor received otherwise their claims will be Ph: 731-616-8846 Ph: 731-986-8289 forward and make proper an actual copy of the Notice forever barred: attn: Richard Clark attn: Mike Stafford settlement with the undersigned to Creditors, if the creditor (1) (A) Four (4) months from email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] at once. received a copy of the notice the date of the first publication TH The Contractor understands that this solicitation does not constitute an agreement or a contract with the This 29 day of JANUARY, less than sixty (60) days prior (or posting, as the case may Contractor. An official contract or agreement is not binding until responses are reviewed and accepted by 2021 to the date that is four (4) be) of this notice if the creditor the appointed WTPUD staff, approved by the appropriate level of WTPUD authority, and executed by all months from the date of the received an actual copy of this parties. Contractors should prepare responses as simply and economically as possible, providing a concise This notice will run two first publication (or posting) as notice to creditors at least sixty description of the Contractor’s ability to meet the requirements contained herein. The pre-qualification of consecutive weeks. described in (1) (A); or (60) days before date that is four contractors does not imply that any bid submitted by a pre-qualified contractor automatically qualifies that (2) Twelve (12) months from (4) months from the date of the bid as a “competitive, “responsive,” or a “satisfactory” bid. All bidders must be licensed General Contractors File claims in triplicate with: the decedent’s date of death. first publication (or posting); or as required by the Tennessee Contractors Licensing Act and must submit bids in compliance with TCA 62-6- Kenneth Todd-Clerk & All persons indebted to (B) Sixty (60) days from 119. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all submittals. Master the above Estate must come the date the creditor received Signed: Mr. Brent Dillahunty Date: February 5, 2021 99 Court Square, Suite 105 forward and make proper See PUBLIC NOTICES, West TN Public Utility District Huntingdon, TN 38344 settlement with the undersigned at once. Page 8A Page 8A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES / CLASSIFIEDS

died MAY 17TH, 2020, were IN THE CHANCERY This notice will run two less than sixty (60) days prior a Board meeting on Friday, PUBLIC issued to the undersigned by COURT consecutive weeks. to the date that is four (4) February 26, 2021 beginning the Chancery Court Clerk and OF CARROLL COUNTY, months from the date of the at 10:00 a.m. The meeting NOTICES Master of Carroll County, TENNESSEE File claims in triplicate with: first publication (or posting) as will be physically held at the FROM PAGE 7A Tennessee. All persons, resident NOTICE TO CREDITORS Kenneth Todd-Clerk & described in (1) (A); or Northwest TN Head Start/ and non-resident, having As Required by Master (2) Twelve (12) months from Early Head Start Central Office an actual copy of the Notice claims, matured or unmatured, TCA 30-2-306 99 Court Square, Suite 105 the decedent’s date of death. located at 938C Walnut Avenue to Creditors, if the creditor against the Estate are required PROBATE CASE NO: Huntingdon, TN 38344 All persons indebted to the W., McKenzie, TN and held received a copy of the notice less to file the same with the Clerk 2021PE23 above Estate must come forward virtually by Zoom. than sixty (60) days prior to the of the above-named Court and make proper settlement date that is four (4) months from on or before the earlier of the BRENT FRONABARGER with the undersigned at once. 02/17 the date of the first publication dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Estate of JAMES RANDALL Executor/Administrator (or posting) as described in (1) otherwise their claims will be FRONABARGER, LATE DWAYNE D. MADDOX III Jennifer Carter Rogers HOLLOW ROCK- (A); or forever barred: OF CARROLL COUNTY, Attorney Executor/Administrator BRUCETON (2) Twelve (12) months from (1) (A) Four (4) months from TENNESSEE. KENNETH TODD 01/26/2021 SPECIAL SCHOOL the decedent’s date of death. the date of the first publication Notice is hereby given that Clerk and Master Steve Greer DISTRICT All persons indebted to the (or posting, as the case may on the 28TH day of JANUARY, Attorney ACCEPTING BIDS above Estate must come forward be) of this notice if the creditor 2021, Letters Testamentary, of 02/10, 17 01/26/2021 