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September 10, 2024
NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks will join First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative Sept. 19-29 with volunteer work events at parks across the state. The volunteer opportunities coincide with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.
September 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (September 5) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new Tennessee Direct Hay Report. This tool will provide comprehensive insights into hay pricing and trends across the state, helping Tennessee’s farmers and producers make informed decisions.
September 10, 2024
McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 Hwy 79, joined by community and business leaders, including McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler.
September 3, 2024
Three Carroll County teachers are taking part in the fall 2024 WestTeach leadership program at the University of Tennessee at Martin: Dana Christian, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School; Ginger Taylor, Huntingdon High School; and Noah Rogers, West Carroll Junior/Senior High School.
September 3, 2024
McKENZIE (August 22, 24) - Local talent was on full display Thursday and Saturday as Carroll Arts, Inc., presented the annual Southern Fried Funnies at the historic Park Theatre.
September 3, 2024
McKENZIE (August 27) — On Tuesday, Lottye Choate celebrated her 95th birthday. As part of her birthday surprise, her daughter, Teresa Matlock, asked Facebook friends to send her mother birthday cards. Hoping for 95 cards to match her mother’s age, Matlock was able to surprise Mrs. Lottye with 173 cards.
September 3, 2024
McKENZIE (August 31) — Members of the Webb Alumni Association met at the historic Webb School Saturday to elect leadership for the coming years. The gathering comes as the organization celebrates its 55th annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming.
September 3, 2024
Greetings, Last month we gave a shoutout to our loyal volunteers, but it’s a privilege this month to thank the wonderful staff that work with the residents of Lakeside. Cris Stafford manages a crew of knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated staff who make all the difference for the residents who choose to call Lakeside their home.
September 3, 2024
GLEASON — Gleason celebrated its 51st Tater Town Special during the final week of August, always culminating the weekend of Labor Day. The Gleason Gazelles started the event in the 1970s as a way to showcase the city and its pride for all things Gleason. The lone year without the event was 2020, the pandemic year.
August 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Jenna Tucker of McKenzie earned the 2024 Hutches Scholar Award. It is presented each year to the rising senior with the highest GPA, recognizing academic achievement. Jenna is a …
August 29, 2024
ATWOOD - West Carroll Special School District launched a monthly health challenge to promote wellness among staff members. The initiative, led by Health Coordinator …
August 28, 2024
ATWOOD (August 28) - West Carroll High School has completed essential updates to its greenhouse just in time for the new growing season. Originally built in 2012 by Mr. Dennis Stokes and …
August 28, 2024
McKENZIE (August 27) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie hosted two guest speaker programs on Tuesday, August 27. Kyle Spurgeon, president and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce, along …
August 27, 2024
Walmart is recalling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
August 27, 2024
NASHVILLE (August 26) — The Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI), alongside more than 1,700 foster families and children, state and community leaders, foster care providers and faith-based advocates, held a celebration at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for Every Child TN, a statewide initiative to mobilize all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care.
August 27, 2024
KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development, according to a release shared by the TVA on Thursday.
August 27, 2024
GLEASON — The annual Gleason Gazelle’s Tater Town Special is this week with daily events.
August 27, 2024
HUNTINGDON (August 21) — Volunteer ushers were feted to a luncheon and an awards ceremony during the annual Usher’s Award Luncheon held in the ballroom of The Dixie in downtown Huntingdon.
August 27, 2024
The National Weather Service predicts very hot days as the temperatures reach the upper 90s and even 100 on Thursday.
August 27, 2024
Dynamix Physical Therapy of McKenzie opened in 2017. Will Record is the clinical director of the McKenzie facility, located on 103 Main Street, South, in the old Fred’s store. Record is a native of Dyer and now resides in Jackson with his wife, Mallory and daughter, Mary Lee.
