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Browning Museum Receives Grant Check
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget.
McKenzie Garden Club News
April 30, 2024
The McKenzie Garden Club met for its April meeting at the lovely home of Mona Batchelor. Marlene Kreuter gave the devotional and chose as her topic the Cactus Flower, and using Isaiah 35:1 as her reference.
McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale
April 30, 2024
McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse.
McKenzie to Host Homelessness Forum
April 30, 2024
McKenzie is Hosting a Homelessness Forum on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m. in the Park Theatre.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
April 30, 2024
TENNESSEE (April 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 11.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel fell 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.98 per gallon.
Tri-County Unemployment Remains at Historic Lows
April 30, 2024
NASHVILLE — Unemployment rates in the tri-county area remain at or near historic lows, at least the last fifty years, as reported in the March 2024 Labor Force Estimate by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
County Chamber to Host National Day of Prayer Event
April 30, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2024 National Day of Prayer in Carroll County.
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.
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.
TCAT-McKenzie Graduation Spring 2024
April 23, 2024
McKENZIE — Tuesday, April 23 is the date set for the TCAT McKenzie Class of 2024 Spring Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie, Tenn. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Joseph Butler, Carroll County Mayor.
Northwest Tenn. Tourism Association to Host Annual Legislative Breakfast
April 23, 2024
UNION CITY — The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) to host the Second Annual NWTN Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by Total Tech Solutions. This key event is Friday, May 24 at Discovery Park of America in Union City. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m.
McKenzie Rotary Members Hear About Aseracare
April 23, 2024
McKENZIE (April 16) — Representatives of Aseracare were the featured speakers at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Tamara Fuller, Melisha Burns and Chase Manley spoke about the services of the local hospice care provider.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
