HENDERSON (January 27) — Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2022 semester. To be on the President’s List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean’s List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester. more

McKENZIE — Wade Comer Stadium is the proposed name for the unnamed McKenzie High School Football Stadium, located behind the McKenzie Middle School. more

Chocolate Chip Pie 1 cup sugar ½ cup plain flour 2 eggs 1 cup chocolate chips 1 stick butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract more

MARTIN — Several Carroll County residents received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during fall commencement ceremonies held December 10, 2022. more

McKenzie Elementary is proud to announce the students who made Honor Roll, Merit Roll and had academic awards in the 2nd nine weeks of school. Academic awards include the Principal’s P.R.I.D.E. Reading award, the B.U.G. award (bringing up grades), Principal’s P.R.I.D.E. Math award, and Citizenship award. more

MARTIN — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2022 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. more

Huntingdon Middle School is proud to announce the students who made Honor Roll in the second quarter of school. The Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and the Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

The newest members of the 2023 Senior High All West Tennessee Band are Mr. Dylan Bomar (3rd chair Red Band Euphonium) and Ms. Makayla Shell (Second Alternate Euphonium). more

McKenzie — Five McKenzie High School senior ladies were selected to serve in the MHS Homecoming Court with one being crowned as queen during pre-game activities on Friday, January 27. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler chicken flock at a farm in Weakley County. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 18.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

The Carroll County Technical Center is celebrating its successful addition of the Dual Enrollment Welding Course with Tennessee College of Applied Technology McKenzie. more

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Inspire program met for its first session. Students were assigned to design and build a working Ferris wheel from wooden popsicle sticks. more

HUNTINGDON (January 18) — The contract of Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, was extended by unanimous vote by the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on January 18. Dr. Kee’s contract now extends to June 30, 2025, after the one-year extension. more

The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, January 11, at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 20 members present. Hostesses were Peggy Chappell and Suzanne Howell who served delicious cherry cobbler with ice cream, mixed nuts medley and assorted beverages. more

Carrot Raisin Muffins Diabetic/Low Calorie 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup carrots, coarsely grated 1/2 cup white wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup raisins more

NASHVILLE — State Rep. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, was officially sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10. more

McKenzie Middle School announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.  more

JACKSON —  LIFELINE Blood Services hosts its annual “New Year, New You” theme blood Drive at the Jackson Center on January 12, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., at 183 Sterling Farms DR in Jackson, Tenn. The first 100 donors  receive a t-shirt and a coupon for a free 24 ounce fruit blend smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Café, located at 1280 Union University Drive. more

Bethel Senior Director of Athletics, Brad Chappell said, “Student-athletes will benefit from this fund for as long as Bethel exists. more