McKENZIE (January 30) — McKenzie Fire Department is now serving as medical first responders. more

Amidst the vibrant lights and pulsating energy of Las Vegas, a select group of driven and passionate Bethel University sports management students seized the spotlight at one of the world’s most highly anticipated and celebrated sporting spectacles: Super Bowl LVIII. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the renowned entertainment capital, these dedicated students embarked on a journey to showcase their talents and expertise in the dynamic field of sports management amidst the grandeur of this iconic event. more

McKENZIE (February 5) — Tate Surber, a junior at McKenzie High School, landed his 1,000th career point on Monday in a contest with Big Sandy. more

McKENZIE (February 10) — McKenzie welcomed a new business to town on Saturday. more

Who said handwritten letters are a thing of the past? Well for one local boy, it is an art that pays forward 1000%. more

McKENZIE (February 8) — Landon Priestley, an Eagle Scout candidate, received permission from the McKenzie City Council to use the City’s property for his scout project during the February meeting. more

DEARBORN, Mich. (February 7) — Local elected officials and other state economic leaders for the inaugural “West Tennessee Ford Fly-In” to Detroit/Dearborn. more

HUNTINGDON (February 9) — State Representative Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) was the featured speaker in the first of three Capitol Talk sponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. more

McKENZIE (February 6) — McKenzie Board of Education members and school administrators learned about Ford’s and SK Battery’s BlueOval-SK manufacturing facility presently under construction in Haywood County. more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has received a new piece of equipment to help combat contraband and keep it from entering the jail. On January 31, 2024, HCSD received a body scanner that was located into the booking area of the jail.  more

HERMITAGE (February 8) — McKenzie Lady Rebel Senior Savannah Davis was named finalists for the 2024 TSSAA Class 1A’s Miss Basketball award. more

CANTON, Ohio (February 8) — Former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis was named one of seven players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 class on Thursday night. Willis, a native of Bruceton, left an indelible mark on the game with his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. more

There was a day when West Tennessee native and Kansas City Chiefs’ starting guard, Trey Smith, wondered if he’d ever play football again, let alone make it to multiple Super Bowls. That … more

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has added McKenzie native Max Arnold Jr. to its football coaching staff. Arnold will serve as the special teams quality control coach for the Blue Raiders. more

On Saturday January 27, teams of county citizens gathered at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie for the annual Trivia Bowl sponsored by Carroll Arts. Teams represented churches, civic organizations, college clubs and other groups in the area. more

McKENZIE (February 2) — Pre-K students at McKenzie Elementary School have new recreational equipment. more

CARROLL COUNTY — School bus drivers are in short supply, both locally and nationally. Carroll County is facing the same issues of trained drivers as others throughout the state and nation, said John McAdams, director of schools for the County of Carroll. more

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Gleason’s game at Dresden, Drake Lehmkuhl surpassed the 1,000-point Club for his career at Gleason High School. Drake was able to accomplish this feat in just 60 games. more

Sadarius Hutcherson, a Huntingdon graduate and native, continues to keep his football career alive. From the University of South Carolina to blocking for Tom Brady in the NFL, Hutcherson has landed in Washington, D.C. with the Defenders in the UFL. more

McKENZIE (January 23) — McKenzie High School senior Mikaela Reynolds chose to continue her education at Bethel University and is the newest signee for the Lady Wildcats Basketball Team. During a signing event at MHS on Tuesday, a school snow day, family, friends and Lady Rebels teammates join in the celebration. more