and make proper settlement received an actual copy of this Administration, in respect to the Kenneth Todd The Hollow Rock-Bruceton with the undersigned at once. notice to creditors at least sixty Estate of JAMES RANDALL State of Tennessee Clerk and Master Special School District will be This 28TH day of JANUARY, (60) days before date that is four FRONABARGER deceased, Carroll County 01/28/2021 taking bids for lawn care of the 2021 (4) months from the date of the who died NOVEMBER Probate Division school campus. The lawn care first publication (or posting); or 3RD, 2020, were issued to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS 02/10, 17 will include mowing and weed This notice will run two (B) Sixty (60) days from undersigned by the Chancery As Required by eating all areas of the campus consecutive weeks. the date the creditor received Court Clerk and Master of TCA 30-2-306 BID NOTICE except the football field. an actual copy of the Notice Carroll County, Tennessee. Case No. 2021-PE-22 Bidders need to submit bids for File claims in triplicate with: to Creditors, if the creditor All persons, resident and non- CARROLL COUNTY a FIVE year contract. Bidders Kenneth Todd-Clerk & received a copy of the notice less resident, having claims, matured Estate of LEWIS WRIGHT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT must provide liability insurance Master than sixty (60) days prior to the or unmatured, against the Estate CARTER, Deceased WILL BE TAKING BIDS ON coverage. For details you may 99 Court Square, Suite 105 date that is four (4) months from are required to file the same (6) COUNTY RD PROJECTS contact the Superintendent’s Huntingdon, TN 38344 the date of the first publication with the Clerk of the above- Notice is hereby given that FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020- office at 29590 Broad Street, (or posting) as described in (1) named Court on or before the on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2021. Bruceton, TN, 38317, phone (A); or earlier of the dates prescribed in 2021, letters testamentary (or 731-418-4180. PATRICK K. HOUSTON (2) Twelve (12) months from (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of administration as the case 1) LONG ROCK CHURCH The deadline for submitting Executor/Administrator the decedent’s date of death. will be forever barred: may be) in respect of the Estate ROAD bids will be February 25, DWAYNE D. MADDOX III All persons indebted to the (1) (A) Four (4) months from of Lewis Wright Carter, who 2) CROSSROAD CHURCH 2021, 11:00 a.m. The Hollow Attorney above Estate must come forward the date of the first publication died December 27, 2020, were ROAD Rock-Bruceton Special School KENNETH TODD and make proper settlement (or posting, as the case may issued to the undersigned by 3) ROCHELL ROAD District reserves the right to Clerk and Master with the undersigned at once. be) of this notice if the creditor the Clerk and Master of Carroll 4) CLARKSBURG ROAD accept or reject any or all bids. This 21ST day of JANUARY, received an actual copy of this County, Tennessee. All persons, 5) WESTPORT ROAD 02/10, 17 2021 notice to creditors at least sixty resident and non-resident, 6) RIMMER ROAD 02/17 (60) days before date that is four having claims, matured or IN THE CHANCERY This notice will run two (4) months from the date of the unmatured, against the estate SEALED BIDS WILL NOTICE TO BID COURT consecutive weeks. first publication (or posting); or are required to file the same BE OPENED FEBUARY OF CARROLL COUNTY, (B) Sixty (60) days from with the Clerk of the above- 25, 2021 AT 9:00 A.M. AT The Town of Trezevant is TENNESSEE File claims in triplicate with: the date the creditor received named Court on or before the THE CARROLL COUNTY seeking sealed bids to replace a NOTICE TO CREDITORS Kenneth Todd-Clerk & an actual copy of the Notice earlier of the dates prescribed in HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. roof, replace or repair bathrooms As Required by Master to Creditors, if the creditor (1) or (2) otherwise their claims YOU CAN CALL THE (make handicap accessible), TCA 30-2-306 99 Court Square, Suite 105 received a copy of the notice less will be forever barred: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT repair building as needed and PROBATE CASE NO: Huntingdon, TN 38344 than sixty (60) days prior to the (1) (A) Four (4) months from FOR SPECIFICATIONS. 