Carroll County Fairest of the Fair
August 6, 2024
The 2024 Carroll County Fairest of the Fair
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Carroll County Fair Begins Wednesday
August 6, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The annual Carroll County Fair is Wednesday to Saturday, August 7-10 at the Carroll County Civic Center/Fairgrounds.
McKenzie Garden Club Meets
August 6, 2024
The members of the McKenzie Garden Club met at the McKenzie Church of Christ for their July meeting on Friday, July 26. Twenty members answered the roll call, and the devotional was given by Donna Ward. She chose “Embracing our Spiritual Summer” as her topic and chose John 15:5 as her reference.
TN Spotlights Underage Drinking
August 6, 2024
NASHVILLE (August 1) — The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are teaming up to raise awareness of underage drinking as students return to class for the new school year.
Townes Speaks to Rotary Club
August 6, 2024
McKENZIE — Carlton Townes, a junior at McKenzie High School, spoke to the members of the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 30. Townes and Gracie Aird attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards during the summer. The week-long event occurred at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville.
Willis Enshrined into NFL Hall of Fame
August 6, 2024
CANTON, Ohio (August 3) — Patrick Willis, the legendary linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, Ole Miss and former Bruceton-Hollow Rock standout, recently shared insights into how faith, forgiveness, and football have shaped his extraordinary journey. As a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro, Willis’s on-field success is well-documented, but his story off the field is equally compelling.
Esches Have Gleason’s July Yard of the Month
August 6, 2024
Gleason’s July “Yard of the Month” goes to Shey and Janet Esch at 207 Mill Street.
School-Year Stress? There’s an App for That…
August 6, 2024
As another school year begins, one question many parents are asking themselves is, “How am I going to keep track of everything?”
Webb Back-to-School Event Prepares Students
July 30, 2024
McKENZIE — Webb School Marketing Team, Walmart, First Baptist Church, and many individuals worked to assure students have a good back-to-school event over the weekend. This is the second annual event to support school-age children.
McKenzie Middle, High Schools Receive New Paving, Culverts
July 30, 2024
McKENZIE (July 25) —With the school year just around the corner, crews are hard at work on paving projects at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School. New culverts are also being installed at MMS.
Gasoline Prices Decrease
July 30, 2024
TENNESSEE (July 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 34.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.78 per gallon.
McKenzie Alumni Decades Reunion Plans are Underway
July 30, 2024
The McKenzie High School Alumni Decades Reunion, presented by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA), is set for October 4-5, 2024.
Rotary Hears About Discovery Park
July 30, 2024
McKENZIE — Scott Williams, CEO of Discovery Park of America- Union City, was the featured speaker at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Unemployment Increases in Tri-Counties
July 30, 2024
NASHVILLE (June 2024) — The unemployment rates in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties increased during the month of June 2024, compared to one month earlier.
McKenzie City Council Agenda
July 30, 2024
The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, August 8 at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows:
Kay Brown Retires from Spectrum with 57 Years of Service
July 30, 2024
McKENZIE (July 25) — It’s exceedingly rare in today’s world for an employee to remain with one company for one decade, let alone nearly six. But Kay Brown’s retirement from Spectrum last week marked 57 years (and eight months) of service.
‘An Evening with Carroll Arts’ Fetes County’s Talent
July 29, 2024
McKENZIE (July 20) - Carroll Arts, an organization dedicated to cultivating and celebrating the arts in Carroll County, hosted an annual event Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church highlighting talented artists from across the county. The event was also a celebration of the group's 30th anniversary.
Hometown Health Hosts Back-to-School Blitz
July 24, 2024
McKENZIE (July 24) - Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Back-to-School Blitz Wednesday at the pediatric office on Hospital Drive. The event, with the theme "Homer's Fun Day on the Farm," aimed to remind parents to schedule well visits for their school-age children as well as provide a fun day of activities as the summer break winds down.
Fall Gardeners’ Festival is Scheduled for August 27
July 23, 2024
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is excited to provide information throughout the year to make gardening a success for many home gardeners. UT Gardens, Crossville, in collaboration with UT Extension’s Cumberland County Master Gardeners, will host the annual Fall Gardeners’ Festival at the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center.
Webb Alumni Celebrate School’s National Historic Placement
July 23, 2024
McKENZIE (July 20) — The Webb Alumni Association hosted a ribbon-cutting Saturday to celebrate Webb Public School’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.
