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At Henry County Medical Center [HCMC], they don’t just want to be the good in our community. There mission extends beyond the walls as they work to share the good with those around them. more

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Carroll Arts to Host Creativity Camp

The Carroll County Arts Council will host its Annual Creativity Camp from June 10-14, 2024. The event is open to elementary and middle school students residing in Carroll County. Activities in music, art, creative writing and drama are the focus. more

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Pictured (L to R): Christy Williams, Mayor Joseph Butler and Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

Mayor Butler Delivers State of the County Address to Rotary

McKENZIE (May 6) — On Tuesday, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler delivered a State of the County Address to the McKenzie Rotary Club. Butler explained that Carroll County is in good financial shape and is in the final stages of preparation for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. Butler was elected as Carroll County Mayor in 2018. more

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Twin Rivers Orthopeadics, Baptist Medical Open Clinic in McKenzie

McKENZIE (MAY 8) — Twin Rivers Orthopeadics and Baptist Medical Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new clinic in McKenzie, on State Route 22 near McKenzie High School. more

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Ann Anderson of McKenzie captured this photo of the rare occasion at her home on U.S. 79 in McKenzie.

Tennessee Experiences Northern Lights

Many people in the south experienced a rare incident — an Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights on Friday, May 10. more

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SCOPE ATTENDEES — Tate Surber, Carter Kee, Emma Smith and Rachel Essary.

McKenzie Schools Hear About Possibility of Free Meals for Students

McKENZIE (May 7) — Could free school lunches for students be in the offing at McKenzie? That’s what is being explored in an effort to boost the number of students eating the school-provided lunches. more

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McKenzie 2024 graduates toss their mortarboards in the air in celebration.

Hats Off to Class of 2024

CARROLL COUNTY — The weekend was filled with high school graduations in Carroll County from the five county high schools. The events began Friday, May 10 with graduations at Clarksburg and West Carroll, Saturday at Huntingdon, and Sunday at McKenzie and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central. more

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Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, (pictured left) the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program. She will be in the performing arts program. Senior Bulldog Kyzer Crochet (pictured center) is the son of Tina and Ryan Arnold and Scott and Blandie Crochet. He plans to play football at Bethel University. Senior Cheerleader Brooklyn McDowell (pictured right) is the daughter of Lindsay and Nicky Jackson and Jonathan and Alivia McDowell. She chose to cheer for Bethel University.

Four Gleason Seniors Sign With Bethel, Dyersburg State

Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program. more

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Carroll County observed the National Day of Prayer on May 2 at the Carroll County Airport. 25 area citizens provided prayers during the event.

National Day of Prayer Observed in County

McKENZIE (May 2) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2 at the Carroll County Airport in the main hangar. more

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Mackenzie Morgan drop kicks Raven Black.

Memphis Wrestling Entertains at West Carroll High School

ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team. more

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Celebration of the Arts

Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center. more

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Sherry Cockrill was honored for 39 years of teaching at West Carroll. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, is pictured with her.

West Carroll School Retirees Honored

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll School District Board of Education bid farewell to two retirees on Thursday, May 2. more

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Inclusion: Coming Together to Play

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play. more

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The Hudson Family: The long tradition of Bethel students continues since 2006. (L to R): Ellen Hudson Clark — BS in Biology ‘12; Michael Hudson — BS in Biology ‘18; Trent Hudson (dad)- BS in Psychology ‘13; Alyssa Hudson — BS in Biology ‘24; Sherrye Hudson — MSCJ ‘13; Kelsey Hudson (daughter-in-law) — BS in Psychology ‘20; Matthew Hudson — BS in Biology ‘19; Trent’s sister — Jill Hudson Scott — BS in Biology ‘96 and MAT ‘03, and her son, Hansford, a current Bethel student. Not pictured: Jacob Hudson — BS in Computer Information Systems ‘11. Several years, there were at least three Hudsons enrolled at the same time.

Bethel University Confers 347 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremony

McKENZIE (May 4) — Bethel University conferred 347 degrees in associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels. more

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(L to R) Front Row: Kyle Atkins, representing his late father, Dr. Jerry Atkins; Sevelte Gilbert; Pam Joyner; Debbie Cathy; and Linda Wicker. Back Row: Ellen Argo; Chuck Wallace; Jenny Miller; and Mark Dillahunty.

Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors inducted its twenty-second class of members during a celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Nine members were inducted and 10 high school seniors were recognized for their athletic and academic accomplishments. more

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First Responders Receive The Star of Life Award

A group of first responders in Carroll County were honored for their fast and efficient response and care for victims of an automobile accident. The group was honored by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee more

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Pictured are (in no particular order): Nathan Lease, Gracie Goodrum, Sadie Goff, Caden Tucker, Tyler Puckett and Matthew Kovacs — all members of the school’s FFA.

McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale

McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse. more

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Pictured (L to R): Steve McDaniel, Ashley Howell, Nola Hobbs Toni Kee and Brent Cox.

Browning Museum Receives Grant Check

McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget. more

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The ribbon was cut for the new Behavioral and Mental Health Department at Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie. The medical providers and staff, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department

McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. more

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The first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks that will be dedicated for use by the School Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.

McKenzie SROs Get New Trucks

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

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