731- paint inside and outside of 2021PA14 date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication 986-1998. building. The building is located the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may CARROLL COUNTY HAS at the ballfield in Trezevant. MATTHEW WEST (or posting) as described in (1) be) of this notice if the creditor THE RIGHT TO REJECT Specifications may be picked Estate of SHIRLEY Executor/Administrator (A); or received an actual copy of this ANY AND ALL BIDS. up at City Hall M-F 8:00 a.m.- T. CRIDER, LATE OF ELLEN ZHANG (2) Twelve (12) months from Notice to Creditors at least sixty 4:00 p.m. Bids will be accepted CARROLL COUNTY, Attorney the decedent’s date of death. (60) days before date that is four 02/17, 24 until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March TENNESSEE. KENNETH TODD All persons indebted to the (4) months from the date of the 5, 2021 and will be opened at Notice is hereby given that Clerk and Master above Estate must come forward first publication (or posting); or PUBLIC SERVICE the board meeting on Tuesday on the 21ST day of JANUARY, and make proper settlement (B) Sixty (60) days from ANNOUNCEMENT March 9th at 6:30 p.m. 2021, Letters Testamentary, 02/10, 17 with the undersigned at once. the date the creditor received The Town reserves the right of Administration, in respect This 28TH day of JANUARY, an actual copy of the Notice The Board of Directors of to refuse any and all bids. to the Estate of SHIRLEY 2021 to Creditors, if the creditor Northwest Tennessee Economic T. CRIDER deceased, who received the copy of the notice Development Council will hold 02/17, 24

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ronPARK the momentum in the third Wade, Ella Rodgers, and Lau- sports editor quarter, closing the gap by four ren Flowers with 4 apiece; and points, but they were still trail- Avery Mayberry and Kaylee The Clarksburg Lady Rockets ing 31-24 going into the fourth. Stockdale with 2 each. concluded their season Saturday The difference stayed at Sarah Derryberry led the Lady afternoon with a 54-42 loss to around seven points through Rockets with 11 points, fol- the Big Sandy Lady Red Devils most of the final quarter, but Big lowed by Grace Bartholomew in the first round of the District Sandy pulled away, mostly from 9, Sami Roney 8, Jasmine Bai- 11A Basketball Tournament. the free-throw line, as the Lady ley 7, Makiya Abdallah 4, and The Lady Rockets started Rockets racked up the fouls. Cassie Blount 3. well, outscoring Big Sandy 7-6 The Lady Red Devils put up 17 The Lady Red Devils ad- in the first quarter, but the Lady points from the foul line in the vance to the semifinals, though Red Devils turned up the heat fourth with 11 being made by due to due to bad weather, it was in the second quarter, scoring Ashlynn Berry, who ended up uncertain at press time when the 17 points over just five from with a game-leading 26 points. District Tournament would re- Clarksburg. Big Sandy was out Other scorers for Big Sandy sume. front 23-12 at the half. included Lydia Dykes with 7; The Lady Rockets grabbed Bailey Berry with 5; Annalisa

Lady Rebels end regular season with thin win over Arlington jimSTEELE attack held off a much bigger Arlington’s Charmen Taylor sports writer Arlington team. The Lady Ti- contributed 10 points in the sec- gers’ Carmen Taylor had three ond frame, but was limited to Tuesday night, McKenzie triples and 13 of her game-high four points the rest of the way. held off visiting Triple A Arling- 20 points to rock McKenzie on She finished with 19. Taylor ton 65-63 in an add-on, girls- its heels, but when the buzzer Dupree had 12 points. only game. sounded, McKenzie prevailed. McKenzie’s bench depth was TAKING AIM – Clarks- Arlington was seeking a Savannah Davis led McKen- telling. The Lady Rebels’ bench burg’s Sarah Derryberry game since many Shelby Coun- zie with 13 points, Lilly Bennett outscored the Lady Tigers 21-4. takes aim at the basket ty schools didn’t play this year added 12, including big free Arlington finished its regular as Big Sandy’s Ella Rod- because of the COVID-19 pan- throws in the final frame. Bri- season campaign at 11-5. McK- gers tries for the block demic. MHS agreed to host the ley Auvenshine had three triples enzie, ranked No. 3 in the state during the Lady Rockets’ season-ending loss to Lady Tigers. and 11 points. Dani Dyer tossed by he Associated Press, is 23-1. the Lady Red Devils Sat- And what a game it was. in 10 for the Lady Rebels, in- urday. The Lady Rebels’ balanced cluding a three.

