MARTIN — The Master of Business Administration program at the University of Tennessee at Martin provided fall 2022 students the opportunity to work directly under the owners and managers of local businesses as outside consultants through the Management 790 Consulting Project class. Student teams used all MBA competencies such as data gathering, analysis, interpretation, critical and creative thinking, and decision making when executing the project. more

McKENZIE (February 14) — Dr. Charley Deal was the featured program for the McKenzie Rotary Club. Dr. Deal serves as the vice chancellor for university advancement and is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and serves on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet. more

HUNTINGDON (February 15) — A new roof construction at Huntingdon Middle School is almost complete, according to Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools. Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education heard that report and decided to purchase other real estate near the Primary School during the February 15 meeting. more

OKINAWA — McKenzie native Justin Logan, MSC, US Navy is now captain of the Third Medical Battalion serving U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy. He assumed command on January 31 in a Change of Command Ceremony. more

Quick ‘N Easy Strawberry Dessert 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cream or half & half (heated to boiling) 3 tablespoon sugar 5 drops red food coloring, optional 1/2 cup light cream or half&half, cold 1/2 pint fresh strawberries 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup ice cubes (about 3-4) more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be holding the annual deer meat giveaway on February 25 starting at 8 a.m. until all deer meat is handed out. This year’s giveaway is at the pavilion located at the Henry County Fairgrounds. more

The Inglenook Book Club met February 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 19 members attending. Hostesses were Zia Locke and Beverly Mueller who served double chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberries, assorted cheesecake balls, chocolate candies and beverages. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. more

The WestTeach Class of 2022 is hosting the 2023 Education Summit in Jackson at the West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center on March 10. Attached is the agenda for the day. Please help us share this around West Tennessee. more

HUNTINGDON (February 4) — What an evening to remember as Lewis Hankins portrayed Mark Twain in Hal Holbrook Theatre. The late Mr. Holbrook was well known for his time on the silver screen in big budget movies and also on theatre stages, including The Dixie, portraying Mark Twain. more

McKENZIE (February 8) — The naming of the school’s football stadium in honor of Coach Wade Comer was postponed by the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education in the February 8 meeting. more

JACKSON (February 7) — Southwest Tennessee Development District announces Jill Holland as its Local Government and Special Projects Coordinator. 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

ATWOOD (February 9) — The West Carroll Special School District school board celebrated the district’s Beta Club members for placing in the Tennessee state competition during their meeting Thursday night, February 9. Board member Keith Murray was absent for this meeting. All school board meetings are open to the public. more

The West Carroll Junior/Senior High School Beta Club members competed in various academic, individual, and team competitions during the 2022 Tennessee State Beta Convention held on November 22. more

McKENZIE (January 31) — The first week of February blew in with a chill as Winter Storm Mara covered West Tennessee with ice and snow. more

McKENZIE (February 5) — A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony was held Sunday, February 5 to mark the beginning of a new Habitat for Humanity home in Carroll County. more

NASHVILLE (February 6, 2023) — For the first time in five weeks the Tennessee gas price average moved towards less expensive. Over last week gas prices declined nine cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.19 which is 20 cents more expensive than one month ago and nearly six cents more than one year ago. more

HUNTINGDON (February 3) — Huntingdon American Legion Post 47 is hosting a Four Chaplains Day celebration in memory of the four men that gave their lives on the troop ship USAT Dorchester in 1943. The memorial celebration is Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Mustang Drive in Huntingdon, Tenn. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Chaplain Wilma Pearson 865-406-9889 or Post 47 Commander Dennis Simpson 731-358-3031. more

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits 2 cup buttermilk baking mix 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted more

The Family Community and Education (FCE) January meeting was held at the Carroll County Complex and there were nine members attending. more