McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie High School hosted its 30th annual Honors Banquet on Tuesday, April 1 in the schools gymnasium. The annual event is sponsored by the McKenzie Rotary Club, that sponsored a pre-event meal for the honorees and provided the four-year plaques. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion Weekend is set for September 19-20, 2025. It is in conjunction with this year’s MHS football homecoming. more

TENNESSEE (April 7) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

Petals Azola, a florist and boutique located at 1907 Cedar Street in McKenzie, opened in November of 2022. more

Italian No Bake Cake 1 box of vanilla wafers 1 can crushed pineapple with juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can sweetened condensed milk more

McKENZIE (April 4) — From April 2 to April 4, a powerful system of storms and flooding left widespread damage across West and Middle Tennessee, including multiple tornadoes, road washouts, and confirmed fatalities in the Tri-County area and beyond. As of 5:00 p.m. Friday, emergency declarations remain in effect across all 95 counties, with the State Emergency Operations Center activated at Level 3 – State of Emergency. more

DRESDEN (April 4) — American Legion Post 94 in Dresden remains active, despite public perception that it closed several years ago. The misunderstanding followed a membership decision to close the on-site bar and transition to an alcohol-free facility. While that change led some to believe the Post had shut down, it continues to serve local veterans and the community. more

McKENZIE (April 2) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education met April 1 and approved volleyball as a school-sponsored sport at McKenzie High School and McKenzie Middle School. more

McKENZIE (April 2) — The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Extreme Weather Advisory for Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties, warning of a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” unfolding across West Tennessee through the weekend. As of 1:00 p.m., the region is under a Flood Watch, a Wind Advisory, and a Level 5 High Risk severe weather outlook—the most serious issued classification by the Storm Prediction Center. more

McKenzie, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) — The administration and students of Bethel University are proud to announce a transformative $4 million gift from philanthropist and businessman, Robert Low and … more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2024-25 NAIA Women’s Basketball All-America Teams along with the 2025 NAIA Player of the Year and the 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year. more

McKENZIE — New windows and doors are being installed at McKenzie High School and McKenzie Middle School. more

Greetings, how does the saying go? March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. This refers to the ever-changing weather of the season, and we have surely experienced that here in Carroll County. more

TENNESSEE (March 31) —Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 12.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.78/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28) — U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced legislation March 26 to allow cellphone jamming systems to be deployed inside federal and state correctional housing units, aiming to curb criminal activity coordinated through contraband phones. more

ATWOOD (March 27) — Fourteen members of the West Carroll High School FFA chapter traveled to Gatlinburg to attend the 97th Tennessee FFA State Convention, held March 23–26. more

Honor Roll ALL A’s 8th Grade Lillian Brown, Makayla Dabbs, Sophia Dameron, Ryan Davis, Alan Dixon, Clay Fowler, Liam Moore, Mary Morris, Helena Phipps, Dawson Reeder, Hadley Smith, Frances Trout, and Kinsley Wilson. more

McKENZIE (March 31) — Local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters are preparing for their annual plant sales, offering a wide selection of flowers, vegetables and hanging baskets just in time for spring planting. more

West Carroll Board of Education Meeting Agenda: more

McKENZIE (March 22) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted its annual Bow Wow at the Barn Saturday at The Venue at Waddell Place to raise funds for the non-profit organization’s needs. more