HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Students with intellectual disabilities from the county’s five special school districts displayed their prowess in sporting events during Special Olympics held at Huntingdon’s Paul Ward Stadium on Friday, April 12. more

ATWOOD — West Carroll High School is hosting a spring live plant sale on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the greenhouse on the campus, 760 Highway 77, Atwood. more

NASHVILLE (April 5) — Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department simultaneously instructed a regular 17-week trooper cadet class and an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class. The lateral class returned from their district assignments for the graduation ceremony that took place at Donelson First in Nashville, Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony and swore in the new troopers as they delivered their oaths of office. more

McKENZIE — The Carroll County American Cancer Society netted $12,689 in its five days during the annual Cancer Bake Auction. more

McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium.  more

The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday, where they recognized Junior Hannah Fowler as she will go through the Tennessee Governor’s School of Agriculture Science at the University of Tennessee at Martin this summer. Fowler will attend a four-week program for high school juniors and seniors to experience various aspects of agriculture and natural resources both in the classroom and through hands-on learning both on and off campus at UTM and will receive three hours college credit. more

McKENZIE (April 2) — Eighty-four students at McKenzie High School were the honorees at the thirty-ninth annual Honors Banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

HUNTINGDON — The 12th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, hosted by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Relay For Life Team is Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. more

Everyday Cookies 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 1 cup Wesson oil 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup Rice Krispies 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

The McKenzie Garden Club gathered at the McKenzie CP Church for their first meeting of 2024, celebrated with an add-a-dish luncheon. The meeting began with a devotional offered by member Robin Bentley. more

APRIL 17, 2024 LUNCH & LEARN Canva Made Simple with Elizabeth Pritchett 11-1 p.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m. https://growmckenzie.com/events‐calendar/lunch‐learn‐canva. Registration is required, Chamber Members are Free, and non-members cost $20. more

MARTIN (March 22) — The mental health crisis in schools was discussed during the 2024 West Tennessee Education Summit held Friday, March 8, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. more

McKENZIE — Each year on Easter weekend, Overflow Church hosts a celebration for the town by offering a free carnival for children in the area. It is in celebration of the fact that through Jesus’ death on the cross, Jesus defeated death and sin and through his resurrection, He made a way for new life, righteousness and forgiveness, according to the local church. more

McKENZIE (March 26) — On Tuesday, Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District visited with the McKenzie Rotary Club. He spoke at length on various issues taking place in Washington, D.C. more

McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School Library. more

PARIS (March 28) — Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 years of safe driving with United Parcel Service during a brief ceremony at the Paris Tennessee distribution center. Pate, a McKenzie resident, his wife Gina, and girls, Emma, Sydney and Lydia were in attendance. more