Guardsmen Reunite at McKenzie Armory
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE (September 28) — Active and retired members of two units of the Tennessee National Guard gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Armory.
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McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center gathered Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the organization’s charter.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Horse Judging Competition
September 24, 2024
Since August, a group of students from the Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Chapter have worked with one thing on their minds: the 2024 High School Horse Judging Competition. This competition consisted of four classes of horses, with four horses in each group. The students’ goal was to judge which horse they thought were the best, and to eventually match the scores of the judges. Another challenge was two sets of verbal reasons that the students had to give to a series of judges on why they placed the horses in the preplaced spots.
McKenzie FFA Holds Mum Sale
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Students from McKenzie High School showcased pumpkins and mums during a sale of the student-grown products in the FFA Agriculture program.
Huntingdon Fire Department Receives Grant Funds
September 24, 2024
Pictured are Mike Bell, TDCI Assistant Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Carter Lawrence presenting a check to Huntingdon Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian McCaslin and Captain Brian McDowell, …
WTPU Hosts Fifth Annual Community Information Session
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 19) — West Tennessee Public Utilities, the local natural gas distributor, hosted its fifth annual community informational session on Thursday, September 19. The annual event provides information on the work and progress of the local utility district and also to alert government leaders and first responders about how to safely work with natural gas.
Social Media Threats Lead to Precautions
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 20) — Last week, the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association warned against school threats that are occurring on a statewide basis. Last Friday, McKenzie Special School District took great precaution on suspicious rumors.
Head Start Hosts Pajama Parade for Autism Awareness
September 20, 2024
McKENZIE (September 20) - Northwest Tennessee Head Start/Early Head Start hosted a Pajama Parade Friday for autism awareness.
Rotary Learns About TnAchieves
September 17, 2024
Ben Sterling with TnAchieves spoke to the Rotary Club of McKenzie on September 10 concerning mentorship of high school seniors as they prepare for post-secondary educational opportunities.
Refined Ultimate Nutrition Opens in McKenzie
September 17, 2024
McKENZIE (September 10) — Refined Ultimate Nutrition held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce.
Hospital Wing Breaks Ground at Airport
September 17, 2024
McKENZIE (September 11) — Construction has begun at the Carroll County Airport for the air medical base service known as Hospital Wing. During the August 2024 meeting of the Carroll County Commission, a lease between Carroll County and Med-Trans Corporation was ratified with Med-Trans stating construction would begin immediately.
Webb School Presents ‘Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee’
September 17, 2024
McKENZIE — Every Tuesday and Saturday from September 17 to November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Webb High School presents Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, a new traveling exhibition created by the Tennessee State Museum in partnership with The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University
McKenzie Alumni Decades Reunion is Two Weeks Away
September 17, 2024
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first Decades Reunion on October 4 and 5 with a parade, golf tournament, homecoming game, block party and individual class reunions.
McKenzie City Council Agrees to Resurface Eastwood Drive
September 17, 2024
McKENZIE (September 12) — The McKenzie City Council approved a bid of $77,140 to resurface Eastwood Drive in McKenzie. Eastwood Dr., which runs adjacent to Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie and connects to Hwy 79 and Hwy 423, will be resurfaced by Martin Paving Company of Medina. The only other bid submitted was by Arrow Paving in Lexington of Lexington at $80,000.
Huntingdon Heritage Day is Saturday, September 28
September 17, 2024
It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free, all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon.
Relay For Life Night Raises $24,265
September 17, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 7) — Carroll County Relay For Life held its annual main event Saturday at the Carroll County Civic Center, raising $24,264.59 for the American Cancer Society from sponsorships, donations and team deposits.
Webb Alumni Celebrate 55th Homecoming with Weekend Events
September 10, 2024
McKENZIE (August 30-September 2) — The Webb Alumni Association celebrated its 55th Homecoming over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events at the historic school.
Longshot Band Performs At Nights on Broadway
September 10, 2024
McKENZIE (September 5) — The local Longshot Band was the musical entertainment for Nights on Broadway on September 5 in the downtown McKenzie Veterans Memorial Park.
West Tennessee Public Utility District
September 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON — In this area, the West Tennessee Public Utility District (WTPUD) is “the gas company,” but the real people behind the company make it much more than that.
Goode is Speaker at McKenzie Rotary
September 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Melinda Goode, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency, was the featured speaker at the September 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
