Huntingdon Historical Society Meets March 18
March 17, 2026
Steve McDaniel is the guest speaker at the Huntingdon Historical Society’s next meeting, Wednesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. in the conference room of Huntingdon City Hall.
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Weakley County Agencies Deploy AEDs to Help Combat Overdose Emergencies
March 17, 2026
WEAKLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies across Weakley County are strengthening their ability to respond to medical emergencies and opioid overdoses with the deployment of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in patrol vehicles and key locations across the county.
Gleason Students Tour Webb School
March 17, 2026
McKENZIE (March 13) — Third and fourth-grade students from Gleason School visited Webb School Friday morning to learn about local Black history.
Carroll County Electric Honors Retirees
March 10, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The Carroll County Electric Department celebrated a “bittersweet day” as it bid farewell to two of its most dedicated employees, Cary Don Smith and Danny Toombs, who together accumulated 96 years of dedicated service to the department.
Kentucky Lake Aviation Takes Off at Carroll County Airport
March 10, 2026
McKENZIE — A new flight school at the Carroll County Airport is giving West Tennessee residents a chance to learn to fly.
Rescue Squad Awarded Grant For Lifejacket Loan Station
March 10, 2026
JACKSON (March 5) — The Community Foundation of West Tennessee awarded the Carroll County Rescue Squad with a $5,000 grant to install a free Lifejacket Loan Station at Lake Halford.
Local EMS Sharpen Skills At ‘Emergency Night Out’
March 3, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 26) — Emergency responders from across Carroll County gathered at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Carroll County on February 26 for the latest session of the hospital’s “Emergency Night Out” training series, focusing this month on airway management.
McKenzie Rotary Starts Food Initiative
March 3, 2026
McKENZIE (February 26) — On Thursday, the McKenzie Rotary Club took a meaningful step towards fighting hunger in McKenzie by donating 12 food boxes to the McKenzie Police Department.
McKenzie Banner Donates to McKenzie Touchdown Club
March 3, 2026
McKENZIE (February 27) — For 25+ years, the McKenzie Touchdown Club and Tri-County Publishing, Inc. dba The McKenzie Banner and TCP Print Shop have partnered to create the Rebels’ Football …
Sloth Delights Visitors at Happy Book Stack
March 3, 2026
McKENZIE (February 28) — Chris Gurley, owner of Southland Safari in Clarksburg, said Patches is one of five sloths at the local, family-owned safari.
Living at Lakeside News
March 3, 2026
We started out the month still frozen in, but as the weather improved, so did our month.
Bethel/Eastside FCE February Meeting
March 3, 2026
There were nine members present for our February 12 meeting in the home of Pennye and Mary Mays.
Bethel Physician Assistant Students Provide Hygiene Products to Schools
March 3, 2026
GLEASON (February 27) — The didactic students of the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program participated in a Community Outreach initiative, visiting local schools to present to 4th- and 5th-grade students.
Carroll County First Responders Attend FAA Aviation Safety Training
March 3, 2026
McKENZIE (February 27-28) — Local fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel participated in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training at the Carroll County Airport February 27 and 28, designed to prepare first responders for potential aviation accidents.
Webb School Concludes Black History Month with Program of Reflection
March 3, 2026
McKENZIE — Webb School alumni and community members gathered February 28 at the historic Webb School to conclude Black History Month with a program built around the theme, “Looking Back and Moving With a Sense of Direction.”
Letter Requesting Money for Deed Copies is Not from County
March 3, 2026
HUNTINGDON (March 2) — Natalie McCullough Porter, Carroll County Register of Deeds, is alerting property owners of a mailed letter that requests money for a service her office offers without charge.
The Dixie Appoints New Executive Director
February 26, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Kimberly Kraft McLemore, of Nashville, is the new executive director of The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center. Huntingdon Mayor Chat Edwards announced McLemore's appointment during …
Tennessee Has A Maternal Health Care Crisis
February 24, 2026
The speakers, Dr. Nicole Schlecter, MD, PhD FACOG, and Dr. Carolyn Thompson, MD, FACOG, were the featured speakers for the Tuesday, February 17, meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Community Prayer Service to Tackle Life's Seasons
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE — Scheduled for March 1, McKenzie's second Community Prayer Service will emphasize God's love through all seasons of life — seasons of joy, seasons of waiting and seasons of struggle.
Northwest Tennessee Tourism Releases New “Small Towns, Big Experiences” Destination Video
February 24, 2026
NORTHWEST TENNESSEE — Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) has released a brand-new destination video celebrating the region’s signature theme, “Small Towns, Big Experiences.”
