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April 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 14) — The county airport is now the Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport. With a unanimous vote, the Carroll County Commission approved Resolution 4-11-25, naming the airport in honor of the late Tennessee State Trooper. Sgt. Russell tragically died in a helicopter crash while on duty in August 2022.
April 22, 2025
JACKSON (April 15) — On Tuesday, the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women (JABPW) hosted the 2025 Sterling Awards recognizing the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award recipient.
April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON — The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) hosted its first-ever Cornerstone Tourism Awards on April 3, 2025, at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center — an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations that make Northwest Tennessee a must-visit destination.
April 15, 2025
McKenzie (March 23) — Record crowds filled McKenzie City Park as thousands of excited children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the fourth annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop.
April 15, 2025
GLEASON (April 12) — Sophie Beasley is Miss Gleason 2025. She is the daughter of Mike and Jennifer Beasley of Gleason. The event was held at Gleason School and sponsored by the GHS Class of 2027.
April 8, 2025
Petals Azola, a florist and boutique located at 1907 Cedar Street in McKenzie, opened in November of 2022.
April 8, 2025
Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) is the featured organization on “Tennessee is Talking,” a special interest segment on WLJT-TV, West Tennessee’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). GCAC is featured during the April 2025 airings.
April 1, 2025
ATWOOD (March 26) — West Carroll schools honored two new queens this spring as part of their annual beauty review competitions, selecting 2025 royalty for both the high school and junior high divisions.
April 1, 2025
WarZone Ax n Tag, located at 12915 US-79, just south of McKenzie, offers endless, affordable fun in a safe, friendly environment.
April 1, 2025
ATWOOD (March 27) — Fourteen members of the West Carroll High School FFA chapter traveled to Gatlinburg to attend the 97th Tennessee FFA State Convention, held March 23–26.
April 1, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 26) — Tennessee redshirt senior outfielder Hunter Ensley put on a show this past week as he helped the Vols claim a series win over No. 10 Alabama and earned this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association College Baseball Player of the Week.
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Ken and his family have been operating their business, Top Nails & Spa, in McKenzie for one year, but their journey started much farther away.
April 1, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2024-25 NAIA Women’s Basketball All-America Teams along with the 2025 NAIA Player of the Year and the 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year.
March 25, 2025
Kathy Dean of Huntingdon, Tennessee, was a big part of American military history when she and her sister Florence joined the first group of women to enlist in the Army in July 1948.
March 25, 2025
Pam Joyner is a McLemoresville native who dedicated her life to education and has now answered a second calling in public service as the vice-mayor of Trezevant.
March 25, 2025
For Peg Hamlett, serving as the Certified Administrator of Elections (AOE) for Carroll County is about more than managing ballots—it’s about upholding the integrity of the democratic process.
March 25, 2025
McKENZIE — Balancing a high-powered corporate career with a strong commitment to family is no small feat, yet Christie Chappell has managed both with determination and success.
March 25, 2025
PARIS — Throughout history, women have played a vital role in shaping communities, often blending creativity, leadership, and service.
March 25, 2025
HUNTINGDON — For more than two decades, Rita Jones has served Carroll County as a dedicated public official in the Assessor of Property office.
