McKENZIE (August 25) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual golf tournament at Carroll Lake Friday morning. Despite a heat index of nearly 115 degrees, the Chamber hosted a full slate of teams. Winning teams sponsored by John Austin (First Place, 52), Joseph Butler (Second Place, 52) and Dynamic Physical Therapy (Third Pace, 56) were awarded trophies provided by Tri-County Publishing, Inc. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — In memory of the first responders following the terrorist attacks on September 11 (9-11) in 2001, Cash Express honors local first responders with donations of cakes to the related emergency departments. more

PARIS — During a recent meeting of the Henry County Hospital Board, the NW Tennessee Cares organization asked the Henry County Medical Center to appoint a task force to restore the hospital’s obstetrics department. Hospital officials said their ongoing exploration into the possible management of the hospital by an outside healthcare system would include a stipulation that an obstetrics department be restored. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 12.8 cents per gallon last week, averaging $2.81 per gallon on Monday, December 12, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

Area high school graduation ceremonies are this week and next. All graduations are at the specific high school campus. more

KNOXVILLE — In a strategic alliance initiated in January 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, established themselves as principal partners in the creation of the Tennessee RiverLine – North America's next great regional trail system, spanning 1.2 million acres of interconnected river experiences – as an initiative of UT Extension. TVA has renewed its commitment, solidifying its dedication to the Tennessee RiverLine's transformative vision. more

Banana Split Cake Graham Cracker crust 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine Small can crushed pineapple Maraschino cherries 2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 bananas Chopped nuts Large tub cool whip more

Aug. 9 @ Clarksburg more

McKENZIE — Bethel University will host the 2023 Hendrix Scholarship competition on February 24-25, 2023 with the application deadline set for February 16. more

Potato Flake Cookies 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon coconut flavoring 3 cups Bisquick 3 cups potato flakes more

Carroll Arts presents ‘Celebration of the Arts’ featuring original works and performances by Carroll County high school students on Saturday, April 15. more

NASHVILLE (March 4) — Throughout the month of March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee, spotlighting the Reading 360 initiative and the focus Tennessee’s educators, families, elected officials, and community partners have on continuing to improve literacy rates for all learners in the state. more

Peanut Butter Blooms 2 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 (1 pound) box confectioners sugar 3 cups crisp rice cereal, crushed 1 pound chocolate bark more

Aug. 13 Jamboree @ Union Univ. more

NASHVILLE — Senator John Stevens, Representative Tandy Darby, Representative Brock Martin and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Carroll County Library with a $4,872 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant. The grant provides computer literacy instructors and wi-fi hotspots for their patrons and a $1,178 Technology grant for new software and equipment.  more

JACKSON (December 22, 2022) — Three hundred forty-six students have been named to the Union University President’s List for the fall 2022 semester. more

HUNTINGDON (May 8) — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 8 to address select high school students from Central, Clarksburg, Huntingdon and McKenzie. more

TENNESSEE — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 16.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.7 cents in the last week and stands at $4.03 per gallon. more

MURFREESBORO (March 12) — Savannah Davis is the TSSAA Miss Basketball Class 1A for 2024. The senior at McKenzie High School also earned the title in 2022, her sophomore year. more

NASHVILLE (July 28) — New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed increased unemployment rates across the United States and Tennessee during June. The country’s unemployment rate in June was 3.8%, a 0.4 percent-point increase from May’s rate. Tennessee’s June unemployment rate was 4.3%, a 0.9 percent-point increase from May’s rate. Taking seasonal unemployment into account, there is little change between the two months. Both entities have decreased unemployment rates from June 2021.  more