ATWOOD (August 8) — The West Carroll school board met on Thursday August 8 and approved the fiscal year 2024-’25 budget. The $11.6 million budget includes $1.5 million in improvements to the Primary and Elementary schools as well as new asphalt paving for all three schools in the district, some of which is already completed. more

McKENZIE (August 6) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education approved tennis as a new high school sport and new scoreboards at Rebel Stadium and McKenzie Middle School Gymnasium during the August 6 meeting. more

CARROLL COUNTY (August 6) — On Tuesday, area students dusted off their school clothes, loaded up their backpacks and returned to their respective educational institutions to kick off a new year of learning. more

As another school year begins, one question many parents are asking themselves is, “How am I going to keep track of everything?” more

McKENZIE (July 25) —With the school year starting today, paving crews finished paving projects at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School just one day ahead of students arriving. New culverts and sidewalks were also installed at MMS. One new sidewalk was installed at MHS. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Decades Reunion, presented by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA), is set for October 4-5, 2024. more

McKENZIE (July 25) —With the school year just around the corner, crews are hard at work on paving projects at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School. New culverts are also being installed at MMS. more

The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the central office. more

McKENZIE (July 24) - Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Back-to-School Blitz Wednesday at the pediatric office on Hospital Drive. The event, with the theme "Homer's Fun Day on the Farm," aimed to remind parents to schedule well visits for their school-age children as well as provide a fun day of activities as the summer break winds down. more

HUNTINGDON (July 16) — Thanks to two grants, Huntingdon Special School District will soon add its sixth Pre-K classroom. more

As July draws to a close, schools are solidifying plans for the return of teachers and students. more

NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. more

Martin Paving Company is almost complete with paving projects at the three West Carroll School District sites. more

Bethel University received a safety grant from the State of Tennessee and the Office of Criminal Justice Programs tin the amount of approximately $306,000. The grant is part of a state-wide program … more

ORLANDO, Florida (June 28-July 3) — Five members of the West Carroll High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America qualified to represent Tennessee at the National Leadership … more

ATLANTA, Grassroots Newswire (July 3) — Two area career and technical student won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres. more

West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

The Huntingdon Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. more

John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman. more