Christmas Parades in Carroll County
November 12, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce released the following schedule of Christmas parades.
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McKenzie Rotary Hosts Annual Charity Auction
November 12, 2024
McKENZIE (November 4) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie hosted its annual charity auction to raise money for its service activities in McKenzie.
Bethel Stadium Named in Honor of Dr. Walter Butler
November 5, 2024
McKENZIE (November 2) — The Walter Butler Stadium was officially dedicated to the recently retired president of the local, private four-year university.
Area Bands Excel at Championship Competitions
November 5, 2024
The four Carroll County high school marching bands concluded their competitive seasons Saturday at two championship competitions.
West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hosts Ribbon Cutting on Thursday
November 5, 2024
PARIS — West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a new era in healthcare for West Tennessee.
McKenzian Takes Part in Investment Fund Consortium with UT Martin
November 5, 2024
MARTIN — The UT Martin TVA Investment Challenge students attended and participated at the 2024 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on October 2-4 in Chicago.
Ground Breaking Set for TCAT Henry/Carroll- Paris Campus
November 5, 2024
Paris (November 4, 2024) – Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for noon on November 20, 2024, for the future home of its new …
Pastor Appreciation Day at Grace Baptist
November 5, 2024
Grace Baptist Church surprised Pastor Jon King with a nice gift certificate and catered meal in his honor on Pastor Appreciation Day.
Project Graduation Bull Ride Raises $4,475 for McKenzie Class of 2025
November 5, 2024
McKENZIE (October 26) — McKenzie High School Class of 2025 Project Graduation hosted a bullriding fundraiser event Saturday, presented by Crazy J Bucking Bulls on the property of Kenny and Tammy Trevathan. A total of $4,475 was raised for Project Graduation.
MHSAA Elects Officers, Honors Winston
November 5, 2024
McKENZIE (October 28) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association met Monday in the high school theatre to elect new officers and reflect on the achievements of the past year.
Five Tennessee Trial Court Judges Build Expertise at National Judicial College
November 5, 2024
Judge Brent Bradberry (Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and Henry counties), of McKenzie, Judge Cynthia Chappell (Davidson Co.), formerly of McKenzie, Judge Damita Dandridge (Shelby Co.), Judge Mark Hayes (Dyer and Lake Co.) and Judge Ryan Spitzer (Anderson Co.) recently completed an intensive two-week General Jurisdiction course for judges at the National Judicial College.
Rotary Hears About United Way of West TN
November 5, 2024
McKENZIE (October 29) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie heard about United Way of West Tennessee during its Tuesday noon program, held in the Vera Low on Bethel University.
Farmers Home Furniture Fur-ever Home Sale Benefits Carroll County Humane Society
November 5, 2024
McKENZIE (November 1) — Farmers Home Furniture is hosting a “Farmer’s Fur-ever Home Sale” through the month of November to benefit the Carroll County Humane Society.
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November 4, 2024
County Moves Closer to Creating County-Wide Fire Department
October 29, 2024
HUNTINGDON (October 24) — During a joint meeting of the Carroll County Budget Committee and the Rural Fire Committee, a proposed budget was presented. In the proposal, the 2025-26 FY Budget for the Fire Department would increase to $800,090 from $345,837. A large portion of the increase would come through maintenance ($250,000) and the creation of two requested full-time positions ($99,257).
Williams Furniture Company Has New Owner
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Williams Furniture Company, 26 Broadway Street, in downtown McKenzie has sold the furniture store in downtown McKenzie to Tony Prince, owner of Premier Furniture and Bedding in Union City and Jackson. He assumes ownership on November 1.
Gasoline Prices Remain Steady During Week
October 29, 2024
TENNESSEE (October 28) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 0.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 35.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.54 per gallon- the lowest level in over 1,100 days.
UT Enrollment on Pace to Exceed Target
October 29, 2024
KNOXVILLE — Despite declining national college enrollment trends, the University of Tennessee System (UT System) has experienced five consecutive years of record growth, with a current enrollment of 62,208 students, marking a 18.4% increase since 2020. This growth trajectory positions the UT System to exceed its 2030 goal of 71,000 students across all campuses.
McKenzie Elementary Fall School Festival Raises $25,281
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE (October 26) - McKenzie Elementary School hosted its annual Fall Festival Saturday, raising $25,281 for the school.
Estimated 4,000 Attend Boo Bash
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE (October 24) — The 11th annual Boo Bash in downtown McKenzie was the biggest ever, according to event sponsors, the City of McKenzie and Bethel University. An estimated 4,000 people attended the annual event that was scheduled for two hours but extended well beyond that time because of the larger than expected number of attendees.
