Dixie Carter, a native of McLemoresville and a 1957 graduate of Huntingdon High School is the namesake for the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon. more

Carroll Arts, Inc. has been as busy planning the annual Mistletoe Christmas Show. This year’s show is Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. more

MURFREESBORO (January 20) — Chloe Mitchell, 16, daughter of Janet Mitchell of Huntingdon, earned fourth maid in the Tennessee Fairest of the Fair contest on Saturday, January 20 in Murfreesboro. She is a student at Huntingdon High School, where she runs Cross County and is a member of HOSA more

HUNTINGDON — Billy Dillahunty, 90, a former automobile dealer and Huntingdon councilman died Sunday, January 14 at Harmony Hill Assisted Living. more

Blueberry Crunch Submitted by Alesia Griffin 1-20oz. can crushed pineapple 3 cups blueberries 1/2 cup sugar (if desire sweeter, use 3/4cup) 1 box yellow or white cake mix 1 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans more

ATWOOD (July 6) — The West Carroll Special School District heard a third-grade retention report showing no third graders will have to repeat the third grade during their meeting Thursday night, July 6. more

GLEASON — Harriet Wilson celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, January 21. She was presented with a proclamation by Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson during the celebration at the Gleason First United Methodist Church. more

The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, November 9, at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie with 19 members present. Hostesses were Beverly Mueller and Pedie Petersen who served delicious apple dumplings along with assorted homemade cookies, mixed nuts and assorted beverages. President Carolyn Moore called the meeting to order and expressed appreciation to the hostesses for the delicious food and to Donna Ward for arranging with the church to meet. She also thanked Victoria Ard who graciously called all members twice to remind them of the meeting and change of location. more

HUNTINGDON (June 21) — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. That’s a long-standing joke indicating those who practice their musical talents can one day perform at The Carnegie. … more

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) announced the winners of the 2023, 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Dr. Jay Phipps claimed the #2 spot. According to PPN, one of the reasons Dr. Phipps was selected was his role as the immediate past president of the Tennessee Pharmacist Association’s major Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform. more

The Education Series takes center stage at The Dixie to deliver a unique learning experience for students of all ages. This series allows students to learn about science, history, and many other subjects through the theater arts performed on stage. The shows encourage students to engage in learning activities outside of the classroom. The performances will begin October 7, 2022, and run through May 3, 2023, with seven marvelous shows!  more

Holiday travel may be underway, but more people are canceling trips because of high gas prices. QuoteWizard by Lending Tree analysts found that fifty-one percent of Tennessee drivers canceled a trip in the last week due to high gas prices. more

McKenzie High School released the names of the five candidates for Homecoming queen and the court. more

Brickle Bread 1 package butter pecan cake mix 1 (3oz.) pkg. vanilla instant jello pudding 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup hot water Pecans and raisins, chopped more

PARIS — Thursday, August 25 is the Class of 2022 Summer Graduation at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, W.J. Neese Campus, in Paris. Commencement exercises begin at 6 p.m. at the Krider Performing Arts Center, 650 Volunteer Drive, Paris. The keynote speaker will be Janna Brown, Owner of Utopia Salon in McKenzie, Tenn.  more

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

The McKenzie Garden Club met for their October meeting at the McKenzie Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with President Debby Simon presiding. She welcomed all the members and guest. more

Thursday, August 18, The Fajita Bros. will perform in downtown McKenzie as the bi-weekly Nights on Broadway continues in downtown McKenzie. more

Oatmeal Cake 1 1/2 c boiling water 1 c quick oats 1 c sugar 1 1/2 c sifted flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 c butter 1 c brown sugar -firmly packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon nutmeg more

The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on August 10 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 18 members present. more