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Local Students Named to Fall 2025 UT Martin Chancellor's Honor Roll

April 7, 2026

MARTIN — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Operation Hands Free’

April 7, 2026

TENNESSEE — On Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, are partnering with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for “Operation Hands Free” to crack down on violators of Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

West Tennessee Healthcare to Host Two-Day Grief Education Series

April 7, 2026

JACKSON — West Tennessee Healthcare, in partnership with Butterfly’s Embrace, will host a two-day grief education series featuring nationally recognized grief counselor and best-selling author Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt.

McKenzie Middle School Honor Roll, Third Nine Weeks

April 7, 2026

McKenzie Middle School recently released its All A's and A's and B's honor rolls for the third nine weeks.

Students Do Volunteer Work After Big Testing Day

April 7, 2026

McKENZIE (April 1) — On Wednesday, 264 McKenzie High School students ditched the classroom and spent the afternoon doing community service work for various businesses and organizations in Carroll County.

McKenzie Fire Department Installs Safe Haven Baby Box

April 7, 2026

McKenzie’s Safe Haven Baby Box is officially installed, but it is not yet fully operational according to the McKenzie Fire Department.

Griffin, Heath Attend Tennessee Workforce Development Academy

April 7, 2026

McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Director Monica Heath joined workforce development professionals from across the state in Cookeville March 3–5 for the Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy.

Finalists Announced for Second Annual Cornerstone Tourism Awards Honoring The Best of Northwest Tennessee Tourism

April 7, 2026

NORTHWEST TENNESSEE — The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) announces the finalists for the Second Annual Cornerstone Tourism Awards, celebrating the people, places, and experiences that are shaping Northwest Tennessee into a vibrant and welcoming destination.

Commissioner Andy Holt Details $103.8 Billion Industry, Tackles Farm Challenges at McKenzie Rotary Club

April 7, 2026

Mr. Andy Holt, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 31, detailing the significant economic force of agriculture and forestry in the state, his priorities for the department, and major challenges facing Tennessee farmers.

Easter Kindness In Action

April 7, 2026

McKENZIE (April 4) — Paris resident John Paul Jones visited Cherrywood Post Acute Saturday afternoon to share Easter cheer.

McKenzie High School’s Spring Plant Sale Returns

April 7, 2026

McKenzie High School’s annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Plant Sale began Friday, April 3, in the FFA Greenhouse behind the high school.

Gasoline Prices Increase During Week

April 7, 2026

TENNESSEE (April 6) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 22.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.

New Study Will Determine McKenzie’s Hotel Feasibility

April 7, 2026

Does McKenzie need a new hotel?

2025 Leadership Carroll County Class Recognized at Kustoff Event

April 7, 2026

HUNTINGDON (April 3) — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Leadership Carroll County Class of 2025 at the conclusion of U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s speaking event on Friday.

West Carroll Elementary School Honors Principal’s List Students

April 7, 2026

Eighteen students earned placement on West Carroll Elementary School’s Principal’s List for the third quarter.

Living Lord’s Last Supper Portrayed at First CP Church

April 7, 2026

McKENZIE (April 2) — McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosted a living Lord’s Last Supper on Thursday, April 2. Members of the church portrayed the disciples during the event in the church’s sanctuary.

West Carroll School Board Approves Mileage Rate Increase

April 6, 2026

ATWOOD (April 2) — The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education met Thursday with several items to address, most notably an increase in the mileage rate paid by the district.

Weakley County Schools Announces March 2026 Feature Teachers

April 2, 2026

Weakley County Schools is proud to recognize our March Feature Teachers, two educators whose leadership, innovation and commitment to student growth are making a meaningful difference in our classrooms.

McKenzie Middle School Honor Roll - Third Nine Weeks

April 2, 2026

McKenzie Middle School recently released its All A's and A's and B's honor rolls for the third nine weeks.

Huntingdon Schools Awarded $548,000 Through USDA Technology Grant

April 2, 2026

Huntingdon Special School District, through a partnership with other Carroll County school districts, has been awarded the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).