World's Biggest Fish Fry Happening This Week
April 23, 2024
PARIS (April 22) — The 71st Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway this week.
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Carroll County 4-H Student Completes Horse Program
April 23, 2024
Carroll County 4-Her, Paige Costello, 16, completed the Tennessee Master Horse program this spring. According to the UT Horse website, the driving force behind the Tennessee Master Horse Program (TMHP) is to raise the level of education and improve overall success of horse owners and producers within the state.
United Way of West Tennessee Launches Volunteer West Tennessee Hub
April 19, 2024
JACKSON, Tenn. (April 19, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee is excited to announce the Volunteer West Tennessee Hub – an online database designed to connect local volunteers with service opportunities in West Tennessee. This platform is accessible to the community at no cost and will serve as the central hub of communication between organizations and volunteers.
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April 16, 2024
West Carroll FFA to Host Greenhouse Sale
April 16, 2024
ATWOOD — West Carroll High School is hosting a spring live plant sale on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the greenhouse on the campus, 760 Highway 77, Atwood.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors.
McKenzie Rotary Continues to Grow
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally.
Local Nonprofit Co-Founders Among Most Influential in West Tennessee
April 16, 2024
JACKSON (April 9) — Dr. Julie Hill and Stacie Freeman, MSSW, were honored by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women as winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee.
County’s Students Participate in Special Olympics
April 16, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Students with intellectual disabilities from the county’s five special school districts displayed their prowess in sporting events during Special Olympics held at Huntingdon’s Paul Ward Stadium on Friday, April 12.
THP Graduates 49 Troopers
April 9, 2024
NASHVILLE (April 5) — Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department simultaneously instructed a regular 17-week trooper cadet class and an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class. The lateral class returned from their district assignments for the graduation ceremony that took place at Donelson First in Nashville, Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony and swore in the new troopers as they delivered their oaths of office.
Cancer Bake Auction Has Good Year
April 9, 2024
McKENZIE — The Carroll County American Cancer Society netted $12,689 in its five days during the annual Cancer Bake Auction.
Celebrity Waiter Dinner to Benefit Cancer Society
April 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The 12th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, hosted by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Relay For Life Team is Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m.
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March 12, 2024
‘Mark Twain’ Speaks at Rotary
February 20, 2024
McKENZIE (February 13) — Robert ‘Gus’ Radford, portraying Mark Twain, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, February 13.
Gasoline Prices Fall Over Week
November 6, 2023
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 24.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 24.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.38 per gallon.
Farmers Market News
July 26, 2022
The Farmers Market had an abundance of fresh tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, onions, squash, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers. However, it sold out fast. If you are interested in produce, be sure to arrive early.
Huntingdon Hometown Pageants Are Saturday
April 5, 2022
Huntingdon Bands’ beauty pageants are Saturday, April 9 at Huntingdon High School.
3G Shutdown Begins in February
January 10, 2022
All wireless carriers will retire their 3G services this year to free up bandwidth for faster LTE and 5G signals.
Clayhill, LLC to Host Rodeo This Weekend
July 13, 2021
ATWOOD — Clayhill, LLC at 1315 Rimmer Road is hosting the Stampede Lone Star Rodeo Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, at 8 p.m. The rodeo, co-sanctioned by Lone Star Rodeo and the International Professional Rodeo Association, guarantees attendees will see past and future rodeo champions and local cowboys and cowgirls performing in the sanctioned contest events.
The Shepherd’s Table Will Serve June 15, June 22
June 15, 2021
HUNTINGDON — The Shepherd’s Table, Huntingdon’s community kitchen, will serve twice this month, on the third and fourth Tuesday in June. Due to COVID-19 safety procedures, volunteers will serve contact-free drive-through and take-out only meals. There will not be a dine-in option until further notice.
