McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale
April 30, 2024
McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse.
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Congressman Kustoff Visits Carroll County
April 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 25) — Congressman David Kustoff (R-Germantown) spoke at a forum hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on April 25 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce.
Browning Museum Receives Grant Check
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget.
McKenzie Mayor Converts Broadway to One-Way Street
April 30, 2024
According to the bid notice dated March 9, 2018, The Waldren Street STP Lighting project plan involves street light installation, curb ramp installation, and sidewalk replacement to comply with ADA regulations. The project is located in the City of McKenzie, Tenn., on Waldren Street, South Main Street and Broadway Street.
CASA Opens New Offices in Carroll County
April 24, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Carroll County has a new service to benefit children who need an adult to advocate for their needs and rights. Many of these children are abused or neglected and placed …
Celebrity Waiter Event Benefits Cancer Society
April 23, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Carroll County Relay For Life teams, spearheaded by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County’s Relay Team hosted the Celebrity Waiter Dinner to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
McKenzie Rotary Members Hear About Aseracare
April 23, 2024
McKENZIE (April 16) — Representatives of Aseracare were the featured speakers at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Tamara Fuller, Melisha Burns and Chase Manley spoke about the services of the local hospice care provider.
World's Biggest Fish Fry Happening This Week
April 23, 2024
PARIS (April 22) — The 71st Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway this week.
Registration Opens for 2024 Dixie Summer Camps
April 19, 2024
The Dixie Performing Arts Center announces registration for their kids’ and adults’ summer camps on Monday, April 22. With a wide range of activities spanning from pottery to music to photography and more, there’s something for everyone regardless of age, interest, or skill level.
McKenzie Rotary Continues to Grow
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally.
The Dixie Receives Stand for The Arts Grant, Recognition
April 16, 2024
Spectrum today announced The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (The Dixie PAC) will receive $10,000 through the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education.
Trezevant Dedicates Community Park
April 16, 2024
TREZEVANT (April 14) — Trezevant is proud of its new performance stage, playground equipment that complements its walking track, picnic pavilion and baseball fields. On Sunday, April 14, city officials and area citizens were in attendance for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Trezevant Community Park, adjacent to West Carroll Elementary School.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors.
Cancer Bake Auction Has Good Year
April 9, 2024
McKENZIE — The Carroll County American Cancer Society netted $12,689 in its five days during the annual Cancer Bake Auction.
Coach Hodge Welcomed to McKenzie
April 9, 2024
McKENZIE (April 6) — Keith Hodge, the new head football coach at McKenzie High School, was welcomed to McKenzie on Saturday, April 6 during an informal meet and greet at Hometown Hangout.
Solar Event Captivates Country
April 9, 2024
CARROLL COUNTY (April 8) — On Monday, many in North America stopped mid-day to gaze in wonder at the total solar eclipse, a rare event that won’t be visible again from the contiguous United States until August 23, 2044. Carroll Countians experienced 97.9% coverage of the sun.
McKenzie Youth Soccer Kicks Off Season
April 9, 2024
McKENZIE (April 6) — On Saturday morning, despite cool temperatures, the McKenzie Youth Soccer League kicked off its season. With a full day packed of matches, players, parents, grandparents, fans and food trucks filled the fields adjacent to McKenzie Middle School. The four age groups, 3 to 4, 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 14 were excited to start the season.
West Carroll High School Hosts Mock Crash
April 9, 2024
ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel.
McKenzie Beauty Review Winners
April 9, 2024
McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium.
