Huntingdon, McKenzie’s grants will assist bridge and sewer projects 
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Huntingdon, McKenzie’s grants will assist bridge and sewer projects 

 Huntingdon and McKenzie are among the 64 communities that will receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter recently approved $27.3 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives.“Quality infrastructure…

Atwood Mayor, Alderman honored for service 
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Atwood Mayor, Alderman honored for service 

Atwood Mayor James Halford and Alderman L.N. McNabb who did not run for re-election in the Aug. election were honored recently. Both received plaques for their service to Atwood. Halford has served 39 years as mayor and McNabb has been an alderman for 50 years or more. Halford’s plaque read: “James Halford, In grateful appreciation…

New McKenzie mayor sworn in Four council members
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New McKenzie mayor sworn in Four council members

McKenzie’s new mayor, Ryan Griffin who won in the Nov. 8 election took the oath of office Nov. 30 at City Hall’s council room while his wife, Lisa, held the Bible that had special meaning. It had belonged to his grandfather Frank Webb of Bradford. He also wore the tie that had been Ken Mitchum’s,…

Huntingdon man dies in Saturday wreck
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Huntingdon man dies in Saturday wreck

A young Huntingdon man was killed in a one vehicle accident Saturday morning around 7:55 a.m. that happened on U.S. Highway 70. Mason Tanner Pillow, 26, died after his 2014 Dodge Durango, exited the roadway and struck multiple trees. He was traveling east at the time. According to his obituary at Chase Funeral Home in…