McKENZIE (December 5) — Nine teachers in the McKenzie Special School District were granted tenure during the December 5 meeting of the school board. more

McKENZIE (December 5) — Carroll, Henry, and Benton counties are home to subterranean titanium, according to officials with IperionX. The publicly listed company is betting on the future of titanium mining in the northwest Tennessee communities to provide a lightweight, but strong metal for uses as aircraft, military vehicles, and even metal shields for EV batteries on automobiles. more

NASHVILLE — It was a celebration of service of Frank Gibson, a Gleason native, who graduated from his hometown high school in 1965, went to Nashville, and a highly successful career at The Tennessean newspaper and as an advocate for open records. more

GLEASON — The 25th anniversary of the 1999 Class 1A Ladies State Basketball Champions will be honored during a special event at Gleason School on Friday, December 15. more

PARKERS CROSSROADS — Veterans, active service members and families, plus the public are invited to attend the National Wreaths Across America Day at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. more

A sincere “Thank You” to ALL the friends and family who attended my 100th birthday party and for the cards, gifts, phone calls and FaceTime visits I received. more

HUNTINGDON (December 6) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes and quality. more

GLEASON (December 1) — Gleason Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Sherri Brawner, received recognition December 1 as the Weakley County Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-4. more

Salmon Croquettes 1 potato peeled and diced 1 can salmon, drained with bones and skin removed Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon flour 1 egg 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

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

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

Lifeline Blood Services is having blood drives in the tri-county area on the following December dates. more

McKENZIE (November 27) — It was final tests week at Bethel University for the Fall 2023 seminar. A night of fun honored the students with a late-evening pancake, sausage, and dessert meal. Bethel President Walter Butler along with faculty and staff members prepared and served the students. more

On December 6, 1953, Martha Evelyn Tate married Julian M. “Ted” Coleman of Trezevant at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in the Gann community near Milan. more

McKENZIE (November 30) — Bethel University President Walter Butler and wife, Jennifer were honored by the faculty, staff, and Student Government Association during a reception held in Butler’s honor on Thursday, November 30 at noon. more

December 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

McKENZIE (December 2) — December 2, 2023 was a big day of honor for Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University. more

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