WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service announced today that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households as part of President Biden’s plan to distribute free at-home tests to Americans for free. The Postal Service reported over 68 million test kit packages (with four tests per kit) have been shipped to American households across all states, Tribes and territories; each package contains four individual test kits. On average, it takes just 1.2 days for the Postal Service to deliver a test kit package once it has been received from the manufacturer, kitted and entered into the mailstream. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Postal Service delivered over 6 million COVID-19 test kit packages — the highest single day volume delivered since shipping began at the end of January. “There are few assignments the Postal Service has received that better exemplify our public service mission than the request of the Biden Administration to deliver America’s COVID-19 test kits,” said Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Lou more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle, supported the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree organization, in providing $1.5 in STEM classroom grants across the Tennessee Valley. STEM classroom grants are key catalysts in opening doors of opportunity by providing access to resources, enabling innovative teaching practices, and expanding STEM curricula. Teachers can implement cutting-edge teaching methods and technologies, fostering an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning experiences. more

I figure by now most of our readers know that I have some of the most random recollects of history. more

CARROLL COUNTY (November 8) — McKenzie and Atwood will have new mayors, following the November 8 general elections. more

PARIS (March 17) — A collision involving three vehicles – including a semi and a logging truck – claimed the lives of two people Friday morning. more

  HUNTINGDON  (March 28, 2023) – An ongoing joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and … more

HUNTINGDON (September 11) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday night with an agenda focused on amendments to the 2023-24 Budget. more

McKENZIE (November 7) — McKenzie’s three school sites will soon have safety enhancements, thanks to 120 new surveillance cameras, keyless (card key) door locks, two-way radios, and protective shatterproof security film on selected doors and windows. more

NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $2 million loan for the Town of Huntingdon to improve water infrastructure. more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding consumers not to eat any of the recently recalled Quaker Oats products. The Quaker Oats Company has announced an … more

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold fall commencement exercises during two in-person ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Commencement … more

PARIS – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 26. The drop-off location … more

Nine Arrested in McKenzie MCKENZIE  – An ongoing joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and … more

HUNTINGDON (September 8) — During a called meeting on Friday, the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council voted to purchase three 2023 pickup trucks from Lonnie Cobb Ford at a price of $131,334 for the Utility Department and one Ford F150 4x4 at a price of $43,778 from Lonnie Cobb along with five 20233 trucks for the Street and Parks Department for $218,890. All vehicles are quoted at the state bid price. more

McKENZIE (September 12) — Representatives of West Tennessee Public Utility District held its annual luncheon to inform local governmental leaders about its growth, mission, safety standards, and how gas is affordable and clean. more

McKENZIE (November 9) — McKenzie Police Department will soon have 11 brand new patrol trucks and SUVs. more

McKENZIE (December 14) — McKenzie Mayor and Council appointed a new water superintendent and four members to the McKenzie Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors. more

I quit doing New Year Resolutions after I incorrectly predicted in 1958, 1959, and 1960 that the old rickety, run-down, falling in, dilapidated, ramshackle bridge across the Middle Fork of the Obion River just north of Gleason would fall into the muddy water before the first December snow. more

  JACKSON, TENN. - JANUARY 17, 2024 - “LIFELINE Blood Services has ONE day’s worth of blood supply in inventory. Can you donate and help LIFELINE serve the patients of West … more

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (MARCH 4, 2023) -Update 8 p.m. - "There are approximately 300 customers without power. CCED crews have restored around 700 customers today. Outages are scattered throughout the service territory and not isolated to any one area. Additional help is anticipated to arrive tomorrow. more