McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie Middle School (MMS) released the All A’s and All A’s and B’s Honor Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. more

Lifeline Blood Services collected 47 units of blood during the McKenzie High School Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 29. more

McKENZIE (March 31) — Bethel University Board of Trustee member Patty Kahlden was in McKenzie Friday. A longtime supporter of the university and the Bethel Athletic Department presented Football Coach Michael Jasper and Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell with a generous gift for the football program. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Rural Health Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen access to care. This bill would help rural medical facilities to increase staff, extend hours of operation, acquire additional technology and equipment, and pay for construction costs. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

GUATEMALA CITY — Six Bethel University students helped ensure Guatemalan children had healthy smiles March 5-11 as part of a Global Studies collaboration with Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries. Led by Stacie Freeman, director of Bethel’s international outreach, and fellow co-founder of a new nonprofit for student-staffed travel service projects, Julie Hill, the trip included a mix of compassionate ministry and culture-sharing. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie Band held its annual beauty revues for students in McKenzie Special School District. The competition included competition in six categories. The event was in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The winners ranged in age from 4 to 18 and are pictured. more

NASHVILLE (March 2023) — Unemployment estimates in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley were mixed for the period of February 2023 compared to January 2023. more

PURYEAR (March 28) — Representatives of Paris BPU, Silicon Ranch and Tennessee Valley Authority gathered in Puryear at the new 6.75-megawatt solar farm for a ‘flip the switch’ event to symbolically turn on the power the 20,410 solar panels (modules) in 230 rows that span 80 acres. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 43 grants totaling $203,244,525 from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC is administering in the form of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure grants. more

HARDIN COUNTY, — A 79-year-old Tennessee boater lost his life on the Tennessee River. The body believed to be William Mayfield from Silverton, Tennessee was recovered Saturday, April 1, on the Tennessee River and is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification. more

HUNTINGDON — A new county holiday is proposed and a donation of $400,000 to the Inclusion Park are both included in the agenda for the April 10 meeting of the Carroll County Commission. more

CARROLL COUNTY (March 31) — Severe Weather Month ended with major tornadoes ripping through Arkansas and Tennessee and other parts of the country on Friday, March 31. more

HUNTINGDON (March 30) — Two Friday storms in March cost Carroll County Electric Department approximately $250,000, according to Ryan Drewry, general manager., in his report to the Board of Directors of CCED on March 30. more

CARROLL COUNTY (April 3) — Twelve high school seniors from Carroll County were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for their academic excellence by scoring a 29 or better on the national ACT test. The Carroll County Chamber hosted a luncheon on April 3 at Mallard’s Restaurant to honor these students. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — Friday evening’s severe weather did not hamper Saturday’s Easter egg drop at McKenzie City Park. Thousands of children and their parents gathered at the park to partake in the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Easter Egg Drop. Members of the chamber along with vendors and volunteers from the community, McKenzie High School and Bethel University came together to make the event a resounding success. more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Margaret Helen Crowder are Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home … more

McKENZIE (March 29) — Madison Gilbert and Hannah Dillingham, seniors at McKenzie High, will continue their education at Bethel University and be a part of Bethel Lady Wildcats Soccer program. more

Orange Drop Cookies 2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar more

McKenzie, TN — The Henry County Lady Patriots defeated the McKenzie Lady Rebels 9-3 Thursday evening. The Lady Patriots scored four runs in the third inning to boost their lead and secure their victory. more

The McKenzie Rebels soccer team defeated the Union City Golden Tornadoes 3-2. The Rebels started the game strong with a goal in the first 15 minutes of play. more