NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is issuing a public advisory for a salvage operation in Natchez Trace State Forest. more

CARROLL COUNTY — Local 4-H agent Amanda Paschall received the Achievement in Service Award at the State Tennessee Association of 4-H Extension workers held at Pickwick Landing on May 3-5. more

HUNTINGDON — As part of the city’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration, “Our Businesses Past and Present” will be in downtown Huntingdon Saturday, June 11. more

In a press conference Thursday morning at the Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Henry County Fair Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and Cody and Korie Nance, of Nance Productions, announced plans to partner on an event to kick off the 2022 Henry County Fair, August 20th at the Henry County Fairgrounds. more

JACKSON — LIFELINE Blood Services announced today that we have issued a Critical Appeal for types O positive and O negative blood. more

The McKenzie Station Splash Pad reopens Saturday, May 28. The splash pad, located at 91 East Bruce Street beside McKenzie’s historic railroad depot, operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. more

Gleason High School held its 2022 commencement activities on Friday, May 20, in the school’s gymnasium. Twenty-seven seniors graduated with Cameron Thompson as valedictorian, Grace Marie Long as salutatorian and Hannah Grace Stafford as class president. more

The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on May 11 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 20 members present. Our hostesses were Carolyn Goodwin and Elaine Williams. The tables were decorated for Spring, and one plate at each table had a smiley face underneath, and the member setting at that place took home a beautiful spring annual plant. Delicious cherry cobbler, ice cream, and assorted beverages were served. more

HUNTINGDON (May 10) — The Leapfrog Group awards Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County an “A” Safety Grade for its achievements in protecting patients from harm in the hospital for spring 2022. more

McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is completing its first year of operations and hosting its first-ever membership banquet. more

LEBANON (May 9) — Lebanon Special School District announces Dr. Michelle Massey Lowery is the new principal of Coles Ferry Elementary School. more

McKENZIE (May 10) — Beginning immediately, Bethel University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) will offer all Carroll County residents one tuition-free course toward select associate and bachelor’s degree programs. more

CARROLL COUNTY — The five special school districts in Carroll County held commencement exercises last week and issued 284 diplomas. more

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 stick butter or margarine 2 tablespoon flour 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon) 8 ounce cream cheese, cubed 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Crushed Ritz crackers more

McKENZIE — McKenzie United Neighbors and First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of McKenzie are hosting a Food Blessing Box giveaway on Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m. at the church, located on Highland Drive across from TCAT-McKenzie. more

TREZEVANT (May 3) — U.S. Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) visited with West Carroll Elementary and Junior High students participating in the SIFMA Foundation’s Capitol Hill Challenge program, underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation. This national 14-week financial education competition pairs individual members of Congress with public schools in every congressional district, equipping middle and high school students to become financially capable and civics-minded. more

McKENZIE — It was a special day for mothers at AHC-McKenzie. The Monday morning event kicked off with a balloon release to mark National Nursing Home Week and the recognition of moms who are residents at the facility. more

The spring trimester at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie ended with graduation on April 25, 2022. more

Terry and Jeanette Jones were married Mother’s Day, May 13, 1962. more

McKENZIE (May 2) — McKenzie High School Marching Rebels celebrated a year of competition and concert performances at a year-end banquet on Tuesday, May 2 at the MHS Cafeteria. more