The Carroll County Humane Society held its annual BowWow at the Barn on Saturday, March 9 at the Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie. more

$144 Million, that’s how much money could/will leave Tennessee public schools and flow into the pockets of private (for-profit) schools within the first year of the school voucher program, the money will “follow the student.” According to Governor Bill Lee’s proposal, the state will pay up to $7,000 annually per student that has the means and desire to attend a private school instead of the public school in their area. more

HENRY — Waddell Clinic Primary Care and Aesthetics opens its new clinic in Henry on Friday, March 15. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its third annual Easter Egg Drop at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free of charge to hunt. more

The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at 2470 Cedar Street, McKenzie. more

ATWOOD (March 7) — New vans, a pickup truck, a metal detector to screen incoming visitors or students, and a new storage building were all approved for purchase during the March 7 meeting of the Board of Education of the West Carroll Special School District. more

ATWOOD (March 7) — West Carroll Special School District launched a new phone app and upgraded its website to better serve the stakeholder of the school system. Michelle Robinson, who headed the project, displayed the newly available phone app, that will provide a central point of communications for teachers, students and parents. Robinson said the app and upgraded website will consolidate communications for the school system. more

McKENZIE (March 11) — The much-anticipated sidewalk development in downtown McKenzie began on Monday as construction crews begin to tear out sidewalks and replace them with sidewalks that meet American with Disabilities Act. more

CARROLL COUNTY (March 11) — Super Tuesday has come and gone and the results are in for the Presidential Preference Primary of the 2024 election cycle. Last week, 2,522 Carroll Countians turned out to cast their ballots for the presidential candidate of their choice. more

NASHVILLE — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced state school and district designations for the 2022-23 school year, including Reward schools, Exemplary districts, and In Need of Improvement districts. These designations are based on various performance indicators, including student achievement and growth. more

HUNTINGDON —Mrs. Judy Baker, 80, of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Monday, March 4, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. more

HUNTINGDON (March 7) — The Governor’s school voucher bill is moving in both houses and has a high probability of passage, said State Representative Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon). Martin was speaking at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Forum on Friday at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

HUNTINGDON (March 5) — On Tuesday, the Town of Huntingdon in conjunction with Carroll County Chamber of Commerce along with other officials announced a new industry, INTOCAST AG, will locate its first U.S. operations in Tennessee. more

MURFREESBORO (March 8) — After posting 55 points in the quarterfinals, Greenfield’s offense did not fare as well in the semifinals. The Lady Yellowjackets (23-11) drew a good Moore County (27-8) team in the second round. While neither team scored many points, Greenfield bowed out of the Division I Class 1A tournament losing 38-28. more

MURFREESBORO (March 6) — The Lady Yellowjackets of Greenfield (22-10) picked up a big win Thursday evening as they knocked the North Greene (26-10) Lady Huskies out of the TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament. Greenfield took an early lead in the opening minutes and never lost their momentum winning 55-49 in the quarterfinal round. more

MURFREESBORO (March 7) — In the fourth 2A game of the day, the Loretto Lady Mustangs (27-3) faced the Westview Lady Chargers (22-5). Loretto and Westview kept the game close with nine lead changes. At game’s end, Westview lost 54-49 to Loretto who came in runner-up in the championship game against Gibson County. more

MURFREESBORO (March 7) — After five months of competitive basketball, the Huntingdon Fillies season came to an end in the quarterfinal round of the TSSAA State Championship for Class 2A. The Huntingdon Fillies (23-5) played their hearts out losing 58-49 against a tough Gibson County Lady Pioneers (30-1) team. more

Over the weekend, Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro was the site of some amazing high school girls’ basketball action. Nine of the 32 teams competing for gold were from West Tennessee. more

DUI — Johnny M. Burrow, Jr., 54, Jax Road, Atwood, was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Simple Possession, and possession of an Open Container on March 7. more

Baseball - Carl Perkins Classic Monday, March 11, Baseball at Union City 4:30 p.m.; Baseball at Union City with Dresden, 7 p.m. more