Average gasoline prices declined in Jackson in the last week, averaging $3.819 per gallon July 24, according to GasBuddy’s survey of stations in Tennessee. Prices in Jackson were $4.556 per gallon a month ago and $2.767 per gallon one year ago. The national average price of regular gas has declined by 20 cents in the last week and stands at $4.327 per gallon. more

PARIS — Effective July 22, 2022, Henry County Medical Center and its affiliated clinics and facilities will reinstate our masking policy. more

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

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

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

McKENZIE —  McKenzie Special School Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office, 114 Bell Avenue, McKenzie. 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

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

The 2022 session of McKenzie High School Band Camp was July 11-15 for percussion and color guard students and July 18-22 for all members. The camp lasted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, with the band practicing outside in the mornings and inside during the afternoons.  more

HUNTINGDON — On Thursday, July 21, the Carroll County Library hosted the Summer Reading Grand Finale with events for the children. more

Chick-fil-A celebrated its ten-year anniversary July 19 with a little help from Sweet Jordan’s and the Snack Shack food trucks parked outside of Bethel University’s Vera Low Center. The celebration was from noon until 5 p.m.  more

As McKenzie Elementary School administrators prepare for the first day of school, they are also celebrating the installment of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit inside the school’s gymnasium. more

PARIS — Henry County Medical Center (HCMC) welcomes John Tucker as chief executive officer starting Monday, July 25, 2022. Tucker was officially hired in June at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting.   more

Hello Dolly Cookies 1/4 cup butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup butterscotch bits 1 cup coconut 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can sweetened condensed milk more

Carroll County was selected to participate as a pilot program for an Active Living Workshop presented by Health by Design and the Tennessee Department of Health. The workshop is Monday, July 25 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with lunch provided, at Bethel University’s Vera Low Center in Activities Room A and B. more

Cachengo Closet is hosting back to school shopping July 25-30 from noon until 6 p.m. each day. The Cachengo Closet is open to the public with no appointments needed to shop. All clothes are free with zero income requirements. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2021-22 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) district-level reports July 6. The results include Fall 2021 end-of-course exams (EOCs) and Spring 2022 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science and social studies. more

Even during retirement, people are still taxpayers, and tax burdens faced in retirement could influence where they decide to spend their golden years. more

Stacker compiled a list of the top 15 best counties to retire in Tennessee using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors, including cost of living, healthcare, recreation and weather. more