An undercover operation spanning 15 months into the sale of illicit drugs throughout Carroll County has resulted in the indictment and arrest of dozens of individuals. On Jan. 10 during an extensive roundup involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various drugs, vehicles, explosive devices, and more than $30,000 in cash were seized,…
A resolution that would have amended the general fund by decreasing the civic center director’s annual salary by $15,000 and increasing the airport manager’s yearly salary by that amount drew much discussion before it failed 10-7 at the Jan. 9 County Legislative meeting. Commissioner Barry Mac Murphy the motion. As it stands now, the airport…
shirleyNANNEY Editor The town of Bruceton will be purchasing two 2023 three quarter ton Chevrolet Silverado trucks at a cost of $38,513.80 each, according to the action of aldermen at the Jan. 10 board meeting. Street and Parks Dept. Supervisor Andy Baker had requested new utility truck because the two presently being used are 20…
State Rep. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, was officially sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Martin took the oath of office during the first legislative day of the 113th General Assembly. He was elected in November to represent House District 79, which includes part of Carroll, Gibson and…
It is official the 2023 Bassmaster Junior National Championship will not be returning to Carroll County. The decision, made by Bassmaster, is due to their desire to have more boats fishing the tournament, according to Carroll County Chamber of Commerce president Brad Hurley. They would like to have 120+ boats fishing the tournament. All parties…
shirleyNANNEY Editor The city of McKenzie is getting prepared for the next snow by purchasing a snow plow. In the Jan. 12 meeting, council members voted to purchase a this piece of equipment from Source Well for $10,266. The funds will come from the Street Dept. capital outlay funds. It will have a five-year guarantee,…
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