McKENZIE (August 11) — Recently, the McKenzie Rotary Club hosted the senior football players from McKenzie High School. Coach Wade Comer spoke of the upcoming season and the challenges ahead. The senior members of the team introduced themselves and stated the positions they play on the team. more

HUNTINGDON (August 17) — The 2023 Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Carroll County met for the first session August 17. Classmates participated in team building, learning about Carroll County’s history, demographics, child care, new government meeting laws, and toured Hydro-Gear. more

McKENZIE (August 25) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual golf tournament at Carroll Lake Friday morning. Despite a heat index of nearly 115 degrees, the Chamber hosted a full slate of teams. Winning teams sponsored by John Austin (First Place, 52), Joseph Butler (Second Place, 52) and Dynamic Physical Therapy (Third Pace, 56) were awarded trophies provided by Tri-County Publishing, Inc. more

McKenzie (August 26) — A Saturday afternoon thunderstorm with heavy rain and high winds shortened the annual Sweet Tea Festival in downtown McKenzie. The rains sent arts and crafts and food vendors scurrying for shelter and caused the cancellation of the music acts for Saturday evening. more

Bethel University students, faculty, and staff officially kicked off the new school year on Tuesday, August 22 with the annual Convocation service held in Crisp Arena. more

The McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office on Bell Avenue, McKenzie. more

GLEASON — Gleason Gazelles are hosting the 50th annual Tater Town Special on August 27 to September 3. more

Pineapple Cake 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 cup flour 1 teaspoon soda 2 eggs 1 #2 can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup brown sugar more

Lee Lawrence, principal of Gleason School, is one of the wrestlers in an exhibition match on August 26. more

Friday, August 25 is the date set for the TCAT McKenzie Class of 2023 Summer Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker is Dr. Bradley White, retired TCAT McKenzie President. more

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Clayhill Motorsports Park on Friday, August 25, 10 a.m. to celebrate the newly upgraded dirt racetrack and the new owners. more

The Webb Alumni Association is hosting its 53rd Homecoming starting September 2 with the annual homecoming dance, starting at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. with the Great Impersonator and DJ Rap West. more

McKENZIE — Carroll Arts, Inc. is back to kick off McKenzie’s Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin’s Festival with a production including familiar faces and an unfamiliar story. Over the summer, local actors have taken the McKenzie High School Theatre stage to practice for the play, titled “Southern Fried Nuptials,” and they are excited to show off their hard work this weekend. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee made history in July when the state recorded its lowest unemployment rate since the federal government began tracking the statistic in 1976. According to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), the seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1% was 0.1 of a percentage point lower than the previous all-time low of 3.2%, a figure the state once again reached in June. more

The McKenzie High School Class of 1968 is having a catered dinner for their 55th Reunion at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2023, at The Barn, 700 Hill Road, McKenzie. more

McKENZIE (August 8) — Ryan Drewry, General Manager of Carroll County Electric, provided a program to the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

Relay for Life is “Rocking and Rolling” back to Carroll County on Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. Michelle Tucker and Jennifer Horton are the co-chairs for this event and are so excited to welcome your ideas to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). more

Chicken Rotel Spaghetti 4 chicken breasts 12 oz. vermicelli noodles 1 pound Velveeta Cheese 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel 1 large green pepper, diced 1 large onion, diced 1 1/2 sticks margarine 1 jar mushrooms 1 small can English peas more

CARROLL COUNTY (August 10) — WestStar alumni visited Carroll County on Thursday, August 10 to see and hear several of the highlights of the county. more