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Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE (February 3-7) — SkillsUSA officers, other students, staff and special guests at TCAT Henry/Carroll’s McKenzie campus celebrated SkillsUSA Week with events and activities each day.
Tuesday, February 18
The high school basketball regular season has ended, and district tournaments begin this week for area teams. The potential for winter weather on Tuesday, February 18 has already prompted some changes to game times, and further changes could be necessary later in the week depending on accumulation and road conditions.
Tuesday, February 18
NASHVILLE — Tennessee lawmakers are advancing new proposals to further roll back the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) regulations, continuing a sweeping overhaul of healthcare policy that began with last year’s reforms.
Tuesday, February 18
Students in West Carroll’s Mrs. Shanna Pafford’s 6th-grade 4-H program are putting science into action by designing and building wind turbines—all on a budget of just $10.
Tuesday, February 18
TENNESSEE (February 17) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 18
UT Vols Chronicles Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley in a documentary on Youtube. Ensley was born in Alaska and moved to Huntingdon, Tenn.. where he was a two-sport top athlete in baseball and football.
Tuesday, February 18
Bethel University alum Dianne Dennis will speak in honor of Black History Month at the Dickey Fine Arts Building on Tuesday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 18
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) is offering $1,000 scholarships for two 2025 graduates of McKenzie High School.
Tuesday, February 18
HENDERSON (February 17) — Freed-Hardeman University released the names of students who made the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2024 semester.
Tuesday, February 18
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll is preparing to send a total of 35 contestants to the State SkillsUSA Competition in April at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Tuesday, February 18
The Voice premiered February 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. and will feature a Bethel University graduate, who participated in the Renaissance program. The NBC broadcast includes Emily McGill of Jackson.
Tuesday, February 18
ATWOOD (February 13) — Senior Chloe Williams was crowned West Carroll High School Homecoming Queen Thursday during pregame festivities.
Tuesday, February 18
JACKSON (FEBRUARY 16) — Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2025: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE — West Tennessee Brewing announces the opening of its first satellite taproom in downtown McKenzie, with an anticipated opening date of March 15, 2025.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE — Battalion Chief Jason Arnold has joined Tennessee’s statewide crisis response strike team, a unit formed under the Tennessee Fire Chaplains Association and the Department of Health. The team provides mental health and crisis support to first responders and the public during natural disasters and emergencies.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.
Tuesday, February 18
HUNTINGDON (February 14) — State Representative Brock Martin kicked off the annual Capital Talks sponsored by the CC Chamber of Commerce on Friday, addressing key legislative issues, including the Education Freedom Act, state budget allocations, and upcoming legislation.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE — Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Walter Winchester. Military funeral services for Walter V. Winchester will be at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads later this week. A celebration of life at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will also be announced later.
Tuesday, February 18
TREZEVANT (February 11) — The Town of Trezevant is facing major upgrades to its water and wastewater system to meet current regulatory requirements. Water systems consultant, Robert Kelley, said the needed upgrades could cost as much as $6 million over a several-year period.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE (February 13) — The City of McKenzie has moved one step closer to the construction of a soccer complex to be located at Mulberry Park.
Tuesday, February 18
TRI-COUNTIES (February 17) — Heavy rains and flooding swept through West Tennessee and much of the Southeast on Saturday, February 15.
Tuesday, February 18
Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie was where the Inglenook Book Club held its February 12 meeting at 3 p.m., with 19 ladies in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. She thanked the hostesses Jean Hollomon and Suzanne Russell for serving delicious strawberry pretzel salad, along with chocolates and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. The February birthday ladies are Marilynn Putman and Sandi McMahen.
Tuesday, February 18
ATWOOD (February 14) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Friday for a pair of basketball contests, wrapping up the regular season for both schools. The visitors pulled away early in both games. The Lady Rebels won 51-36 in the opener, and the Rebels took the nightcap, 57-19.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE (February 11) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday and earned a decisive sweep over visiting Milan. Fourteen senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored prior to the games, joined on the court by family members.
Tuesday, February 18
McKENZIE (February 10) — McKenzie High School hosted Camden Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels shook off a slow start and pulled off a thrilling comeback to win 44-43. A similar rally by the Rebels came up just short in a 59-58 loss.
Tuesday, February 18
ATWOOD (February 10) — West Carroll High School celebrated Senior Night Monday prior to a pair of basketball contests against Clarksburg. Two senior cheerleaders and two War Eagle players were honored on the court, joined by family members.
Tuesday, February 18
ATWOOD (February 13) — West Carroll High School celebrated Homecoming Thursday and hosted Bradford for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles kept the game in reach but fell to the Lady Red Devils, 52-41. The Red Devils pulled away early for a 53-28 win.
Tuesday, February 18
HUNTINGDON (February 12) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on February 12.
Tuesday, February 18
Simple Assault — On February 13, a victim contacted the sheriff’s department regarding needing help after running over a dog that was in the road with her truck on McAdams Road.
Tuesday, February 18
William Robert Gadd, Jr., 65, of Decatur, to Sandra Ann Kneip Arnold, 57, of Atwood.
Tuesday, February 18
William M. and Jamie N. Moore to Deven and Lacy Rader in District 16.
Tuesday, February 18
Aggravated Criminal Trespassing —Kenny R. Mann, 53, Hamilton Street, McKenzie was charged with Aggravated Criminal Trespassing and Theft on February 13.
Tuesday, February 18
Black History Program at Webb School Carroll County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee presents a Black History Celebration Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at Webb School in McKenzie.
Tuesday, February 18
A couple of friends got to talking about what they would do differently if they had their lives to live over. The conversation revolved around whether they would choose the same occupation, the same city to live in, maybe a different spouse, or one or two more children. Both agreed they would eat a lot healthier, hit the gym more, and would have quit cigarettes much earlier.
Tuesday, February 18
I pulled into Mother’s driveway, my headlights sweeping the front of her house. It was my regular Wednesday night visit to check and see how she was doing.
Tuesday, February 18
Cabbage Soup 1 head of cabbage, chopped 3 medium carrots 1 polish sausage 1 teaspoon red pepper
