Annual Cancer Bake Auction is This Week
March 31, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The annual radio broadcast of the Relay for Life American Cancer Society Bake Auction is March 30 to April 3 on WHDM radio and at the McKenzie Church of Christ.
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Eggstravaganza Wows in Its Fifth Year
March 31, 2026
At 9 a.m., there were 50,000 Easter eggs hidden in the grassy field of McKenzie City Park. Within two hours, all of the eggs were gone, and hundreds of kids were on the way home with Easter baskets full of assorted candies and toys.
TCAT Construction Temporarily Closes Highland Entrance
March 31, 2026
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll’s McKenzie campus is still under construction, but sources say that the renovation project should be completely wrapped up by the end of April.
No Kings Rally Held in Downtown McKenzie
March 31, 2026
McKENZIE (March 28) — On Saturday, several residents gathered in Veterans Park in downtown McKenzie to participate in the nationwide scheduled No Kings Rally.
Johnny McClure to Speak at Clarksburg Ruritan Club Meeting
March 31, 2026
Johnny McClure is the guest speaker at the Clarksburg Ruritan Club on Monday, April 6.
April Lifeline Blood Drives
March 30, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services hosts the following blood drive events in the area during the month of April:
Bethel University Athletic VP Highlights National Success, Outlines $400K+ in Facility Upgrades at Rotary Address
March 24, 2026
McKENZIE — Derek Horne, Vice President of Bethel University Athletics, addressed the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, touting the university’s recent athletic achievements, emphasizing a deep commitment to the community, and detailing significant facility investments planned for the coming year.
INSIDE THIS EDITION: A Tribute to Women's History 2026
March 24, 2026
This edition contains the stories of thirteen women who have shaped local history with their contributions. The section is titled A Tribute to Women's History, but it barely scratches the surface of the profound impact women have had on the local area.
Christ in the Passover: A Seder
March 24, 2026
Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m., McKenzie First United Methodist Church will host “Christ in the Passover: A Seder.”
Bethel University Hosts ‘Arrive Alive’ for Safe & Sober Spring Break Awareness
March 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 26) — Bethel University took a proactive approach to student safety by hosting the “Arrive Alive” team’s Safe & Sober Mock Spring Break event on February 26.
Carroll County to Exhibit 12 New Firetrucks
March 24, 2026
Last summer, Carroll County leaders made a historic $5.4 million investment in the Carroll County Fire Department. Now, the public is invited to see this investment on display.
INSIDE: All the Way to STATE CHAMPS 2026
March 17, 2026
On Saturday, March 14, the Huntingdon High School Fillies basketball team made school history, winning the TSSAA Girls Basketball Division I Class 2A State Championship at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center.
JM Well Service Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting
March 17, 2026
HUNTINGDON (March 13) — JM Well Service had a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning at the Carroll County Civic Center.
L.I. Smith Receives National Recognition
March 17, 2026
WASHINGTON (March 9) — L.I. Smith and Associates, Inc. (LIS) of Paris, Tenn., earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 59th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA).
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.
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.
Local RN Highlights Life-Changing Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
March 17, 2026
McKENZIE (February 24) — Many are familiar with cardiac rehabilitation, but a vital program for chronic lung disease sufferers often goes unnoticed.
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.
WOW!
March 17, 2026
Congratulations, Huntingdon Fillies! You gave it your all and left it all on the court and your hard work paid off. You earned the first-ever state championship title in girls basketball for Huntingdon High School. You have made history and ensured that when people talk about Fillies basketball in the future, they will remember what you did here.
Habitat Breaks Ground on 24th Carroll County Home
March 17, 2026
McKENZIE — Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County broke ground on its 24th home, which will be built for longtime McKenzie resident JayAnn Johnson, on Sunday, March 15.
