HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department will participate in the statewide Fight Flu ’23 effort on Nov. 1, 2023, and provide free flu shots to all Tennesseans who are eligible, six-months and older. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Departments of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering more than 30 varieties of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects. TDF’s East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tenn., is accepting orders until April 1, 2024 or while supplies last. more

NASHVILLE (October 5) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting Citizens’ Academy applications for the Nashville classes. The Citizens’ Academy starts on Oct. 26 and will meet weekly until Dec. 7. The one-day-a-week sessions are on Thursdays and run from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. CT. This is not a state trooper academy. more

Alivia Green, a McKenzie High School graduate, attending Union University College of Pharmacy to obtain a Doctorate in Pharmacy was elected to serve as class president for the 2023-2024 year. As president, Alivia’s mission statement includes, “My vision is to create a strong sense of community and unity within our cohort, speak for the class as a whole, while following the guidelines as stated in the PSGA constitution, as well as encouraging and comforting my peers on harder days.” more

Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High. more

Join the Carroll County Health Department for its Fall Health Fest October 20, 2023, 3-5 p.m. There will be free chili, hot dogs, and other snacks as well as games for the kids. more

ATWOOD (October 5) — Members of the West Carroll Special School District Board of Education moved through its monthly meeting by reaffirming its COVID policy and announcing the school now has two Student Resource Officers (SROs) in addition to the school’s Student Safety Officers. more

McKENZIE (October 5) — Members of the community came together for a ribbon cutting at the new facility for Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics. The facility/group is part of the Fast Pace Urgent Care. more

McKENZIE (OCTOBER 4) — It was a fun day for students at McKenzie Elementary School as students were encouraged to walk to school on Wednesday, October 4 as an annual event. more

McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman. more

AHC-McKenzie sends a special thank you to the talented ladies from Macedonia FCE for treating the residents to amazing cakes. more

Susan Dyer, a teacher at McKenzie High School in Carroll County, took part in the “Humanity of Leadership” program on Sept. 27 as part of the WestStar Leadership Program’s WestTeach Program. Participants in the WestTeach Program are K-12 teachers who are nominated by their principal who aspire to remain in the classroom but want to be a leader in their school and community. more

The McKenzie Rotary Club recently welcomed its newest member, Brad Sam. Sam is the general manager of McKenzie Station Bar and Grill located at 5 Broadway in McKenzie. Pictured (L to R): Club Vice President Christy Williams, Director Armand Hebert, Club President Jason R. Martin and Brad Sam. more

The McKenzie Rotary Club is preparing for its annual live auction, on November 11. Dr. Wayne Scott, Executive Vice President of Bethel University, presented Rotary President Jason R. Martin with two $2000 scholarships to be auctioned off. Bethel University has worked with the McKenzie Rotary Club for many years in supporting the auction. more

Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching. more

McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3. more

HUNTINGDON (October 3) — An inclusion park with playground equipment for those with physical limitations, is one step closer following the groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at the Sesquicentennial Park, across from the Carroll County Civic Center. more

KAILUA-KONA, HI — An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe is preparing to descend on Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first-ever women’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. On Saturday, October 14, the race will see, in addition to the pros, more than 2,000 age-group women swim, bike, and run in this iconic and historic location, just a few weeks after their male counterparts raced in Nice, France. more

Zesty Ziti 1 pound Italian Sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 onion, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, seeded, julienned 1 tablespoon oil 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 (16 oz.) package ziti pasta 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese more

On September 2, the members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 met for their sixty-third reunion. more