MARTIN (June 13) — Madison Barker, of McKenzie, and Kaylee Taylor and Jessica Berry, of Huntingdon, participated in a nurse pinning ceremony May 6 for the University of Tennessee of Martin. more

HUNTINGDON — Two rising-seniors at Huntingdon High School attended the American Legion Boys State in Cookeville this summer. The week-long event trains young men in government and about history. more

Hunter Ensley had a rocky start when he joined the University of Tennessee’s baseball team. But now, three seasons in, Tennessee’s “Comeback Kid” has finally found his footing on the baseball diamond. 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

HUNTINGDON (January 17) — The contract of Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, was extended by unanimous vote by the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on January 17. Dr. Kee’s contract now extends to June 30, 2026, after the one-year extension. more

Paris — Pharmacy Director Paula Bell was recently presented with the Loyal Patriot Award by Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway for her service to the hospital and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Loyal Patriot Award is the highest award that can be bestowed on a Henry County citizen. more

John Penn Ridgeway returns to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at McKenzie, Paris, and remote campus at Dresden. This time, he returns as the president of TCAT-Henry/Carroll. more

McKenzie/Carroll County United Neighbors received a donation of 567 healthy food items (weighing a total of 430.37 pounds) for our first Food Drive event during April promoting Food Waste Awareness. It is expected to be an annual event. more

Emma Martin, of McKenzie, and Tera Townsend, of Huntingdon, will compete in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant in Jackson. The pageant begins June 15 and ends with the crowning ceremony on June 18. more

The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Board hired Kasey Muench to be the new executive director.  This position is responsible for working throughout the nine-county region to promote and encourage … more

Audra Frances Henderson, of Reform, Ala., and Jason Shane Barron, of Starkville, Miss., are excited to share the wonderful news of their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Audra and Jason reside in Jackson, Tenn., where they will be united in marriage with their exchange of vows on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the evening at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 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

Nathan Crenshaw, an Information Technology Systems Management student at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie recently received his CompTIA Network+ certification. He also received his IT Operations certification for having his CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications. more

Eric Flores, of Henry, and Ashton Parsley, of McKenzie, recently earned certifications in information technology systems. more

In April, seven students from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology–McKenzie were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. more

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

Friends of Reverend John Adams came from Jackson to have breakfast at Bobby Gee’s. Brother Adams is the former vice president for Religious Affairs at Union University and former pastor of First Baptist Church, McKenzie. 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

CARROLL COUNTY — Paralympic athletes Kirsten Sass and Amy Dixon coached the No Sight No Limits triathlon camp in Carroll County, June 11 and 12. Amy Dixon, an elite blind paratriathlete and 8-time World Triathlon gold medalist, founded Camp No Sight No Limits in 2017 to help visually-impaired athletes and guides train for future competitions. more