McKENZIE — On this Memorial Day, Bethel University and the Wildcat Athletic Department takes time to remember and thank all those who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are grateful for their protection of our freedoms and way of life. This theme is an everyday theme for those who visit Wildcat Stadium. more

Martin (May 1) — Several Carroll County Students received awards at the University of Tennessee at Martin’s annual Honors Day Ceremony. more

MARTIN (May 25) — Austin Maxwell, of McKenzie, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army during a ceremony May 6 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. more

Owen Crocker and Tate Crews were chosen from Hollow Rock-Bruceton High School to represent the American Legion Post 180 at Boys State 2022. Michael Crosby will act as an alternate to Crocker and Crews for the program. more

PARIS (May 23) — Austin (AJ) Maxwell, a Survey Technician at L.I. Smith and Associates (LIS), received the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors (TAPS) Student of the Year Award. Maxwell received this award on March 4.  more

Supper in A Skillet 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato soup 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed vegetable soup 3/4 cup water 1 (16 oz.) pkg Bisquick mix (approx. 1 1/4 cups) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup minced parsley 1/3 cup water more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is issuing a public advisory for a salvage operation in Natchez Trace State Forest. more

CARROLL COUNTY — Local 4-H agent Amanda Paschall received the Achievement in Service Award at the State Tennessee Association of 4-H Extension workers held at Pickwick Landing on May 3-5. more

HUNTINGDON — As part of the city’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration, “Our Businesses Past and Present” will be in downtown Huntingdon Saturday, June 11. more

In a press conference Thursday morning at the Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Henry County Fair Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and Cody and Korie Nance, of Nance Productions, announced plans to partner on an event to kick off the 2022 Henry County Fair, August 20th at the Henry County Fairgrounds. more

JACKSON — LIFELINE Blood Services announced today that we have issued a Critical Appeal for types O positive and O negative blood. more

The McKenzie Station Splash Pad reopens Saturday, May 28. The splash pad, located at 91 East Bruce Street beside McKenzie’s historic railroad depot, operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. more

Gleason High School held its 2022 commencement activities on Friday, May 20, in the school’s gymnasium. Twenty-seven seniors graduated with Cameron Thompson as valedictorian, Grace Marie Long as salutatorian and Hannah Grace Stafford as class president. more

The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on May 11 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 20 members present. Our hostesses were Carolyn Goodwin and Elaine Williams. The tables were decorated for Spring, and one plate at each table had a smiley face underneath, and the member setting at that place took home a beautiful spring annual plant. Delicious cherry cobbler, ice cream, and assorted beverages were served. more

HUNTINGDON (May 10) — The Leapfrog Group awards Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County an “A” Safety Grade for its achievements in protecting patients from harm in the hospital for spring 2022. more

McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is completing its first year of operations and hosting its first-ever membership banquet. more

LEBANON (May 9) — Lebanon Special School District announces Dr. Michelle Massey Lowery is the new principal of Coles Ferry Elementary School. more

McKENZIE (May 10) — Beginning immediately, Bethel University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) will offer all Carroll County residents one tuition-free course toward select associate and bachelor’s degree programs. more

CARROLL COUNTY — The five special school districts in Carroll County held commencement exercises last week and issued 284 diplomas. more

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 stick butter or margarine 2 tablespoon flour 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon) 8 ounce cream cheese, cubed 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Crushed Ritz crackers more