MARTIN (January 2022) — Andrea Ferguson Harrington was appointed as the new manager of the Weakley County Municipal Electric System. The system’s board of directors selected her to replace Faron Collins, who is retiring after 45 years at the job. more

HUNTINGDON (January 15) — The weather forecast included a major snow event but that did not deter the sold-out audience from attending the Saturday evening performance by Henry Cho at The Dixie Performing Arts Center. more

Through a partnership with the Carroll County Government, the Huntingdon Elks Lodge, the United Way, the Governor’s Books from Birth program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Gamma Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Carroll County children up to five years old can receive free books monthly from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. more

Bethel University students began their spring semester classes Monday, January 10 after a five-week winter break. There was no class Monday, January 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Spring break is March 7-11, and classes are out April 15 for Easter Holiday. April 29 is the last day of classes, and students will take their final exams May 2-6. Commencement is May 7. more

West Carroll’s School Board met for its regular monthly session on Thursday, January 13 with plenty of business having not met since November. more

Mrs. Wilma Pearson, “born and reared” in Henry, Tenn., holds preaching and helping others close to her heart. Over time, Mrs. Pearson has received the Knoxville Department Bronze Woman of the Year, the Appreciation Award, the third runner-up Queen of Elks, the Outstanding Award as Concerned Citizen, and the Woodmen of the World Hometown Hero award, among several others. more

Jessica Moore is the 2022 Basketball Homecoming Queen for McKenzie High School. more

The Carroll Bank and Trust Series presents comedian Henry Cho at The Dixie. more

NASHVILLE — In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging anyone who has ever been a victim of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense to protect themselves with the Safe at Home address confidentiality program. more

PARIS — Samuel David Gilbert was born at 4:51 p.m. on Monday, January 3, becoming the first baby born at Henry County Medical Center in 2022. Samuel, who is the son of Bill and Tara Gilbert of Camden, TN arrived weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. more

McKENZIE (January 6) — A winter weather system dropped significant snowfall in Tennessee during what Nashville’s State Emergency Operations Center declared a Level 3 - State of Emergency. more

Five McKenzie High School ladies were selected to serve as the 2022 Basketball Homecoming Court. One will be crowned queen Friday, January 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie High School Gymnasium. more

PARIS — Henry County Medical Center is launching its 2022 educational seminars beginning January 22. The “It’s All About You in 2022” educational campaign features a Facebook Live or YouTube video about key health topics with medical professionals designed to help you take charge of your health this year. more

In December, the University of Tennessee at Martin announced its 2021 fall Chancellor’s Honor Roll. To be recognized on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 credit hours (not including pass-fail courses) and achieve a 3.2 (B) GPA based on a 4.0 scale for the semester. more

In December, Bethel University published its fall 2021 Honor Roll and Dean’s List. To qualify for the Honor Roll, undergraduates must have completed twelve or more hours of academic work with an average GPA of 3.7 or above and no grade lower than a “C.” Area students who placed on the Honor Roll include: more

The McKenzie Church of Christ has its Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry Saturday, January 8. more

On New Year’s Day, Annias Haney participated in the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. Haney, the assistant director of Humboldt High School Band, marched as a part of the Gibson County Mass Band representing Tennessee. The Gibson County Mass Band includes students from Humboldt, Peabody, Milan, South Gibson, and Gibson County high school bands. more

UNION CITY — Thanks to a partnership with Magnolia Place Assisted Living, children 17 and younger will receive free admission to Discovery Park of America in January 2022. more

ATWOOD (November 24) — The last few months National Beta members from West Carroll Elementary and West Carroll Junior Senior High School have worked to prepare their entries for Tennessee State Beta Convention. This past month, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as Top 5 winners of the following competitions: more

After their two-week holiday break, McKenzie students return to the classroom Tuesday, January 4. more