MARTIN — Effective leaders look beyond their immediate surroundings to identify growth opportunities and ways to improve life for others. McKenzie resident Christy Williams, branch manager and vice president of Regions Bank, valued the class sessions, and the people she met established connections that will help turn ideas into action. more

NASHVILLE — Leaders of the Tennessee Department of Human Services told lawmakers on Wednesday, January 24, that it could take another two more months before the state’s SNAP program is running smoothly again. more

Friday, September 8, 2023, was a great day for the annual Dr. Jerry Atkins Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble. With blue skies and a light breeze the weather was perfect for a golf game. Eleven teams enjoyed a day of golf with all the proceeds going to Habitat. Upon arrival the participants were checked in, given a goodie bag, and received a meal from Chick-fil-A. A little before noon Michelle Sanders welcomed the participants and Mrs. Paula Atkins thanked everyone for coming. Drawings were held for sleeves of golf balls for door prizes. Before the participants left to go to their beginning holes, Brooks Jackson, youth minister at the Huntingdon church of Christ, prayed for the players and the work of Habitat. more

McKENZIE (February 6) — McKenzie Board of Education members and school administrators learned about Ford’s and SK Battery’s BlueOval-SK manufacturing facility presently under construction in Haywood County. more

In a Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, members were joined by Marty Marbry with the State Department of Tourism, who validated the economic impact of the June 2022 event. more

HUNTINGDON (September 21) — Dr. Thomas Paul Evans is the new director of the emergency department of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. more

Quick ‘N Easy Strawberry Dessert 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cream or half & half (heated to boiling) 3 tablespoon sugar 5 drops red food coloring, optional 1/2 cup light cream or half&half, cold 1/2 pint fresh strawberries 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup ice cubes (about 3-4) more

McKENZIE — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie heard updates from Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler and Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk Sarah Bradberry in recent weeks. more

When Dr. Justin Barden accepted his new position as the McKenzie Special School District’s Director of Schools, he knew he wanted to spend his first year observing rather than changing. He would be intentional and methodical with his choices, and he could only do that by listening and learning what the district already does so well. more

Six students from Carroll County attended the WestStar Leadership Program’s 2023 FutureStar Leadership Summit on Sept. 12 at the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has received a new piece of equipment to help combat contraband and keep it from entering the jail. On January 31, 2024, HCSD received a body scanner that was located into the booking area of the jail.  more

HUNTINGDON — Twenty-three high school marching bands are scheduled to compete in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational at Paul Ward Stadium, Saturday, October 1. Local bands, McKenzie, West Carroll, and Hollow Rock-Bruceton are among the competitors. The Bethel University Renaissance Regiment will perform in exhibition. more

Hot Cocoa Mix 1 (8qt) package powdered milk 1 -12oz. jar non-dairy creamer 1 -16oz. box Nestles quick 1 cup powdered sugar Mix and put in airtight container. Use 1/3 cup for 1 cup hot water. more

The Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) group met on February 9 with 11 members present. The meeting was held at the Mays home and hosted by Lacy Yelley, the extension agent. The devotion was given by Gail Eubanks, president, from Ephesians 4:29 reminding everyone that words of communication can be used to tear down or build up. The club Collect was read in unison followed by the roll call. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the roll call was answered from the question ‘Who was your first crush or childhood sweetheart?’ The minutes were read and approved. more

Come on down to Liquorland, McKenzie’s newest liquor store. The store is owned by Peter Patel, who also owns Paris Westwood Wines & Liquor, and is next to McKenzie’s BP gas station, at 15984 Highland Dr., McKenzie. more

Friday, August 25 is the date set for the TCAT McKenzie Class of 2023 Summer Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker is Dr. Bradley White, retired TCAT McKenzie President. more

HUNTINGDON (September 20) — A medical clinic will soon be added to the three campuses of Huntingdon Special School District. During the September 20 meeting of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education, board members approved Huntingdon-based Evans Medical Clinic as the on-site provider of medical services. more

PARIS — Veterans have protected and cared for our country. At HCMC Home Health and Hospice, we participate in the national We Honor Veterans program.  more

The McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board meets Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the McKenzie Board of Education located at 114 Bell Avenue, McKenzie. more

ATWOOD (October 6) — West Carroll Special School District Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 22-23 budget, that began on July 1, 2022. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, said he waited until the three new board members took office before addressing the budget. more