McKenzie FFA Hosts Live Plant Sale
April 15, 2025
McKenzie FFA, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, West Carroll and Huntingdon all held live plant sales at the related schools.
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Inaugural Cornerstone Tourism Awards Celebrate Excellence
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.
Recipes 4-15-25
April 15, 2025
Pecan Turtle Bars 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Sophie Beasley is Miss Gleason 2025
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.
TWRA Responds to Carroll Lake Concerns
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which owns and operates Carroll Lake, has provided some insight into concerns about the fish population following the extreme weather earlier this month and the preemptive drainage of the lake ahead of the flooding conditions.
Rebels Sweep Home-Away Set with Tigers
April 15, 2025
BRUCETON/McKENZIE (April 8-9) — McKenzie High School traveled Tuesday and hosted Wednesday for two district baseball contests against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central, earning a convincing sweep.
Carroll County General Sessions Report
April 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON (APRIL 9) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 9.
Calendar 4-15-25
April 15, 2025
Greenfield First Baptist Good Friday Passion Play Greenfield First Baptist Church Choir & Musicians present a Good Friday Easter Passion Play on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. A finger food fellowship will follow. Everyone is invited to attend!
Inglenook Book Club Meets
April 15, 2025
The monthly meeting of the Inglenook Book Club met April 9 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie, with 19 members in attendance.
Third Annual Celebration of the Arts a Success
April 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Carroll Arts, Inc. held its third annual Celebration of the Arts at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center on Saturday.
Gränges Donates to McKenzie Schools
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE (April 11) — Gränges Americas Inc. made a donation to McKenzie Special School District Friday, part of a series of donations to area schools.
Super Drugs Sustains Minor Damage
April 15, 2025
Super Drugs sustained minor damage on Thursday, April 10 during a brief severe weather event when the awning detached from its supports and was impaled on a fire hydrant, barricading the entrance to the building and partially protruding into the traffic flow on Cedar Street.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
April 15, 2025
Possession of Sch. II — On April 9, Deputy Alex Sherwood was dispatched to a home in Clarksburg in reference to a 911 hangup. He arrived at the residence and asked if he could come in to check things out.
World’s Biggest Fish Fry Starts April 19
April 15, 2025
PARIS — The World’s Biggest Fish Fry festival starts Saturday April 19 with a 5K run, 8 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Car and Bike Show at Henry County High School at 8 a.m.; and a Boxing Event at noon on the Court Square. The evening includes a Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.
Ode (Owed) to a School Long Past
April 15, 2025
Contrary to popular belief, I never attended a one room log cabin school house. As a matter of fact, my first school was huge. It was a two-story building with a gymnasium, music room, principal’s office, and bathrooms on both floors.
West Carroll FCCLA Students Earn Honors at State Conference
April 15, 2025
Six West Carroll High School students recently represented their school at the 79th Annual FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Chattanooga, marking the first time this chapter has competed at the state level.
New Tennessee Law Reduces Licensing Requirements for Select Childcare Providers
April 15, 2025
NASHVILLE (April 12) — Tennessee’s new childcare licensing law, now codified as Public Chapter 135, expands flexible childcare options while easing regulatory burdens. House Bill 106, passed unanimously and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on April 3, takes effect July 1.
Rotarians Hear About ROTC
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE (April 8) — Colonel Bernard House, US Army, spoke about the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program based at the University of Tennessee at Martin during the April 8 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Carroll County Celebrates National Public Health Week with Dedication to Community Well-Being
April 15, 2025
In recognition of National Public Health Week, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler signed a proclamation celebrating the importance of public health and honoring those who work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
Area Rescue Squads to Get Grant Funding
April 15, 2025
NASHVILLE (April 10) — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced on Thursday rescue squads in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties have been selected for the Rescue Squad Grant Program, receiving a total of $160,244.50 for life-saving equipment.
