McKenzie (March 23) — McKenzie City Park was filled with excitement as children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the third annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop. more

Ham and Egg Bake 6 cups frozen, not thawed hash brown potatoes 2 cups diced, fulled cooked ham 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss Cheese 1 (7 oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped 1 (4.5 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 6 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 cup small curd, creamed cottage cheese 1/4 teaspoon pepper more

COLOMBIA — For almost ten years, a group of Bethel University students regularly travels abroad to Cali, Colombia, and volunteers at the local school named Colegio Americano. The teams are … more

The monthly meeting of the Inglenook Book Club was March 13, 2024 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie at 3 p.m. with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack was absent so the meeting was called to order by Vice President Shirley Martin. more

TENNESSEE (March 18) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 10.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4 per gallon. more

NASHVILLE — Unemployment in the state of Tennessee and the tri-counties both rose as a percentage of those in the labor force. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) is offering one $1,000 scholarship for a 2024 graduate of McKenzie High School. Interested applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 21. This is the first scholarship from the newly formed alumni association. more

HERMITAGE (March 15) — A wreath-laying ceremony was held March 15 honoring President Andrew Jackson on what would have been his 257th birthday at Jackson’s home, The Hermitage, outside Nashville. more

All A’s 8th Grade Braylin Auvenshine, Ethan Bradberry, Kynadie Brown, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Molly Drewry, Ethan High, Alex Hughes, Rakelle Oliver, Stephanie Padilla, Bryson Smith, Jaycee Stafford and Sophie Taylor. more

HUNTINGDON (March 15) — Downtown Huntingdon was filled as ladies shopped the third annual Dixie Carter Designing Women Curated Market on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. more

Dr. Brooke Spivey spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club about the innovative changes occurring in the field of optometry. more

McKENZIE — Carroll County Relay For Life’s Cancer Bake Auction begins Monday, March 25, and continues through Good Friday, March 29. Air time on WHDM radio is 1 p.m. until all items are sold each day. Each year, area bakers provide delicious delicacies to auction. The items are auctioned over the radio. To bid, listen to the radio and phone 731-358-3663, 731-358-2511, or 731-358-3931 and give the phone operator the item and bid price. The winners of the items can pick up those items at the McKenzie Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Donated items are accepted at the Church of Christ beginning at 7:30 a.m. daily. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. more

McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie Special School District is seeking bids to replace the roof and repave the parking lot at McKenzie High School. more

HENRY (March 15) — Waddell Clinic Primary Care and Aesthetics opened its new clinic in Henry on Friday, March 15 and held a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. to great fanfare. more

HUNTINGDON (March 13) — Sixty years of private law practice and no intention of retiring. W. Kent Jones has been a central figure in Carroll County, serving clients in all aspects of legal practice. That’s something in which he takes great pride. But one of his favorite joys is talking about his many years of serving as the radio announcer of high school and college sports, a passion that started as a senior at McKenzie High School when he worked as a disc jockey for WHDM radio. more

MURFREESBORO (March 12) — Savannah Davis is the TSSAA Miss Basketball Class 1A for 2024. The senior at McKenzie High School also earned the title in 2022, her sophomore year. more

Pasta Primavera 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secret Vegetable soup mix 1 1/2 cup milk 8 oz. linguine or spaghetti, cooked and drained 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese more

(BRUCETON, Tenn.) – Follow the links of Jenna Patton’s story – Spanish teacher, jewelry maker, and soon-to-be Global Studies world traveler – and the connections of care, … more

KNOXVILLE — In a strategic alliance initiated in January 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, established themselves as principal partners in the creation of the Tennessee RiverLine – North America's next great regional trail system, spanning 1.2 million acres of interconnected river experiences – as an initiative of UT Extension. TVA has renewed its commitment, solidifying its dedication to the Tennessee RiverLine's transformative vision. more

TENNESSEE — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 22.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon. more