World’s Biggest Fish Fry Parade 2025
April 29, 2025
PARIS (APRIL 25) — Parade-goers lined the streets for the annual World’s Biggest Fish Fry parade, which consisted of some 70 entries, including eight area high school bands, seven of the …
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Rotary Learns About Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
April 24, 2025
McKENZIE (April 22) — Chase Sanders, clinical director for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on …
Tennessee voters to decide on ban of state property tax in 2026
April 24, 2025
NASHVILLE (April 24, 2025) - The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a resolution that would let voters decide whether to permanently ban a state property tax. …
Inglenook Book Club Meets
April 15, 2025
The monthly meeting of the Inglenook Book Club met April 9 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie, with 19 members in attendance.
American Legion Post 94 Remains Active in Dresden
April 4, 2025
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.
Gasoline Prices Increase During Week
April 1, 2025
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.
New Wolf River State Forest Dedicated in Grand Junction
March 31, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) celebrated the dedication of Tennessee’s 16th state forest, Wolf River State Forest, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, in Grand Junction, Tenn. It is located in West Tennessee in Fayette County.
Bethel, Eastside FCE Met
March 25, 2025
Eight members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the March FCE meeting.
March Inglenook Book Club News
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 12) — Inglenook Book Club convened on March 12 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie. Twenty members were present for the Inglenook Book Club meeting.
Bethel, Eastside FCE Met
March 11, 2025
Nine members met for the February 13 meeting in the lovely home of Mary and Pennye Mays.
Gasoline Prices Decline During Week
February 25, 2025
TENNESSEE (February 24) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee declined 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Inglenook Book Club
February 18, 2025
Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie was where the Inglenook Book Club held its February 12 meeting at 3 p.m., with 19 ladies in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. She thanked the hostesses Jean Hollomon and Suzanne Russell for serving delicious strawberry pretzel salad, along with chocolates and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. The February birthday ladies are Marilynn Putman and Sandi McMahen.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
February 18, 2025
TENNESSEE (February 17) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Gas Prices Decrease
February 11, 2025
TENNESSEE (February 10) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 6.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 11.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.624 per gallon.
NWTN Tourism Launches Visitors Guide
February 4, 2025
The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Northwest Tennessee Visitors Guide.
UTIA Trade Expert Reappointed to Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee
February 4, 2025
KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has announced the reappointment of Andrew Muhammad, an agricultural trade expert and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy, to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. Muhammad will continue to provide guidance to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative on international agricultural trade issues.
Local Residents Graduate from UT Martin
February 3, 2025
MARTIN – Several Carroll County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 14, 2024, with some 300 students participating.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
February 3, 2025
TENNESSEE (February 3) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.78/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in …
West Tennessee Healthcare Earns National Recognition for Hospice Care
January 7, 2025
PARIS (December 30) — West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospice has been honored as a 2024 National Best Practice Agency by WellSky, a distinction that highlights its exceptional commitment to caregiver experience and patient satisfaction.
New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World:
December 30, 2024
• Eating 12 grapes in Spain: In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Each grape represents a month of the coming year, and eating them all before the clock strikes 12 is said to bring good luck. This tradition dates back to the late 19th century when a bumper grape harvest led to the idea of eating a grape for each chime of the clock.
