ATWOOD — A Celebration of Life for Sandra Pugh, 72, Atwood, Tenn. was Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. at The First Baptist Church in Atwood. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. and goes until time … more

  HUNTINGDON - Mr. Joe Milton DePriest, 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris. Funeral services are 1 p.m. on … more

(BRUCETON, Tenn.) – Follow the links of Jenna Patton’s story – Spanish teacher, jewelry maker, and soon-to-be Global Studies world traveler – and the connections of care, … more

MILAN, Tenn. (March 12) After going with younger guys in the last three coaching selections, Milan has decided to go with a veteran this time around for its new head football coach. The Milan administration named McKenzie’s Wade Comer as the new coach on Tuesday. “I am excited to announce Wade Comer as the new Milan High School head football coach,” Milan superintendent Jonathan Criswell said. “Coach Comer has the championship coaching experience we were looking for and a legacy of developing young men into great leaders. I’m excited for our team to begin the process with Coach Comer toward another fall of victorious Bulldog football.” 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

TENNESSEE — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 22.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) secured $5,000,000 for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to add more lanes to Highway 641 from Howard Road, in Henry County, to the Kentucky state line. Specifically, it will widen US-641 to four-lanes from Paris, Tennessee into Kentucky. more

HENRY (March 10) — A Paris man was arrested on arson charges after two boats were set ablaze in the Henry area Sunday evening. more

McKENZIE (March 7) — Jackelyn Padilla and Alyse Lowe of McKenzie High School are the recipients of Ray and Linda Morris Scholarship at Bethel University. more

McKENZIE (March 8) — Bethel University Golf received a $5,000 donation from McKenzie Banking/Foundation Bank on Friday. more

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