Carrot Raisin Muffins Diabetic/Low Calorie 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup carrots, coarsely grated 1/2 cup white wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup raisins more

GLEASON (August 26) — Gleason School Principal Lee Lawrence entered his alternate ‘ego’ when he appeared as ‘Wild Thang’ in an exhibition wrestling match at Gleason School on Saturday night. more

McKENZIE — John Rufli, executive director of Friends of Land Between the Lakes, was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, December 6.  more

MURFREESBORO — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) congratulated over 2,650 students graduating at the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on May 5 and 6. Six students from Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties received degrees from MTSU’s two-day commencement event. more

NASHVILLE (August 28) — Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Warner Ross, announced today that two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion have departed this morning for Louisiana to support state, county, and local emergency responders battling the Tiger Island wildfire burning in Beauregard Parish, the largest wildfire in the state’s history. more

Fudge Pie 1 stick melted oleo 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa (stir in melted oleo) more

MARTIN — Several Carroll County residents received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during fall commencement ceremonies held December 10, 2022. more

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County invites everyone to the dedication of the twenty-second house built by the local organization. more

The official Walk Across Tennessee Results for Carroll County are in! This challenge was held by the Carroll County UT Extension office September 18-November 12, 2023. There were 11 teams of six that participated this year, and they each worked hard to reach their physical activity goals. All together, the teams walked 12,237.96 miles over eight weeks. That’s the equivalent of walking across Tennessee almost 25 times! more

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 39th Annual Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on Monday, October 24, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. more

McKenzie Elementary School’s Fall Festival King and Queen will be crowned during the event on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School, 165 Brooks Avenue, McKenzie, and also includes a costume contest, games and other fun activities. Nominations from each class in grades Pre-K through fourth have been announced.  more

The McKenzie Garden Club held their December meeting at the lovely home of Mrs. Glynda Rich. more

WASHINGTON, DC (November 29) — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a partnership to distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the country. In a letter sent to local education agencies (LEAs) by ED, school districts are being encouraged to order tests directly from the federal government to be made available to students, parents, staff, and school communities. more

The Inglenook Book Club met on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, for their annual Christmas Party at McKenzie Station restaurant in McKenzie. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the food was delicious. more

NASHVILLE — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced a $14,700 grant to the Carroll County Historical Society and the Governor Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. more

One of the oldest and most important roads in West Tennessee was the Christmasville Road built by western Carroll County settlers in the 1820s.  more

McKENZIE (December 2) — Kory Wilson, owner of Superb Training, cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the fitness center. more

PARIS — After over two years, staff, patients, and visitors at Henry County Medical Center and its Medical Clinics are no longer required to wear masks. As of Wednesday, May 25, masking is now optional in these facilities. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Senior Citizens Center has ramped up its activities for persons, aged 55 and up. The center, located at 172 Main Street, South, began the month of October with a dance with music by Larry Morgan, and will end the month with a Halloween potluck lunch on October 27. more

McKenzie Middle School is once again the state winner in the nationwide Vocabulary Bowl.  more