McKenzie Alumni Association To Award Two Scholarships
February 18, 2025
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) is offering $1,000 scholarships for two 2025 graduates of McKenzie High School.
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Tennessee GOP Moves to Further Reshape Certificate of Need Laws
February 18, 2025
NASHVILLE — Tennessee lawmakers are advancing new proposals to further roll back the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) regulations, continuing a sweeping overhaul of healthcare policy that began with last year’s reforms.
Inglenook Book Club
February 18, 2025
Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie was where the Inglenook Book Club held its February 12 meeting at 3 p.m., with 19 ladies in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. She thanked the hostesses Jean Hollomon and Suzanne Russell for serving delicious strawberry pretzel salad, along with chocolates and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. The February birthday ladies are Marilynn Putman and Sandi McMahen.
Three Carroll Countians Among 2025 Sterling Award Winners
February 18, 2025
JACKSON (FEBRUARY 16) — 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.
TCAT Henry/Carroll Prepares for SkillsUSA Competitions
February 18, 2025
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll is preparing to send a total of 35 contestants to the State SkillsUSA Competition in April at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
4-H Students Harness Wind Power With Budget-Friendly Turbines
February 18, 2025
Students in West Carroll’s Mrs. Shanna Pafford’s 6th-grade 4-H program are putting science into action by designing and building wind turbines—all on a budget of just $10.
Brock Martin Addresses Legislative Issues
February 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (February 14) — State Representative Brock Martin kicked off the annual Capital Talks sponsored by the CC Chamber of Commerce on Friday, addressing key legislative issues, including the Education Freedom Act, state budget allocations, and upcoming legislation.
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February 17, 2025
‘Your Hometown Bank Since 1934’
February 11, 2025
For over nine decades, a cornerstone of downtown McKenzie has been McKenzie Banking Company. Though the financial institution has grown into a regional presence as Foundation Bank, with six locations across northwest Tennessee, it remains, as the sign says, “your hometown bank since 1934.”
State Settles with NCAA for Student-Athletes
February 11, 2025
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states led by Tennessee has reached a settlement in principle in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).
Pate is McKenzie High School Homecoming Queen
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 7) — Senior Sophie Pate was crowned McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday during pregame festivities.
Tennessee’s Education Emancipation Bill: What It Means for Families
February 11, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering House Bill 0552 (HB 0552), known as the Family Right to Educational Emancipation (FREE) Act. Sponsored by Rep. Todd Warner (R) and Sen. Janice Bowling (R), the bill proposes a new category of homeschooling, removing state oversight, attendance requirements, and testing mandates for families who opt out of traditional education.
Living at Lakeside News
February 11, 2025
Residents kicked off the New Year with a gold-and-black décor Happy Noon Year luncheon with all the fanfare of a midnight celebration. We did a countdown toast at noon with faux bubbly, sang Auld Lang Syne and declared New Years Resolutions.
McKenzie Rotary Club Hears About West Tennessee Healthcare
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 4) — Tina Prescott, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, was the featured speaker for the McKenzie Rotary Club. In recent months, West Tennessee Healthcare began managing Henry County Hospital.
McKenzie Special School District Board Meeting Report
February 11, 2025
The McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board convened this week to approve key infrastructure improvements, including middle school bleacher replacement, high school gym floor refinishing, an upgraded district-wide radio communication system, and the implementation of an Integrated School Management (ISM) system.
TCAT Awarded Healthcare Grant
February 11, 2025
DICKSON (January 31) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Dickson has been awarded $160,750 through the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Initiative. This funding positions TCAT Dickson among five TCAT campuses and thirty-eight statewide entities benefiting from the grant.
Gas Prices Decrease
February 11, 2025
TENNESSEE (February 10) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 6.0 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 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 11.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.624 per gallon.
FSB Insurance Becomes Sunstar Insurance Tennessee
February 11, 2025
FSB Insurance, a trusted name in the region for insurance services, has officially rebranded as Sunstar Insurance Tennessee, reflecting its long-standing affiliation with Sunstar Insurance Group, the 30th largest independent agency in the nation. While the name is changing, the same familiar faces and dedicated service remain unchanged.
Rebel KD Cunningham Signs with Kentucky Wesleyan Football
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School football standout Kadarius (KD) Cunningham will continue his gridiron career at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The senior was feted at a signing ceremony Friday in the MHS Theater, joined by family members, coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers and a plethora of supporters.
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