Summer Vegetable Salad 1 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup vinegar Bring this mixture to a boil then set aside to get cold. 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped peppers 1 cup chopped carrots *You can add tablespoon of fruit fresh so mixture won’t turn dark. 2 can shoe peg corn 2 can French cut green beans 1 can English peas more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. more

HUNTINGDON (April 1) — Pam Tillis delighted the audience at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday with her intimate three-lady band. Tillis provided the music that made her famous and had fun interacting with the audience. Known for her gold records and the daughter of famed Mel Tillis, Pam enjoys performing at age 65. more

Carroll Arts presents ‘Celebration of the Arts’ featuring original works and performances by Carroll County high school students on Saturday, April 15. more

HUNTINGDON (March 29) — Huntingdon Middle School (HMS) proudly announces the students who made Honor Roll during the third quarter of the school year. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

McKenzie Elementary School (MES) released the Honor and Merit Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. more

McKENZIE (April 4) — One hundred-thirteen students were honored during the 38th annual Honors Banquet hosted by the Rotary Club of McKenzie. The students, grades 9 to 12, were seated at floor level at the McKenzie High School Gymnasium while their parents and friends were seated on the home side in the bleachers. more

ATWOOD — The West Carroll Special School District school board voted unanimously to increase safety measures and hire an additional school safety officer during their meeting Thursday night, April 6. more

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education plans to vote Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. on the new director of schools. The Board meets at the McKenzie Middle School Library. more

McKENZIE (April 4) — Lynn Watkins, director of McKenzie Special School District, is retiring on June 30. During the April 4 meeting of the Board of Education, Watkins offered to serve as a consultant to the yet-to-be-selected director of schools, whose term of office begins July 1. more

Potato Romanoff 2 lb frozen hash browns 1 medium chopped onion 2 tablespoon margarine 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of cheddar soup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup sour cream 1 -13 oz. evaporated milk 1 cup shredded cheese more

The West Carroll Special School District (WSSD) Work Session is Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. Agenda items include the budget overview and review; discussion of debt services and bonds; discussion of TISA projections for 2023-24; discussion of yearly Board of Education calendar and discussion of safety, facilities and growth planning. more

The McKenzie Garden Club began its 97th year with an add-a-dish luncheon and the first meeting of 2023 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Debby Simon, the newly-elected president, called the meeting to order. more

McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie Middle School (MMS) released the All A’s and All A’s and B’s Honor Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. more

Lifeline Blood Services collected 47 units of blood during the McKenzie High School Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 29. more

GUATEMALA CITY — Six Bethel University students helped ensure Guatemalan children had healthy smiles March 5-11 as part of a Global Studies collaboration with Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries. Led by Stacie Freeman, director of Bethel’s international outreach, and fellow co-founder of a new nonprofit for student-staffed travel service projects, Julie Hill, the trip included a mix of compassionate ministry and culture-sharing. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie Band held its annual beauty revues for students in McKenzie Special School District. The competition included competition in six categories. The event was in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The winners ranged in age from 4 to 18 and are pictured. more

PURYEAR (March 28) — Representatives of Paris BPU, Silicon Ranch and Tennessee Valley Authority gathered in Puryear at the new 6.75-megawatt solar farm for a ‘flip the switch’ event to symbolically turn on the power the 20,410 solar panels (modules) in 230 rows that span 80 acres. more

CARROLL COUNTY (April 3) — Twelve high school seniors from Carroll County were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for their academic excellence by scoring a 29 or better on the national ACT test. The Carroll County Chamber hosted a luncheon on April 3 at Mallard’s Restaurant to honor these students. more

Orange Drop Cookies 2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar more