MARTIN — Jimmy Tosh is known as a successful businessman and family farmer through his association with Tosh Family Farms in Henry, Tennessee. He’s also known for his generosity and his support for his alma mater, the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tosh was honored May 5 when the Tosh Family Classroom was officially named during an early afternoon program in UT Martin’s Brehm Hall. The event included Tosh, family members and university Chancellor Keith Carver. more

Ava Warman, a student at McKenzie High School, placed third in the nation in Visual Arts Division I at the 2022 National Beta Convention. The convention was July 1-4 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. more

McKenzie High’s Rebels played host to McNairy Central and Camden in a three-way scrimmage Friday afternoon, July 29. more

McKENZIE — Students who bring electronic devices to school do so at their own risk, reads McKenzie High School’s Electronic Devices Policy. Administration made a few changes to the policy for the 2023-24 school year, adding more leniency to device usage while still protecting students from inappropriate use. more

The West Carroll School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, May 5 with a number of items on the agenda. more

ATWOOD — The West Carroll School Board met in their regular monthly session on Thursday evening, July 7 which ended up being a short meeting. more

TnAchieves, a privately-funded scholarship and mentoring program, needs more than 7,500 mentors by October 21, 2022 ensure every student in the TN Promise Class of 2023 has access to local mentor support. more

McKENZIE — Technology is an ever-growing distraction, and schools must develop electronic device policies in an attempt to keep classrooms distraction-free. As the 2023-24 school year creeps up on families, it is important to know each school’s policy regarding technology and electronic devices. more

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

McKENZIE — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels are working hard to prepare the 2023-24 show — a salute to “The Phantom of the Opera” — before performances begin. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School changed a few items in its dress code policy this year. more

McKenzie High School classes of 1960, 1963, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 2003 will meet for milestone reunions this fall. more

McKENZIE (May 7) — Bethel University conferred 307 degrees on Saturday, May in the Crisp Arena on the McKenzie campus. Graduates were conferred degrees on the levels of Associates, Bachelors and Masters for both in-person and online students. more

ATWOOD (July 5) — National Beta members from West Carroll Elementary and West Carroll Junior Senior High school worked over the last few months to prepare for the National Beta Convention. This summer, the two schools amassed sixteen national placements. more

MARTIN (July 26) — Two Carroll County Students have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2022-23 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement.  more

HUNTINGDON (June 23) — Construction on a $4 million expansion and renovation project is underway at Huntngdon Primary School. more

McKENZIE — One sure sign football season is near is when numerous middle school teams gather at Rebel Stadium on the first Saturday in August for the Annual Middle School Jamboree. This year’s event is August 6 starting at 4 p.m. Similar to last year, there will be two games going simultaneously on each end of the field. more

MARTIN (July 18) — Several Carroll County students were awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2023-24 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement. Some students awarded are incoming freshmen, and some are returning students. more

McKENZIE (July 24) — The McKenzie Special School District faculty and staff have officially said goodbye to summer break and hello to the 2023-24 school year. While students begin school on August 1, all school district staff began inservice training Monday, July 24. more

The McKenzie High School Class of 1968 is having a catered dinner for their 55th Reunion at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2023, at The Barn, 700 Hill Road, McKenzie. more