Weather puts Dreary days pause on As I prepare to type this get as of Sunday as I am writ- is no such thing as traveling in miss the NCAA tournament un- week’s column, a snow apoca- ing this column – was that there the NBA, and it sometimes re- less they win the SEC tourna- district lypse is predicted to converge is no way we are getting the sembles a football game with ment. I still watch Tennessee on our tournament in this week. It was all the contact and all the fake play but get frustrated when action little com- about four years ago that we contact. Players like Lebron they lose a game they should munity and had bad weather that delayed James, who many consider the have won. it’s a rare the tournament, and it creates best player, talk too much out- This afternoon I have some ronPARK day night – but those have all occurrence problems. side the game. I saw a high- golf to watch from Pebble sports editor been delayed. And whether or around On top of a pandemic and now light of a game with Memphis Beach, which is one of the great not the tournament will resume these parts inclement weather, its been hard in which he falls down without courses in the world, and the As of press time Monday, the later this week depends on the of the on a sportswriter and a sports being touched, and the referees, sunshine in Monterey is making snow was coming down pretty weather. woods, fanatic. It has, however, made who spend a lot of time pro- me jealous. I’m not much of a hard, and things were looking First-round girls games were as we say me realize some other things tecting the best players in the race fan but today I decided to pretty uncertain regarding the played on Saturday with the here in the about my sports watching hab- game, called an offensive foul. watch the Daytona 500. Fifteen District 11A Basketball Tour- West Carroll Lady War Eagles South. My its. I can barely watch an NBA He should have been given an laps into the race 16 cars wreck, nament. defeating the Hollow Rock- first thought went to the district game unless it is the Memphis award for the worst flop ever. and then there is a lengthy rain It was announced Monday Bruceton Central Lady Tigers tournament and the first round Grizzlies. First of all, most of College basketball is still delay and its back to golf. that school had been called 63-39 and the Big Sandy Lady for the boys, which was to begin the players are spoiled brats and good to watch, but the blue It has been a rough 24 off through Wednesday due to Red Devils topping the Clarks- Monday, and the semifinals for always making a political state- bloods of the game, such as months, and oh how I long for the weather, so, according to burg Lady Rockets 54-42. the girls, which was supposed to ment about some issue instead Kentucky, North Carolina, March and baseball, or least TSSAA regulations, schools The Lady War Eagles and begin Tuesday. of just playing basketball. Duke, and Kansas, all have I hope there will be games to will not be able to host games Lady Red Devils advance to My thought – with the amount Secondly, to me its not real fallen on hard times and are watch. Snow may not be the until they re-open. the semifinals, though when of snow that we are expected to basketball in my opinion. There not even ranked. Kentucky will only apocalypse we are facing. First-round boys games those games will be played is had been scheduled for Mon- anyone’s guess. The Lady Ti- day night, and girls semifinal gers and Lady Rockets have games were slated for Tues- concluded their seasons. Contemporary stats misleading I was at my gym, watching the last 30-40 years and I’m not ries. After ‘69, there were two You kind of have an appre- some kind of special about col- sure it’s for the best. But it’s divisions in each league and ciation for someone like Yogi lege football. I am not sure what where we are at the moment. those winners would play to ad- Berra, who played in something it was about, but they had a lot There are a lot more bowl vance to the World Series. like 72 World Series games. of the coaches whose teams games than there were 40 years Today, you have the wildcard Consider that Pete Rose played populate the Top-10 in the rank- ago. Back in the late 1970s, you round, the divisional round, in fewer than half that many. ings. might have an opportunity to and the league championship And there are some “fans” I won’t go into pointing fin- play in one of 14 bowl games. A round before you even get to out there asking, “Yogi who?” gers or naming names, but lot of eight-and-nine-win teams the Series. Sure, give coaches Jim Steele is a correspondent ESPN, as it didn’t make the post-season as a and players credit for actually for Magic Valley Publishng and often does, result. Now, if you have a pulse, making it there numerous times the host of The Pressbox, which blows up you qualify for a bowl, even if today, but ask yourself the ques- airs 4-6 p.m. CT, Monday- some sta- you are 6-6 and in some cases tion: How many games would Thursdsay on WRJB, 95.9 FM, tistics that, 5-7. they have played in had they Camden, Tenn. in my view, To me, that tends to devalue come up in the 70s and 80s? are histori- the post-season. cally insig- Additionally, there were no nificant. conference championships, no Without college playoffs and no national disclosing title games. In some instances, the iden- teams are afforded two, perhaps tity of the coach and school, three bites at the post-season there were some figures that apple. These statistics, as good this coach had done something as they sound, are a bit watered (bowl victories, 10-win seasons, down by today’s standards, post-season appearances, pick which has been a saddening one) that no other coach at that trend in this country going back school had ever done before. to the early 1990s Keep in mind this is a heavy- Similarly, in baseball, you weight program with a ton of hear about players with incred- history. The knee-jerk reaction ible post-season statistics. With is “wow!” But if you really so many levels of the post-sea- scrutinize the legacy, you’ll find son, why wouldn’t they have how misleading those statistics big numbers. Keep in mind that are. before 1969, only the American For starters, the game of col- League and National League lege football has changed over winners went to the World Se- Page 10A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 SPORTS

CENTRAL ROYALTY WITH ESCORTS – Members of the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central homecoming royalty and escorts (from left) are Sophie Bratton, Noah Hampton, Nevaeh Davis, Austin Craig, queen Malorie Clements-Tilman, Thomas Crews, Mya Harris and Daniel Inman. Photo by Shirley Nanney.

