Roundtable discussion centered on high-speed internet, Charter Spectrum broadband grant
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Roundtable discussion centered on high-speed internet, Charter Spectrum broadband grant

BySabrina Bates

sabrinaBATES MVP Regional News Editor Carroll County officials and members of Charter Spectrum’s corporate team addressed a packed house at the Tea Room on the Court Square in Huntingdon Thursday afternoon following an announcement that Charter would use some grant funding to expand broadband internet to residents. Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler introduced a panel…

Ryan White named McKenzie Police Chief by council members
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Ryan White named McKenzie Police Chief by council members

ByShirley Nanney

shirleyNANNEY Editor McKenzie’s acting police chief Ryan White, 41, officially became McKenzie’s police chief in a special called meeting of the McKenzie City Council Oct. 4. He had been named the assistant chief about a month earlier and then from there he was chosen as the acting chief when Police Chief Craig Moates suddenly retired….

‘Shovel’s project’ combines education and ice cream
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‘Shovel’s project’ combines education and ice cream

BySabrina Bates

sabrinaBATES MVP Regional News Editor [email protected] A local utility company is offering a chance at sweet treats while spreading a message of safety. In its second year, the West Tennessee Public Utility District’s Shovels for Ice Cream Program invites community members to find miniature shovels marked with 811 scattered throughout the town in exchange for…

A second public hearing required on beer license for Monarch Social Cafe
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A second public hearing required on beer license for Monarch Social Cafe

ByCarroll County Now

The Huntingdon Beer Board approved a beer permit for Hillary Clifft doing business as Monarch Social Cafe to sell beer at retail for on premise consumption at an Oct. 4 public hearing. However, it will have to be voted on again due to an error in the name. No meeting had been set on Monday…

Fillies Volleyball finishes second in district tournament
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Fillies Volleyball finishes second in district tournament

ByRussell Bush

By russellBUSH The Huntingdon Fillies volleyball team in only its second year of existence finished the regular season with a 16-4 record and entered the District 12 tournament as the two seed and won their opening game of the tournament with a hard fought three set to two win over Middleton. The Fillies won the…