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Monday, November 23
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SANTA AT THE DIXIE
Children visiting Santa at The Dixie Sunday afternoon
advised him of their gift lists. At left, seven-year-old Gracie Holland and at
right, Madison Granger, 7, whisper to Santa what they want left under their
Christmas trees. Juliet Romines, 4, (standing in front) waits her turn to talk with
Santa while six-month-old Ozzy Lessenberry seems amazed at his first glimpse
of the man from the North Pole. Gracie is the daughter of Gwen Holland of
Huntingdon. Madison’s parents are Eddie and Tameka Granger of Trezevant.
Juliet is the daughter of Joseph and
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McKenzie purchasing Steward County’s fire truck
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PRESENTATION – McKenzie Mayor Walter Winchester accepts a $4,500 check from the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for the purchase of a third tornado siren. Sorority president, Jennifer Waldrup, is making the check presentation to the mayor. Others in photo (from left) are Sandra Spires, Georgette Sumrok, Teri King, Sharon Hunter, Susan Nelson and Bonnie Dillon.
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McKenzie council members believe they’re getting a deal
and a half in the fire truck they’re purchasing from Stewart County for
$35,000.
Although the purchase was not an agenda item, Mayor
Walter Winchester ask council members to approve it being added to
Thursday night’s business.
“Our Fire Department visited and drove it,” said the mayor.
“It has a 65 foot ladder, a hose and nozzle that goes up with the ladder.
Firemen won’t have to go inside a burning structure as
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Huntingdon awarded $500,000 grants for sewer rehab
The Town of Huntingdon will be receiving a $500,000
Community Development Block Grant for sewer improvements, Mayor Dale
Kelley told council members in the Nov. 10 meeting.
This announcement was among several made by the mayor during the
meeting.
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Former countian’s wife charged in murder
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Gary Cole
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The wife of a former Hollow Rock resident, Gary Cole, of
Enville, has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated arson and
tampering with evidence in his death.
Melissa R. Cole, 41, is being held in McNairy County Jail in lieu of a $500,000
bond.
She is accused of shooting her husband in the head while he
was asleep on a loveseat and setting their home on fire to cover up the crime.
She is to appear in McNairy County General Sessions Court on Jan 7.
Cole’s body was discovered during the early hours of Nov. 3 when firemen
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McKenzie School Board discuss goals for system
McKenzie Special School District board members talked of
goals for the school system and future objectives for director of schools, Lynn
Watkins, during a work session held Nov. 3 at the Central Office.
After meeting for an hour in discussion on the matter, board members
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More Headlines
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Bruceton fulltime employees to receive $150 bonuses
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Central school board meeting focuses on School Report Card
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Business Expo draws large number of visitors
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Trezevant residents asked to burn leaves and brush
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State releases Investigative Audit of Trezevant’s books
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A Dream Becomes A Reality
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