NASHVILLE (October 5) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting Citizens’ Academy applications for the Nashville classes. The Citizens’ Academy starts on Oct. 26 and will meet weekly until Dec. 7. The one-day-a-week sessions are on Thursdays and run from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. CT. This is not a state trooper academy. more

HERMITAGE (October 2) — Following an investigation concerning an on-the-field altercation during the Huntingdon-Milan football on Friday, September 22, the TSSAA placed both teams on probation until the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The schools were fined $500 annually, amounting to $1,000 each over the two-year period. Though schools are on probation they are still allowed to participate in post-season play. more

October 13 McKenzie — Bye Week Huntingdon Hosts Gibson County West Carroll T Camden Gleason — Bye Week Central — Bye Week more

Alivia Green, a McKenzie High School graduate, attending Union University College of Pharmacy to obtain a Doctorate in Pharmacy was elected to serve as class president for the 2023-2024 year. As president, Alivia’s mission statement includes, “My vision is to create a strong sense of community and unity within our cohort, speak for the class as a whole, while following the guidelines as stated in the PSGA constitution, as well as encouraging and comforting my peers on harder days.” more

Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High. more

Join the Carroll County Health Department for its Fall Health Fest October 20, 2023, 3-5 p.m. There will be free chili, hot dogs, and other snacks as well as games for the kids. more

ATWOOD (October 5) — Members of the West Carroll Special School District Board of Education moved through its monthly meeting by reaffirming its COVID policy and announcing the school now has two Student Resource Officers (SROs) in addition to the school’s Student Safety Officers. more

McKENZIE (October 5) — Members of the community came together for a ribbon cutting at the new facility for Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics. The facility/group is part of the Fast Pace Urgent Care. more

McKENZIE (October 6) — After failing to make a definitive decision on the de-annexation of Holland Farms, the petition is back on the McKenzie City Council’s agenda for Thursday night, October 12. In the September meeting, a motion was made to deny the petition but failed to achieve a second or another motion thus preventing a vote from being made on the matter. more

McKENZIE (OCTOBER 4) — It was a fun day for students at McKenzie Elementary School as students were encouraged to walk to school on Wednesday, October 4 as an annual event. more

McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman. more

AHC-McKenzie sends a special thank you to the talented ladies from Macedonia FCE for treating the residents to amazing cakes. more

Susan Dyer, a teacher at McKenzie High School in Carroll County, took part in the “Humanity of Leadership” program on Sept. 27 as part of the WestStar Leadership Program’s WestTeach Program. Participants in the WestTeach Program are K-12 teachers who are nominated by their principal who aspire to remain in the classroom but want to be a leader in their school and community. more

The McKenzie Rotary Club recently welcomed its newest member, Brad Sam. Sam is the general manager of McKenzie Station Bar and Grill located at 5 Broadway in McKenzie. Pictured (L to R): Club Vice President Christy Williams, Director Armand Hebert, Club President Jason R. Martin and Brad Sam. more

The McKenzie Rotary Club is preparing for its annual live auction, on November 11. Dr. Wayne Scott, Executive Vice President of Bethel University, presented Rotary President Jason R. Martin with two $2000 scholarships to be auctioned off. Bethel University has worked with the McKenzie Rotary Club for many years in supporting the auction. more

Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching. more

Henry Volunteer Fire Department and McKenzie Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a report of a tree that had fallen on the leg of an 80-year-old male at the 25000 block of Hwy 22 on October 4. more

McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3. more

McKENZIE (October 5) — During a special called-meeting Thursday evening, the City of McKenzie at the recommendation of Mayor Ryan Griffin, hired Beau Pemberton of Weakley County as the city’s attorney. Laura Keeton of Keeton Law Office in Huntingdon, who was at that point the city’s attorney, was released from the city’s service after the meeting. The Council voted unanimously to replace Keeton with Pemberton. Not present for the meeting were Vice Mayor Jessie Townes and Councilperson Josefina Batton. more

A 19-year-old girl was killed in a single car accident on Ben Smith Road near Melton Road, outside of McKenzie in Henry County. more