NASHVILLE (February 22) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are partnering to encourage Tennesseans to prepare ahead of spring severe weather threats. more

McKENZIE (February 26) — Bethel University announces the winners of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition. After a rigorous selection process, Jayden Hendricks from Cottontown, Tenn., and Lauryn Russell from Paris, Tenn. have emerged as the recipients of this esteemed scholarship. more

Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with my birthday, of all things. From the minute I was born, 12:40 a.m. to be exact. I was robbed of something every other person takes for granted: their birth date. more

Leap Day is Thursday, February 29, adding a day to February to correct the calendar in a four-year cycle. more

HUNTINGDON (February 21) — Huntingdon High School students will change their academic schedule next year as a new five-class school day goes into effect. more

Strawberry Salad 1 small pkg strawberry jello 1/2 cup boiling water 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen strawberries 2 small bananas, crushed 1/2 pint sour cream more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of the Senate’s hearing with Big Tech CEOs, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, announced growing U.S. Senate support for the bill, with 62 senators now cosponsoring the legislation. Following conversations with stakeholders and colleagues, Blackburn and Blumenthal also announced new bill supporters and several changes that have been made to strengthen the legislation and ensure it becomes law. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University students will soon head to Spring Break, leaving some students to remain on campus, unable to travel home. more

TENNESSEE (February 19) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have rose 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

The Inglenook Book Club held its February 14 meeting at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack was absent, and Vice President Shirley Martin called the meeting to order. She thanked the hostesses Victoria Ard and Carolyn Potts for the beautifully decorated and delicious homemade heart-shaped cakes made by Victoria, along with fresh grapes, medley mix, and assorted beverages. more

There were nine members present for the February meeting in the home of Mary and Penny Mays. The hostess was Gail Eubanks, our president, who called the meeting to order with the reading of the Club Pledge in unison. more

MURRAY, Ky. — Progress toward a new School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University continues to be made, as House Bill 400 was passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives on Feb. 15 after advancing from the House Agriculture Committee on Feb. 7. more

McKENZIE (February 6) — Bob Jackson, president of Murray State University, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on February 6. Dr. Jackson spoke about the school’s efforts to start a veterinary school of medicine at the Murray, Kentucky-based university. more

McKENZIE (January 30) — McKenzie Fire Department is now serving as medical first responders. more

Easy Fried Rice 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 4 cups cooked rice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 envelope Lipton recipe Secret onion mushroom soup mix 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, partially thawed 2 eggs slightly beaten more

Amidst the vibrant lights and pulsating energy of Las Vegas, a select group of driven and passionate Bethel University sports management students seized the spotlight at one of the world’s most highly anticipated and celebrated sporting spectacles: Super Bowl LVIII. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the renowned entertainment capital, these dedicated students embarked on a journey to showcase their talents and expertise in the dynamic field of sports management amidst the grandeur of this iconic event. more

McKENZIE (February 5) — Tate Surber, a junior at McKenzie High School, landed his 1,000th career point on Monday in a contest with Big Sandy. more

McKENZIE (February 10) — McKenzie welcomed a new business to town on Saturday. more

Who said handwritten letters are a thing of the past? Well for one local boy, it is an art that pays forward 1000%. more