McKENZIE (January 3) — The process begins to interview and hire a new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Lynn Watkins, 59, director of schools at McKenzie, is retiring June 30, 2022 after 14 years of service as director of schools. more

TREZEVANT — One West Carroll school flooded from a burst water pipe and problems at another school were narrowly adverted over the Christmas holiday. more

McKENZIE — Construction for a new multi-purpose sports and physical education facility began December 1 at McKenzie High School. Immediately as the MHS football team departed the school en route to Chattanooga for the championship game, earth-moving equipment excavated the football practice field and started construction of a new multi-purpose building. more

McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.  more

Potato Soup 6-7 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 to 3/4 stick of butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 medium onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon garlic salt 8 oz. cream cheese Salt and pepper to taste more

Members of the West Tennessee Public Television Council, Inc. announce the appointment of Peter Noll as the station’s new general manager and CEO. Noll begins at West Tenn. PBS (WLJT-TV) January 2023. 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

PARIS — Katie Wells, RN, BSN, is the new director of the Women’s Center at Henry County Medical Center.  The Women’s Center is a state-of-the-art birthing experience from pre-natal to post-natal. more

State Representative Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) spoke to Youth Leadership Carroll County on December 7. more

Lisa Stewart from McKenzie Banking Company presents Becky Burkhalter, office manager of the Carroll County Habitat for Humanity, a check for $2500 from the Charles P. Wilson Foundation. more

Nancy Bean has been part of the Bethel University community since she was three years old. Today, as incoming chair of the Board of Trustees, she continues serving the institution that has meant so much to her over the years. more

McKENZIE — For Joe McGuigan, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in History on December 10 from Bethel University was just the next chapter in an already full and wildly diverse life. more

PARIS, Tenn. – Franklin Matthew made his debut at HCMC on January 1, 2023, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. He was born in the Women’s Center of Henry County Medical Center … 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

McKENZIE (December 16) — Bethel University recognizes undergraduates for their outstanding academic work. Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University, announced the College of Arts and Sciences fall semester 2022 Honor Roll and Dean’s List student achievements.  more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/gallon,  according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 39.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 8.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.68 per gallon. more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Henry County Carl Perkins Center, 24th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Henry County School System and Paris Special School District, would like to make parents aware of a new program this holiday season. more

NASHVILLE (December 23) — Congress passed legislation to end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare will be required to reverify the eligibility status of everyone receiving TennCare or CoverKids benefits. One of TennCare’s top priorities during this process is to make sure all eligible members do not risk a gap in health care coverage. more

PARIS — Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 in the community and within the facility, Henry County Healthcare Center will only allowing visitors to enter the facility through the main lobby area.   more

Stephen and Jack Brown participated in the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church-McKenzie. more