New Rotary Year Starts by Honoring Female Members
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 8) — McKenzie Rotary Club started its new year by honoring the ladies in attendance, whether a member or visitor.
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Creativity Camp Concludes With Showcase, Visit from Buster the Dinosaur
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 11) — Carroll Arts concluded Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity on Friday, June 11, at McKenzie’s First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with a final showcase for students to present their week’s creations to their loved ones.
Carroll County Fair Schedule Announced
July 8, 2025
The Carroll County Fair Association recently announced the 2025 schedule for the Carroll County Fair.
Rotary Hears About Sports Podcast
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE (June 3) — McKenzie Rotary Club had Jeremy Buckelew of Paris as the featured speaker at its noon meeting on June 3.
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Interact with Animals During Park Ranger Program
July 8, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 3) — Dozens of summer readers packed the Carroll County Library Thursday for an informative and interactive program presented by rangers from Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park in Camden.
Power Supply has New Owner
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE — Power Supply, a provider of home, farm and industrial equipment and supplies at 2106 Cedar Street, has a new owner after over four decades.
McLemoresville Hosts Annual July 4th Celebration
July 8, 2025
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — McLemoresville hosted its annual July 4 celebration with a parade, cake walk, street dance, live music, food, and fireworks.
Bethel University Names Dr. Keith D. Herris as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
July 8, 2025
McKenzie, Tenn. — Bethel University announces the appointment of Dr. Keith D. Herris as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, effective immediately. He has served as Interim Dean since …
Bethel's Community Engagement Program Encourages Taniyah Diggs to Pursue Her College Dream
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE—Taniyah Diggs of McKenzie is grateful for Bethel University's loving and caring atmosphere. The junior at the local Christian university recently shared how Bethel's Community …
WEIO Radio Goes Off The Air
July 8, 2025
The FM broadcast radio station named WEIO in Huntingdon went off the air on July 1. In FCC terms, it is referred to as ‘going dark.’
McKenzie Freedom Festival Draws Hundreds
July 7, 2025
McKENZIE (July 4) — The City of McKenzie hosted its annual Freedom Festival Friday at the City Park, drawing hundreds for food and fun to celebrate Independence Day.
Phipps Pharmacy Marks 25 Years of Innovative Service
July 7, 2025
McKENZIE (July 7) — Phipps Pharmacy recently marked 25 years of service and will soon celebrate a new beginning for the growing company with the opening of a new storefront.
McKenzie High Decades Reunion Taking Shape
July 2, 2025
Planning continues for the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion that is less than three months away. It will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2025 in conjunction with the MHS football homecoming.
Beta Sigma Phi Marks 40 Years of Community Service
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Beta Sigma Phi is a ladies' international service organization. The McKenzie chapter was organized May 28, 1985.
Lakeside Senior Living News
July 1, 2025
June was a busy month for both our seniors and the June bugs! We celebrated some well-known observances, as well as a few you may not be familiar with.
McKenzie Seniors Host Bikini Car Wash
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE (June 28) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Center turned some heads on Saturday when they hosted a bikini car wash at the Center on South Main Street. For fun, the group had t-shirts imprinted with bikinis as they washed cars for a price of $5 each.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Eubanks’ Family Home
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE (June 29) — The Eubanks family in McKenzie and the Habitat for Humanity leadership celebrated the completion of the 23rd house built by Habitat in the county.
Carroll County Celebrates Renovated Health Department
July 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 30) — The Carroll County Health Department, located at 633 High Street, celebrated a $795,000 renovation on Monday, June 30.
Charles Kemp Honored by Shiloh Cemetery Board
June 26, 2025
Charles Kemp was recently honored for his 34 years of outstanding service as secretary and treasurer of the Shiloh Cemetery Board in McKenzie. Being such a valued board member, all were appreciative of his willingness to continue to remain on the board.
Norandal Employees Reunite
June 24, 2025
Norandal’s 25th Annual Retiree Luncheon was held June 21, 2025, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon with 30 retirees in attendance, several with their spouses.
