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July 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, traveled to Israel at the invitation of Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana to officially launch the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group in Jerusalem.
July 16, 2024
Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at Lakeside Senior Community Living in McKenzie on Wednesday, July 10 with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order and …
July 9, 2024
TENNESSEE (July 8) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 14.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel hincreased 3.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.81 per gallon.
July 9, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2024 Adult Leadership Carroll County class. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.
July 2, 2024
Fireworks are staples of summer, when neighborhoods sporadically light up with multicolored splendor, and distant pops can be heard on a regular basis.
July 2, 2024
TENNESSEE (July 1) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 3.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 1.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.77 per gallon.
July 2, 2024
When you intentionally create relationships at work, your coworkers become your family.
July 2, 2024
The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie for their monthly meeting. Twenty members were in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order by beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto.
June 18, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has received three prestigious national awards for its statewide beautification efforts. These efforts include programs for preventing litter, clearing illegally dumped waste tires, and promoting scenic roadways.
May 28, 2024
MARTIN — A three-percent in-state undergraduate tuition increase for UT Martin students was recommended for the 2024-25 academic year by the university’s advisory board Friday, May 17, during the board’s summer meeting in the Boling University Center.
May 28, 2024
NASHVILLE (April 2024) — Unemployment rates decreased in all 95 counties of Tennessee during April, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
May 21, 2024
TENNESSEE (May 20) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 9.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.86 per gallon.
May 21, 2024
Carroll Lake was the beautiful backdrop of a joint meeting of the Carroll County FCE clubs. Macedonia and Bethel/Eastside FCE had a picnic lunch and great conversation, getting to know each other better. There were four members from Macedonia: Martha Peters, president; Sarah Brown, Gaye Coleman, and Judy Gipson; and two members representing Bethel/Eastside: Gail Eubanks, president; and Danita Laman.
May 14, 2024
The Inglenook Book Club met for its monthly meeting on May 8 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside, with 19 members in attendance. President Gail Mack was absent so vice-president Shirley Martin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, club aim and club motto was recited by all. Thank you to hostesses Gayron Lyles and Beverly Mueller for the great cheese cracker assortment and grape salad along with assorted beverages that were served.
May 14, 2024
NASHVILLE (May 13) — The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92 percent. The 2023 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 1.5 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2022 survey result of 90.5 percent. The 2023 survey result is Tennessee’s highest annual seat belt usage rate to date.
May 14, 2024
TENNESSEE (May 13) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 9.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 6.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 6.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.90 per gallon.
May 14, 2024
NASHVILLE (May 14) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) invites forest landowners to apply for technical and financial assistance to establish or improve their forests. Forest industry members, including loggers, may also apply for assistance to enhance water quality protection and expand harvesting capacity.
April 30, 2024
TENNESSEE (April 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 11.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel fell 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.98 per gallon.
April 30, 2024
The McKenzie Garden Club met for its April meeting at the lovely home of Mona Batchelor. Marlene Kreuter gave the devotional and chose as her topic the Cactus Flower, and using Isaiah 35:1 as her reference.
April 19, 2024
JACKSON, Tenn. (April 19, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee is excited to announce the Volunteer West Tennessee Hub – an online database designed to connect local volunteers with service opportunities in West Tennessee. This platform is accessible to the community at no cost and will serve as the central hub of communication between organizations and volunteers.