CENTRAL HOMECOMING ROYALTY – Members of the Hollow Malorie Clements-Tilman CHEERLEADERS – Central senior cheerleaders were presented Rock-Bruceton Central homecoming royalty (from left) are Sophie Central Homecoming Queen momentos. Senior ball team members were honored with blue Bratton, Nevaeh Davis, queen Malorie Clements - Tilman and Mya basketballs. Photo by Shirley Nanney. Harris. Photo by Shirley Nanney. Central homecoming queen is Malorie Clements-Tilman shirleyNANNEY She was escorted by Thomas Davis. Her escort was senior Harris. She was escorted by basketball. Gray and Jeremy Gray, Ethan Editor Crews, a senior and team co- Austin Craig, son of JC and senior Daniel Inman, son of Due to the fact that the Grooms-Drinkard, son of Chris Hollow Rock-Bruceton captain. He is the son of Trey Becky Craig. Stephen and Danielle Grace. seniors have not had a typical and Stephanie Drinkard and Central High School celebrated and Tammy Crews. Sophie Bratton, daughter of Royalty members were year, each one was presented other seniors Jonathan, Thomas, its basketball homecoming Feb. Malorie is a four-year Jenny Bratton and Rich Bratton presented flowers by senior with a special momento by Austin and Daniel, Sophie, 9 by crowning a queen among basketball player and has served and a senior, was selected as cheerleaders Anna Batte, teacher Miranda Ornouski. Malorie, Naveah and Mya were the four members of the royalty as football manager. She is a second maid. She was escorted daughter of Marty and Lisa Senior cheerleaders presented blue basketballs, in ceremonies prior to the boy’s member of several clubs that by senior Noah Hampton, team Batte, and Maria McMackins, Anna and Maria were each autographed by team members. game with Clarksburg. include Beta, History, Math, co-captain, son of Jonathan and daughter of Mark and Dawn given a bracelet and framed The teams and cheerleaders Crowned as queen was and Chemistry. April Hampton. McMackins. remembrance that included the also enjoyed some video Malorie Clements-Tilman, a Nevaeh Davis, a senior, was Myra Harris, a senior chosen A special presentation took cheerleaders’ autographs. The highlights from the games senior and daughter of Rachel named first maid. She is the as third maid, is the daughter place following the crowning senior ballplayers that included during the past season. Clements and David Tillman. daughter of David and Summer of Leslie Jameson and Danny for the seniors involved with Zachary Gray, son of Krystal Lady War Eagles advance Need help Getting past Lady Tigers Social Security ronPARK Basketball Tournament Satur- to a sizable 21-11 lead in the Central 18-12 in the fourth Disability Benefits? sports editor day night in Atwood. first quarter, spearheaded by a quarter. The Lady War Eagles grabbed 14-point effort by Mia Jones. Jones was her team’s and the Before snow and ice shut ev- the win 63-39 and will advance Nevaeh Davis put up eight game’s top scorer with 21 points, erything down, the West Carroll to the semifinals – whenever the points for Central in the first. followed by Amaya Thompson Lady War Eagles and Hollow weather allows for that – and The Lady War Eagles kept the with 13, Skylar Jones with 10, We can help! Rock-Bruceton Lady Tigers the Lady Tigers concluded their momentum going and outscored Erin Norman with 9, Shaylin managed to get in their first- season. Central 12-7 in the second pe- Pruitt and Janzen Winberry with round match of the District 11A West Carroll jumped out riod to hold a 33-18 halftime 3 each, and Kelsey Holmes and advantage. Alyssa Butler had 2 apiece. The West Carroll girls wid- Davis led Central with 16, ened there lead by three in the followed by Malorie Clements third quarter and were ahead 45- with 9, Mykenzie Burton with 27 going into the final frame. 5, Sophie Bratton with 4, Lae- FIGHTING FOR YOUR The Lady War Eagles finished gan Binkley with 3, and Mya the win as they outperformed Harris with 2. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR OVER 25 YEARS! You Could Be Eligible To Receive:

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