McKENZIE (May 19) — Six persons retired from McKenzie Special School District at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year. more

As the first day back to school inches closer, select Carroll County schools have announced orientation, open house, and registration dates for students. Students return to school Tuesday, August 2 for a half-day. more

McKENZIE (April 2) — Eighty-four students at McKenzie High School were the honorees at the thirty-ninth annual Honors Banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

All A’s 8th Grade 8th Grade Braylin Auvenshine, Ethan Bradberry, Kynadie Brown, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Molly Drewry, Ethan High, Alex Hughes, Aurora Johnson, Rakelle Oliver, Cayden Ownby, Stephanie Padilla, Jaycee Stafford, Sophie Taylor, Egan Woodruff more

ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. more

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

The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday, where they recognized Junior Hannah Fowler as she will go through the Tennessee Governor’s School of Agriculture Science at the University of Tennessee at Martin this summer. Fowler will attend a four-week program for high school juniors and seniors to experience various aspects of agriculture and natural resources both in the classroom and through hands-on learning both on and off campus at UTM and will receive three hours college credit. more

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education, 114 Bell Avenue. 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

McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3. more

The West Carroll Special School District (WSSD) Work Session is Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. Agenda items include the budget overview and review; discussion of debt services and bonds; discussion of TISA projections for 2023-24; discussion of yearly Board of Education calendar and discussion of safety, facilities and growth planning. more

NASHVILLE (January 29) — The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing its participation in the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The goal of the Summer Food Service Program is to ensure children 18 and younger, who benefit from meal programs at school, continue to have that same access to nutritious meals outside of school. more

McKENZIE — Students of McKenzie Middle School hosted the See You At The Pole, a religious gathering filled with religious devotions, prayers, and sacred music. 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

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

McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie Middle School (MMS) released the All A’s and All A’s and B’s Honor Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. 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

Lifeline Blood Services collected 47 units of blood during the McKenzie High School Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 29. more

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

McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Alumni Association continued to honor its fellow alumni during the basketball contest between the McKenzie Rebels and the Henry County Patriots. more