McKENZE (November14) — Reverend Dr. Bob Watkins will serve as the interim president of Bethel University beginning January 1, 2024. more

McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. more

McKENZIE (November 9) — Walter Butler was honored during a reception on Thursday evening in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the campus of Bethel University. more

JACKSON — Ryan Griffin (BA 2011) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during Union University’s Awards Banquet on November 3. more

McKENZIE (November 7) — McKenzie’s three school sites will soon have safety enhancements, thanks to 120 new surveillance cameras, keyless (card key) door locks, two-way radios, and protective shatterproof security film on selected doors and windows. 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

The three McKenzie schools are hosting veterans programs on Friday, November. more

The McKenzie Marching Rebels finished seventh in the state Division 1 State Competition on Saturday at Independence High School. more

All A’s 8th Grade Bridget Brandon, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Cooper Davidson, Molly Drewry, Ehan High, Alexander Hughes, Rakelle Oliver, Stephanie Padilla, Bryson Smith, Jaycee Stafford and Sophie Taylor. more

West Carroll School Board Meets in two sessions on Thursday, November 2 at the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. more

McKENZIE (October 28) — The annual Fall Fest hosted by the McKenzie Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, raised approximately $24,000 for the one-day event. more

After several years of not cheering competitively, the McKenzie High School Cheer team returned to competition today in Memphis. more

MEMPHIS (October 23) — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has received a $364,502 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will allow a specialized education outreach to health care professionals in the Mid-South Delta region to improve care for patients with sickle cell disease. more

Twenty-two classmates of the Class of 1963 gathered at Mallard’s Restaurant in Huntingdon at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023. more

The McKenzie Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting their annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School. There is no entry fee and this event is open to the public. There is a Silent Auction full of themed baskets and local business certificates and goodies, a Cake Walk, a Costume Contest and prizes for grades Pre-K-4th, food, sweet treats and games. They will also be crowning the 2023 Fall Festival King and Queen. more

HUNTINGDON (October 18) — During Wednesday’s Huntingdon Board of Education meeting, four teachers were granted tenure at the recommendation of Director Dr. Jonathan Kee. The four individuals, Leeah Bergman (HMS Math), Ryan Vincent (HMS History), Lesley White (HMS ELA) and Candice Wilson (HPS Pre-K), meet the requirements from Tennessee’s Department of Education. more

Niche.com has again ranked McKenzie High School among one of the best in Tennessee. The local school ranks 33 among 369 Tennessee’s public high schools and first in Carroll County. more

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

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