The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday, where they recognized Junior Hannah Fowler as she will go through the Tennessee Governor’s School of Agriculture Science at the University of Tennessee at Martin this summer. Fowler will attend a four-week program for high school juniors and seniors to experience various aspects of agriculture and natural resources both in the classroom and through hands-on learning both on and off campus at UTM and will receive three hours college credit. more

McKENZIE (April 2) — Eighty-four students at McKenzie High School were the honorees at the thirty-ninth annual Honors Banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

HUNTINGDON — The 12th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, hosted by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Relay For Life Team is Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. more

Everyday Cookies 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 1 cup Wesson oil 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup Rice Krispies 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

The McKenzie Garden Club gathered at the McKenzie CP Church for their first meeting of 2024, celebrated with an add-a-dish luncheon. The meeting began with a devotional offered by member Robin Bentley. more

APRIL 17, 2024 LUNCH & LEARN Canva Made Simple with Elizabeth Pritchett 11-1 p.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m. https://growmckenzie.com/events‐calendar/lunch‐learn‐canva. Registration is required, Chamber Members are Free, and non-members cost $20. more

MARTIN (March 22) — The mental health crisis in schools was discussed during the 2024 West Tennessee Education Summit held Friday, March 8, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. more

McKENZIE — Each year on Easter weekend, Overflow Church hosts a celebration for the town by offering a free carnival for children in the area. It is in celebration of the fact that through Jesus’ death on the cross, Jesus defeated death and sin and through his resurrection, He made a way for new life, righteousness and forgiveness, according to the local church. more

McKENZIE (March 26) — On Tuesday, Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District visited with the McKenzie Rotary Club. He spoke at length on various issues taking place in Washington, D.C. more

McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School Library. more

PARIS (March 28) — Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 years of safe driving with United Parcel Service during a brief ceremony at the Paris Tennessee distribution center. Pate, a McKenzie resident, his wife Gina, and girls, Emma, Sydney and Lydia were in attendance. more

The Miss McKenzie Pageants are Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m. at the Bouldin Auditorium on the campus of Bethel University. more

Take a step back in time and enter the world of Anastasia: The Musical April 5-13 at The Dixie Carter PAC. more

TENNESSEE (March 25) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

CALI, COLOMBIA — For almost ten years, a group of Bethel University students regularly travels abroad to Cali, Colombia, and volunteers at the local school named Colegio Americano. more

TREZEVANT (March 21) — Teachers and administrators at West Carroll Elementary School in Trezevant hosted ‘Let’s Glow Read’ at the school on Thursday. more