A report at the McKenzie Police department stated that Joseph Floyd, of 55 Newsome street was arrested last week for domestic assault after he threw his girlfriend into a sheetrock wall. The girlfriend met officers in the yard and showed them bruises and marks of where Floyd had thrown her into the wall.
Sgt. Gary Walker entered the home and told Floyd, who was being loud and obnoxious to be quiet. Sgt. Walker smelled marijuana instantly and called Officer Ryan White to assit. Floyd was arrested immediately for the domestic assault and a search of his person revealed drugs as well. A cigar blount was seen in the floor that was recently smoked. In addition to the domestic assault Floyd drug charges will follow. Floyd was placed on ten thousand dollar bond.
Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to take part in the 2010 Bethel University Christian Youth Festival which takes place on McKenzie’s campus March 26-28. The festival will be a weekend of inspiration and entertainment led by Bethel students and administrators, with infusion of worship moments by Renaissance. The Reverend Perryn Rice, associate pastor of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cookeville will be the guest speaker for the festival.
The cost is 45 dollars per person for two nights or 35 dollars per person for one night and it includes accommodations, meals, and a T-shirt. Students will be camping outdoors so they should bring a sleeping bag with them. For more information call the office of admission at 352-4030 or email admissions@bethelu.edu. Bethel University is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The Paris Henry County Arts Council has a scholarship for graduating seniors at Henry County High School who are planning to major in the arts. Applications are available at the arts council office, website, or at the high school. Deadline for the scholarship entry form is March 30th.
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