McKenzie Middle School Collects Items to Aid Cash Express Drive
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 2-6) — McKenzie Middle School students collected coats, hoodies and toys for Cash Express to distribute to families for Christmas.
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Hometown Christmas Parade
December 10, 2024
The City of McKenzie held its 2024 annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7.
Dr. Ryan Forbess Honored as McKenzie’s Grand Marshal
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 7) — McKenzie is a long way from the sandy beaches of Orange Beach where Dr. Ryan Forbess, his wife, Toni, and three children, Scarlett, Knox, and Reed reside. However, the family traded the warm climate for some Tennessee weather and a chance to lead the annual Christmas parade in the city where Dr. Forbess was raised. The Forbess family also had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree in McKenzie’s Veterans Memorial Park in downtown.
Restoring Life to the Historic Gazebo at Bethel University
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — The gazebo at the center of Bethel University’s campus in McKenzie received a facelift, thanks to student labor, a financial donation and the blessings of the university’s administration.
Blake Stoker Speaks to Rotary Club
December 3, 2024
McKENZIE (November 19) — The Stoker family has been known for its tobacco products for years. The Dresden-based company was a large distributor of tobacco from its headquarters. Now, Blake Stoker is starting a new family legacy: barbecue.
Huntingdon Police Officers Honored for Life-Saving Event
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Two officers of the Huntingdon Police Department were honored on November 26 for their life-saving efforts during a residential fire.
Huntingdon Mayor, Council Assigned Committees
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Following the meeting of the Huntingdon Mayor and Council on November 26, the newly constituted board of mayor and council posed for a photograph.
Turkey Trot Raises Funds for Those in Need
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 28) — The 13th Annual Turkey Trot was held in downtown Huntingdon to raise funds for those who need assistance in the area.
Gleason Officials Administered Oath of Office
December 3, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson, and Alderman Mike Bennett, Alderman Mike Stafford, Alderman James Hines, and Alderwoman Shawn Francisco were administered the oath of office to serve four years following the November 5 election.
McKenzie Interact Aids Those in Need
December 3, 2024
McKENZIE (November 26) — As part of their annual community service projects, the McKenzie High School Interact Club, in part with the McKenzie Rotary Club, donated food to United Neighbors in McKenzie. The soup and cracker drive also included other items that include Ramen noodles, protein bars other goods that would provided much needed nourishment within the community.
McKenzie Councilmen Take Oath of Office
December 3, 2024
McKENZIE (November 26) — Three McKenzie councilmen were administered the oath of office for a four-year term on Tuesday, November 26. City Judge Beau Pemberton administered the oath to Jessie Townes, Drew Beeler, and Tim McBride (newly elected).
McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas is This Week + More Holiday Events
December 3, 2024
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in McKenzie! The city welcomes the season this week with its Hometown Christmas, a full slate of holiday activities over four days that provides something for everyone.
Gleason Yard of the Month
November 26, 2024
The Gleason Yard of the Month for November goes to Wendell and Alicia Verdell at 507 North Street.
Brown Honored for Service by Rotary Club
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE (November 12) — The McKenzie Rotary Club recently paid homage to one of its longest-serving Rotarians, Clark Brown.
TCAT-Henry/Carroll Breaks Ground for New Paris Campus
November 26, 2024
PARIS — Paris/Henry County officials expressed their excitement for a totally new campus for Tennessee College of Applied Technology -Henry/Carroll to be located at 5215 Highway 218 Bypass, Paris -across from West Wheel and Tire. The Paris campus is a sister campus to McKenzie-based TCAT, located on Highland Drive.
Annual Christmas Fund Continues to Grow
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE — McKenzie Police Department and McKenzie Fire/Rescue Department continue their fund-raising efforts to support the second annual Christmas Fund for underprivileged children of the community.
Dr. Forbess Named Grand Marshal of McKenzie Christmas Parade
November 19, 2024
While vacationing at the beach this summer, Dr. Ryan Forbess played a critical role in saving a 15-year-old girl attacked by a shark. The incident occurred at Seacrest Beach on the Florida Panhandle. Dr. Forbess and his friend, Dr. Mohammad Ali, were in the water with their families when they noticed a commotion and saw blood. Acting quickly, they rushed to assist and helped save the girl.
New Highway, New School Sign
November 19, 2024
ATWOOD — With the opening of the new Atwood bypass highway, the purpose of a new digital informational sign at West Carroll School District’s Central Office came to fruition.
Huntingdon Discount Tire
November 12, 2024
Huntingdon Discount Tire, 123 Dillahunty Lane, was established by Johnny Abbott in 1998. The small business is now owned by Johnny’s son, Justin Abbott.
Rotary Honors Veterans
November 12, 2024
McKENZIE (November 5) — In honor of Veterans Day, Junior Milam, a veteran of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, presented a program on being a veteran and honoring patriotism. As part of his program, Milam read the poem Remember Me by John Dirusso.
