Salmon Croquettes 1 potato peeled and diced 1 can salmon, drained with bones and skin removed Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon flour 1 egg more

ATWOOD (November 14) — West Carroll Junior High capped off their homecoming festivities with the crowning of the queen prior to the basketball games against Bradford on Monday, November 14. more

7-Up cake 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix 3 whole eggs 3/4 cup Crisco oil 1 small package instant lemon pudding 1 (10 oz.) 7-Up Mix well and bake in oblong pan for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. more

TENNESSEE (FEBRUARY 12) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 12.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 22.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99 per gallon. 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

TREZEVANT (November 2) — On December 22, 2019, a two-year-old Atticus Finn Ecker wore a red eye mask, cheesed for the camera and said, “I’m a superhero.” His little voice was halfway between a baby still learning to talk and a little boy who was growing up too fast. more

NASHVILLE (August 4) — There isn’t a better way to support your local farms and community than by shopping at a farmers market. Tennessee will highlight peak season during National Farmers Market Week August 6-12, 2023. more

HUNTINGDON (August 18) — Donald Parish, one of two judges of the Circuit Court of the 24th Judicial District is retiring August 31 after 16 years on the bench. The Huntingdon native served the five-county area of Carroll, Henry, Decatur, Hardin and Benton counties. He did not seek another eight-year term of office. more

Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie was the location for the June 14 monthly meeting of the Inglenook Book Club, with 19 members present. President Carolyn Moore called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. by thanking hostesses Gayron Lyles and Pedie Pedersen for serving delicious German Chocolate Cake along with assorted beverages. more

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the following road closures and construction in the area for the second week in August. Some of these announcements are repeated as road is continuing. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — Thursday evening, during the regular meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, the council was made aware of the recent promotion of the police department’s Ryan White from lieutenant to assistant chief. more

CARROLL COUNTY (April 3) — Twelve high school seniors from Carroll County were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for their academic excellence by scoring a 29 or better on the national ACT test. The Carroll County Chamber hosted a luncheon on April 3 at Mallard’s Restaurant to honor these students. more

NASHVILLE (June 15) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is thrilled to announce the release of the college-going rate for the Class of 2022. The data for the Class of 2022 showcases a one and a half percentage point increase over the class of 2021, for a statewide college-going rate of 54.3%. This represents the largest statewide increase since the implementation of Tennessee Promise in 2015. more

Broccoli Chicken Casserole 4 chicken breasts 2 pkg broccoli stalks 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 pound Cheddar Cheese Corn flake crumbs Oleo more

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

Carroll County is ranked seventh as one of the lowest cost of living counties in Tennessee. more

McKenzie’s Thursday night summer concert series Nights on Broadway continues August 3 with live music from the James Greer Band. Bring out your lawn chairs, check out the parked food vendors, dance a little, and shop in downtown McKenzie while enjoying local talent. Depending on the weather, the event might move into McKenzie’s Park Theatre. more

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

Nine local business, civic and government leaders graduated from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Adult Leadership Class. Since its inception in 1990, 428 people have graduated from the Chamber’s Adult Leadership program. more

The Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) group met May 11 in Mary and Pennye Mays’ home. Ten members attended. more