NASHVILLE (July 21) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting public comment on a Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission proposal to create a 900-acre waterfowl refuge at Big Sandy WMA. If implemented, the refuge would be closed to all access from November 15 through February 12, 2023. more

Sausage Casserole 1 lb sausage, hot or mild 2 cups cooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheese 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

McKENZIE — A team of 25 students from Bethel University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program, along with four Bethel employees, recently returned from a week-long medical mission trip in Belize. more

McKENZIE (November 7) — McKenzie’s three school sites will soon have safety enhancements, thanks to 120 new surveillance cameras, keyless (card key) door locks, two-way radios, and protective shatterproof security film on selected doors and windows. more

MARTIN (June 27) — Dr. Joshua Filtz, owner and founder of Magnolia Mercantile Co. in McKenzie, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s Class of 2022 on June 21 at The Venue at Twin Oaks in Humboldt. more

KNOXVILLE — Every 4-H’er knows the project portfolio is the culmination of years of work on the part of the youth. Whether they choose to learn in-depth about what it takes to rear a calf or colt, how to manage and coordinate a garden or how to research and present a first-rate presentation, the 4-H project portfolio represents a tremendous effort on the part of senior 4-H students. Now they can get college credits for their work. more

HUNTINGDON  (October 1) — Lorrie Morgan, a country music superstar, performed at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. to a sold-out audience. She kicked off the 17th season for The Dixie. more

Kentucky Corn Bread 1 1/2 cup corn meal 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2/3 cup oil 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cream style corn 3 tablespoon green pepper 1/2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese more

The Bank of Gleason honored Martha Arnold for 50 years of service with an Open House on Friday, March 10. Friends and family members filtered in all day to congratulate Arnold and enjoy cake and punch. “Over all these years, it’s the people that have made all the difference. I’ve come to cherish each and every one of them,” said Arnold. more

Students of the McKenzie Special School District will have class on Thursday, March 23, 2023. It serves as the make up day for the football playoffs. more

HUNTINGDON (September 8) — During a called meeting on Friday, the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council voted to purchase three 2023 pickup trucks from Lonnie Cobb Ford at a price of $131,334 for the Utility Department and one Ford F150 4x4 at a price of $43,778 from Lonnie Cobb along with five 20233 trucks for the Street and Parks Department for $218,890. All vehicles are quoted at the state bid price. more

McKENZIE (September 12) — Representatives of West Tennessee Public Utility District held its annual luncheon to inform local governmental leaders about its growth, mission, safety standards, and how gas is affordable and clean. more

The McKenzie Elementary School released the 2022-23 kindergarten through fourth grade school supply lists on June 15. more

After a difficult seven months following the December 2021 tornado, Weakley County hosts its second annual fair. The fair is July 30-August 6 at the Gleason Raceway at 5469 State Route 22 South in Gleason.  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

McKENZIE (April 12) — Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on April 12, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie, with 21 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore, extending a thank-you to her co-hostess, Mary Newman. Together they served delicious homemade strawberry cheesecake, mixture of nuts/chocolates, and assorted beverages. The tables were decorated with floral designed plates/napkins, and a small potted floral arrangement-definitely a sign that spring is here. more

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1983 gathered the weekend of August 25-26 for their first class reunion in 20 years. The class graduated 108 members 40 years ago. 38 classmates attended … more

Bethel University along with the Carroll County Government and the Town of Huntingdon agreed to enter into an education partnership. In this agreement, Bethel University will extend a reduced tuition rate to both governments’ employees enrolling in Bethel’s on-line degree programs. This would include undergraduate degrees, graduate criminal justice tuition, and graduate business tuition. Bethel is also extending the benefit of a waived application fee to the employees applying to any of these programs. more

THP Officer Tyler Milam was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a pinning ceremony on October 19. He will serve over THP Jackson District operations in Decatur County. more