McKenzie (September 15) — McKenzie Fire and Rescue Department donated a 1988 Pierce pumper truck to the Carroll County Fire Department on Friday, September 15. more

NASHVILLE — County unemployment rates dropped in a majority of Tennessee’s counties in November, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Eighty-nine of the state’s 95 counties recorded lower rates for the month. more

HUNTINGDON — The Huntingdon School Board met in their regular monthly session on Thursday, July 21. They approved several new hires, retirements, transfers, and resignations. 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

Bethel University sophomore Gracelyn Eaves is one of 15 students from NAIA and NCCAA colleges across the country selected to participate in the Red Cross Leadership Program for 2023. more

DALLAS (December 28) — GasBuddy, a PDI company, today released its annual Fuel Price Outlook with some good news for drivers: expect lower gasoline and diesel prices in 2024. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices, forecasting that, after two years of above average gas prices, 2024 will bring relief at the pump for consumers as several factors contribute to less of a pinch at the pump. GasBuddy expects the yearly national average will drop from $3.51 per gallon this year to $3.38 in 2024. more

Eight Students from Carroll County joined 450 youth leaders from across the state at the Tennessee Teen Institute. more

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 (February 11) — Matthew Jones was honored with great support for the Cupid Shuffle that benefited the greater ALS society and the patients who suffer with the disease. more

McKENZIE (March 17) — D&D Service Center, 25675 Highway 22, closed Friday, March 17. The owner is retiring after operating the business for 43 years. more

DRESDEN (May 1) — The year 2023 marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, Northwest Tenn. Economic Development Council (NWTEDC), a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 51 years in service helping families throughout Carroll County, Tennessee. more

CARROLL COUNTY (December 28) — Tornadoes in December in nearby Dresden Tennessee has caused local residents to question why the city has not added tornado sirens in that Weakley County city, especially after the devastating tornado in December 2021. more

JACKSON (June 18) — After a week of pageant festivities and competitions, the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Class of 2022 voted Bethel University’s Gracelyn Eaves as Miss Congeniality. more

The Farmers Market had an abundance of fresh tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, onions, squash, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers. However, it sold out fast. If you are interested in produce, be sure to arrive early. more

The Macedonia Family and Community Education (FCE) Club held its March meeting at the Macedonia Community Center with six members present. President Martha Peters called the meeting to order and read the thought for the day by Charles Peacock. It reminded everyone that March is National Craft Month and to remember it is not just about the creativity, it is about the person you are becoming while you are creating. The creed was recited in unison and roll call was answered by the question ‘What do-it-yourself, art or craft project are you most proud of making?’ more

McKENZIE (December 9) — On Saturday, Hometown Health Clinic hosted the free community event “A Very Merry Hometown Christmas” and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of its newly renovated pediatric center. The event provided children with a chance to get their last-minute gift requests into Santa Claus along with a petting zoo, gift shoppe, a food truck and giveaways to Santa’s lucky little ones. more

McKenzie Rotary Club learned about Beating Hearts, a local support agency in McKenzie. more

The summer concert series Nights on Broadway once again relocated to the McKenzie Park Theatre on July 21 due to excessive heat. more

Bethel University’s production of Disney’s Freaky Friday continues this weekend. On March 31, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 2 and 7 p.m., Bethel Renaissance will perform the musical about a mother and daughter who switch roles. School-aged students are invited to a mid-week performance. The production is in the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church building on Stonewall Street. more

SkillsUSA held the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia during the week of June 20-24, 2022. Paul Prescott of McKenzie, Tennessee competed in the SkillsUSA Nationals and brought home the silver medal in the CNC Milling Contest. more