West Carroll School Board Discusses TISA Funding for 2025-2026 Year
March 11, 2025
The West Carroll School Board met on Thursday evening with all board members present for the meeting.
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McKenzie Middle Hosts Health Fair
March 11, 2025
McKENZIE (March 7) — McKenzie Middle School hosted a health fair Friday, with 17 organizations participating. From the eclectic set of presentations, students learned about a wide variety of factors that affect their health and things they can do to live healthier lives.
McKenzie High School Celebrates Black History
March 11, 2025
McKENZIE (March 4) — McKenzie High School’s Minority Council hosted its annual Black History Celebration in the school gymnasium, recognizing the contributions of African-Americans locally and nationwide.
Kim Bell Webb Receives 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award
March 11, 2025
McKENZIE (March 10) — On February 16, Kim Bell Webb was recognized as Carroll County’s recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award, celebrating her decades of commitment to community service.
West Carroll Elementary School Royalty
March 11, 2025
Miss West Carroll Elementary School Royalty (L to R): Second Maid Ally Clarke, First Maid Raelynn Maples, Queen Abigail Hays, Third Maid Maddie Martin and Fourth Maid Camilla Jenkins. Not pictured is Miss Congeniality Norah Reynolds.
Rotary Hears About Levi Miles Foundation
March 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie heard from guest speaker David Miles of Paris about the Levi Miles Foundation and the work it is performing to assist families and individuals with children who have rare diseases, mobility issues, or those who need specialized equipment to improve their lives.
Bethel, Eastside FCE Met
March 11, 2025
Nine members met for the February 13 meeting in the lovely home of Mary and Pennye Mays.
Sunshine Week is March 16-22
March 11, 2025
Sunshine Week will take place March 16-22, 2025, to highlight the importance of open government and public access to information.
Governor Lee Visits Huntingdon Primary
March 11, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 7) — On Friday, Governor Bill Lee visited faculty, staff and students at Huntingdon Primary School. The Tennessee governor was joined by his wife, Maria. The Lees took part in Read Across America at the primary school.
State Unemployment Holds Steady in January
March 11, 2025
NASHVILLE — Unemployment in Tennessee held steady in January, matching the rate from December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
2025 Sterling Award Winners Announced; 3 Carroll Countians
March 11, 2025
Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2025: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award.
The Dixie’s Curated Women’s Market Returns
March 4, 2025
Since 2022, The Dixie has hosted the Designing Women Curated Market, in honor of our leading lady Dixie Carter and her role in “Designing Women.” The event is at the Dixie and three other locations this year.
Stained Glass Window Installed in Bethel University’s New Chapel
March 4, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University’s campus is expanding with a new 1,058-seat chapel.
Carroll County Introduces Driver’s License Kiosk for Renewals
March 4, 2025
Carroll County residents now have access to a self-service Driver’s License Kiosk, providing a convenient option for renewing licenses without visiting a full-service Driver Services Center. The kiosk is located at the Carroll County Office Complex, 625 High Street, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344.
March Lifeline Blood Services Collection Days, Locations
March 4, 2025
First United Methodist Church-Paris — 3/6/2025 12-6 p.m.
McKenzie’s Teague Commits to Lindsey Wilson College
March 4, 2025
McKenzie — Martez Teague is the third McKenzie Rebel to commit to continue his football career.
Baptist Carroll County Gets Gold Seal From American College of Radiology
March 4, 2025
HUNTINGDON (February 26) — The American College of Radiology awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County the gold seal of accreditation, which represents the highest level of imaging quality.
The Coalminers Presented Always Loretta
March 4, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 1) — Emily Portman, hand selected by Loretta Lynn herself, offered an authentic tribute to the late Loretta Lynn while singing us a medley of Loretta’s biggest hits - all with Loretta’s original band members on Saturday, March 1 at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.
McKenzie Middle Presents Black History Program
March 4, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie Middle School presented an exciting, inspiring and informative Black History program Tuesday morning with numerous special guests.
Gasoline Prices Increase During The Week
March 3, 2025
TENNESSEE (March 3)— Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.629 per gallon.
