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Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, (pictured left) the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program. She will be in the performing arts program. Senior Bulldog Kyzer Crochet (pictured center) is the son of Tina and Ryan Arnold and Scott and Blandie Crochet. He plans to play football at Bethel University. Senior Cheerleader Brooklyn McDowell (pictured right) is the daughter of Lindsay and Nicky Jackson and Jonathan and Alivia McDowell. She chose to cheer for Bethel University.

Four Gleason Seniors Sign With Bethel, Dyersburg State

Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program. more

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Carroll County observed the National Day of Prayer on May 2 at the Carroll County Airport. 25 area citizens provided prayers during the event.

National Day of Prayer Observed in County

McKENZIE (May 2) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2 at the Carroll County Airport in the main hangar. more

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Mackenzie Morgan drop kicks Raven Black.

Memphis Wrestling Entertains at West Carroll High School

ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team. more

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Celebration of the Arts

Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center. more

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West Carroll Approves HVAC, Signage

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll Special School District Board of Education approved replacing seven heating and cooling units and purchasing a new marquee sign in front of the central office building adjacent to the new U.S. 79 bypass and the existing SR 77 intersection. more

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Sherry Cockrill was honored for 39 years of teaching at West Carroll. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, is pictured with her.

West Carroll School Retirees Honored

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll School District Board of Education bid farewell to two retirees on Thursday, May 2. more

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Inclusion: Coming Together to Play

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play. more

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The Hudson Family: The long tradition of Bethel students continues since 2006. (L to R): Ellen Hudson Clark — BS in Biology ‘12; Michael Hudson — BS in Biology ‘18; Trent Hudson (dad)- BS in Psychology ‘13; Alyssa Hudson — BS in Biology ‘24; Sherrye Hudson — MSCJ ‘13; Kelsey Hudson (daughter-in-law) — BS in Psychology ‘20; Matthew Hudson — BS in Biology ‘19; Trent’s sister — Jill Hudson Scott — BS in Biology ‘96 and MAT ‘03, and her son, Hansford, a current Bethel student. Not pictured: Jacob Hudson — BS in Computer Information Systems ‘11. Several years, there were at least three Hudsons enrolled at the same time.

Bethel University Confers 347 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremony

McKENZIE (May 4) — Bethel University conferred 347 degrees in associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels. more

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High School Graduation Schedule

Clarksburg, Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., A.D. Jarrett Gym. more

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(L to R) Front Row: Kyle Atkins, representing his late father, Dr. Jerry Atkins; Sevelte Gilbert; Pam Joyner; Debbie Cathy; and Linda Wicker. Back Row: Ellen Argo; Chuck Wallace; Jenny Miller; and Mark Dillahunty.

Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors inducted its twenty-second class of members during a celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Nine members were inducted and 10 high school seniors were recognized for their athletic and academic accomplishments. more

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First Responders Receive The Star of Life Award

A group of first responders in Carroll County were honored for their fast and efficient response and care for victims of an automobile accident. The group was honored by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee more

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Baptist Carroll County Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety

HUNTINGDON (May 1) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. more

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Recipes 5-7-24

Cinnamon Biscuits 2 cans biscuits 1/2 cup melted oleo 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon more

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Tri-County Unemployment Remains at Historic Lows

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. more

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Pictured are (in no particular order): Nathan Lease, Gracie Goodrum, Sadie Goff, Caden Tucker, Tyler Puckett and Matthew Kovacs — all members of the school’s FFA.

McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale

McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse. more

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Pictured (L to R): Steve McDaniel, Ashley Howell, Nola Hobbs Toni Kee and Brent Cox.

Browning Museum Receives Grant Check

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. more

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The ribbon was cut for the new Behavioral and Mental Health Department at Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie. The medical providers and staff, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department

McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. more

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West Carroll Board of Education Agenda

May 2, 2024 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

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McKenzie School Board Agenda

Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., MHS Library. more

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The first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks that will be dedicated for use by the School Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.

McKenzie SROs Get New Trucks

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

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