The McKenzie Garden Club met on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the home of Debby and Dan Simon with fifteen members attending. In the absence of president, Myra Sasser, and vice president, Donna Herrin, the meeting was called to order by the club secretary, Victoria Ard. more

The Bethel-Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) group met on September 8 with nine members present. The thought for the day entitled “Self Care” was read by the president, Gail Eubanks, and the devotion was given by Carol Hatley, hostess for the month. more

The Morning Glory Garden Club has a long-standing tradition of planting trees in memory of deceased club members and for the husbands, parents and children of members. more

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2022-23 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 19. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun … more

McKENZIE (November 22) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie toured Pottery Direct, one of McKenzie’s newest manufacturers on Tuesday, November 22. The company is located in the North McKenzie Industrial Park (Airport Park). more

 Congressman David Kustoff announced mobile office hours for the month of October. Mobile office hours are on Tuesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 6.  more

HUNTINGDON (October 13) — DaVita Dialysis opened its entirely new facility at 50 Taylor Avenue, Huntingdon following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 13. more

McKENZIE (November 1) — A small group of alumni from McKenzie High School are developing an alumni association for those who attended McKenzie High School. The third such meeting was held November 1 at the McKenzie High School Library. more

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1967 held their 55-year reunion on October 8 at McKenzie Church of Christ. more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be holding the annual deer meat giveaway on February 25 starting at 8 a.m. until all deer meat is handed out. This year’s giveaway is at the pavilion located at the Henry County Fairgrounds. more

Lifeline Blood Services is having blood drives in the tri-county area on the following December dates. more

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology hosted its inaugural Tech Discovery Camp for rising eighth graders May 23-27. Fourteen students, recommended by McKenzie Middle School staff based on various criteria, spent the week rotating between four technical programs: Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Automotive, and Machine Tools. By the end of the week, each student spent a total of one day in each program. more

The McKenzie Farmers Market is into the last few weeks before we close down for the winter months. However, there are lots of fresh fall produce including greens, squash and more. We also have delicious pork and beef tamales, coffee, baked breads, breakfast rolls, organic poultry, natural cleaners, fall candles, and much more. more

PARIS (November 5) — The Marching War Eagles of West Carroll High School traveled to Henry County High School this past weekend to compete in the Division I Tenn. State Marching Band Championships. Even with the rain and wind the band went into their preliminary performance with the best show to date, according to the news release. more

The Inglenook Book Club met February 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 19 members attending. Hostesses were Zia Locke and Beverly Mueller who served double chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberries, assorted cheesecake balls, chocolate candies and beverages. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. more

DRESDEN (November 29)  — Area high school and college students now have a new opportunity for global travel, thanks to a new, local non-profit organization, Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC).  more

The WestTeach Class of 2022 is hosting the 2023 Education Summit in Jackson at the West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center on March 10. Attached is the agenda for the day. Please help us share this around West Tennessee. more

MARTIN (May 24) — Auria McClerking, of Huntingdon, and Audrie Washburn, of McKenzie, recently completed the University of Tennessee at Martin Veterinary Health Technology Program’s academic requirements. The two are now qualified to complete a six-week field internship with a veterinary clinic or research facility. more

PARIS — McKenzie High School Marching Rebels earned fifth place in the state Division I Marching Band Competition on Saturday, November 5 at Henry County High School more

PARIS, Tenn. – Franklin Matthew made his debut at HCMC on January 1, 2023, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. He was born in the Women’s Center of Henry County Medical Center … more