Approximately 46 descendants of Stephen Franklin and Laura Washington Duggan Hinton celebrated their family reunion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in McKenzie. Ages ranged from 2 to 92. more

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

Gleason School Alumni Association Lifetime Charter Members, 1940s and 1950s were honored July 17, 2022, at a reception/recognition ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Gleason Tenn. more

Two Carroll County 4-Hers showed out at the regional and state 4-H horse shows this summer. Alyvia Foster and Gracie Hix, both seniors at Hollow Rock Bruceton Central High School earned numerous awards in the senior division of the regional and state 4-H horse shows. more

McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium.  more

HUNTINGDON (October 3) — An inclusion park with playground equipment for those with physical limitations, is one step closer following the groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at the Sesquicentennial Park, across from the Carroll County Civic Center. more

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (October 14) — Kirsten Sass, local triathlon legend and trainer, competed against an elite field of professional triathletes in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first women’s edition of the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship. more

McKENZIE (February 26) — Bethel University announces the winners of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition. After a rigorous selection process, Jayden Hendricks from Cottontown, Tenn., and Lauryn Russell from Paris, Tenn. have emerged as the recipients of this esteemed scholarship. more

KAILUA-KONA, HI — An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe is preparing to descend on Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first-ever women’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. On Saturday, October 14, the race will see, in addition to the pros, more than 2,000 age-group women swim, bike, and run in this iconic and historic location, just a few weeks after their male counterparts raced in Nice, France. more

McKENZIE (January 12) — Robye Lindsey celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday, January 12. The resident of Lakeside Senior Living Community was surprised with a proclamation by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and a special visit by her sons, Keith and Tim. more

Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with my birthday, of all things. From the minute I was born, 12:40 a.m. to be exact. I was robbed of something every other person takes for granted: their birth date. more

MARTIN — Christy Williams, of Carroll County, was selected to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2023. more

Ella Jessica Reynolds, a member of the Boy Scout Troop 5252 and a resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout. She is the granddaughter of McKenzie residents Brigadier General (Ret) and Mrs. Charles Argo and the daughter of Jesse and Susan (Argo) Reynolds. Ella is the second female in Troop 5252 to accomplish the honor. A Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, celebrating her Eagle Scout rank. Eagle Scout is the highest rank offered by the Boy Scouts and only 3 to 4 percent of Boy Scout members attain this prestigious honor. more

HUNTINGDON (October 19) — The Town of Huntingdon dedicated its government complex building in memory of long-time mayor and resident Dale R. Kelley on Thursday. A crowd of family and friends joined Huntingdon Mayor Nina Smothers for the dedication of the building. more

Ryan French of McKenzie is the new sergeant over Henderson County. The McKenzie native and current resident will lead the team of THP officers in that county. more

McKENZIE — Corene Bennett of McKenzie will celebrate her 100th birthday on September 22 with family and friends.  more

On Saturday, November 11, 6 p.m., the Krider Performing Arts Center is presenting its Salute to Veterans. The event includes a welcome by Paris Mayor Kathy Ray, special music, proclamations, and honor William C. Milam, Jr. for his military service. more

ATWOOD (November 2) — The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday night at the high school, swiftly going through the agenda that included recognition for Ms. Ruby Hunt, who is retiring. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie Band held its annual beauty revues for students in McKenzie Special School District. The competition included competition in six categories. The event was in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The winners ranged in age from 4 to 18 and are pictured. more

McKENZIE — Drew Chappell and Savannah Davis were chosen as McKenzie High School’s Wendy’s Heisman candidates. Both Chappell and Davis are seniors at MHS. more