TRENTON (October 14) — On Saturday, the City of Trenton honored longtime coach and city alderman, Frank Gibson. Pedestrian Park in downtown Trenton was The Frank Gibson Pedestrian Park. Gibson spearheaded the creation of Pedestrian Park, turning a vacant lot in the heart of the downtown area into what is now one of the most utilized and beautiful amenities the city has to offer. more

McKENZIE (October 21) — It was a day of comebacks at Wildcat Stadium Saturday. Hundreds of alums came back for Homecoming and the Bethel football team rewarded them with a second half comeback of their own to beat Cumberland University 24-7. more

McKENZIE (October 20) — The Bethel Lady Wildcats won for the fifth time in their last six outings with a 2-0 win over No. 24 Campbellsville Friday night in McKenzie. It was the fourth straight for the Cats who moved to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the MSC. It was the eighth meeting between the two programs with the series now tied at 4-4. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” held October 16-22. more

McKENZIE (October 14) — For much of the first half, the No. 12 Bethel Wildcats struggled on offense against the visiting Lakers of Roosevelt University. more

McKENZIE (October 7) — Two early mistakes by No. 6 Bethel would prove to be costly for the Wildcats as they fell behind 14-0 to No. 19 Georgetown Saturday afternoon and would eventually suffer their first loss of the season losing 52-24 before a stunned crowd at Wildcat Stadium. more

McKENZIE — The No. 6 Bethel Wildcats scored a season-low 48 points Saturday but still won comfortably beating visiting Thomas University 48-14. Bethel entered the game as the nation’s highest-scoring team in the nation at 63.0 points per outing. more

McKENZIE — The seventh-ranked Bethel Wildcats beat a good Bluefield Ram squad 61-14 Saturday in Wildcat Stadium. The Rams arrived in McKenzie receiving votes in the latest Top 25 Poll. more

McKENZIE — The No. 8 Bethel Wildcats opened the home portion of their season Saturday playing host to St. Andrews University. The Cats looked worthy of their lofty ranking, beating the visitors from North Carolina 77-0. more

McKENZIE — It did not take new softball Coach Katherine Hannagan long to add her first player to the Lady Wildcat program. Gleason’s Claudia Pineda signed with the Cats on Monday. Claudia is the daughter of Filadelfo and Johanna Pineda of Gleason and will major in Criminal Justice. more

COUNCE, Tenn. — The top twelve boats with the top twenty-four anglers in the nation competed in the Bassmasters National Championship College Fishing Finals at Pickwick Lake. more

McKENZIE — Bethel Associate Athletic Director of Communications/Sports Information Director Dave McCulley announced popular McKenzie radio broadcaster Craig Lunn is joining the Wildcat broadcast team. Lunn will be the color analyst for Bethel football this fall and selected games during the basketball season. more

Sydney Bosley, a senior at West Carroll High School, commits to cheer at Bethel University. Sydney is pictured with her sisters, Samaria and Stormie, brothers, Preston and Parker, her mother, Michelle and WCHS cheer coach Keshia Jackson. more

McKENZIE — The Bethel Athletics 2023 Leadership Luncheon took place Friday in the Vera Lowe for Student Enrichment Boardroom on the campus of Bethel University. more

McKENZIE — Two Bethel University student-athletes were honored and presented scholarships Wednesday by the Peppers Automotive Group, based in Paris, with a Ford dealership in McKenzie. more

McKENZIE (March 31) — Bethel University Board of Trustee member Patty Kahlden was in McKenzie Friday. A longtime supporter of the university and the Bethel Athletic Department presented Football Coach Michael Jasper and Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell with a generous gift for the football program. more

McKENZIE (March 29) — Madison Gilbert and Hannah Dillingham, seniors at McKenzie High, will continue their education at Bethel University and be a part of Bethel Lady Wildcats Soccer program. more

As he was growing up, there were many teachers and coaches who had a positive impact on Mike Jasper, Head Football Coach at Bethel University, but his mother provided the strongest source of support and encouragement. “Mom used to say ‘by book or by ball or both’ you’re going to succeed,” he recalls with a smile, “she is my hero and played a huge role in my life as a mom, a dad and an inspiration.” more

McKENZIE (February 10) — After splitting their doubleheader Friday, the Bethel Wildcats and the Cleary Cougars met again Saturday playing a twin bill at Wildcat Park. more

McKENZIE (February 3) — Taniyah Diggs signed with Bethel University to be one of their team managers. more