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August 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 8–9) — Stella Higdon, of Bruceton, is Carroll County's 2026 Fairest of the Fair. Higdon earned her title Saturday afternoon, receiving her crown and sash from last year's queen, Bailey Rogers.
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie High School Alumni released a schedule of events for the Decades Reunion on September 24-26.
August 7, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — Bethel University's Renaissance program has announced its newest addition to a growing family of performance groups, launching the Renaissance Country Band this fall.
August 7, 2026
McKenzie's summer concert series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday night with an acoustic set by musicians Tylan Johnson, Claudia Cooper and Luke Cooper. Attendees gathered around the stage on Banner Row to meet with friends and enjoy the music.
August 7, 2026
McKENZIE (August 6) — McKenzie’s first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box opened to the public on Thursday, following a blessing ceremony and unveiling at McKenzie City Hall. The baby box gives mothers in crisis access to a safe, anonymous surrender option for a baby up to 45 days of age.
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE (August 4) — Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced Thursday the hiring of Lynn Watkins as the new head coach of the Wildcats' men's golf program.
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation recently awarded Keelan Sneed of McKenzie with a Smith & Woods Management Scholarship in the amount of $1,300.
August 4, 2026
“Over the river and through the woods” — it’s a phrase that makes me sing the song, a song that reminds me of the coming holidays.
August 4, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
August 4, 2026
People ask me how did we have the energy to do all the things I write about in those black and white bygone years of the 1950’s. The answer here is simple.
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE — What started with buying an Italian ice machine for his tiny home has turned into what might be Shane Yarbrough's biggest business venture yet. Yarbrough, a Gleason native, held a grand opening celebration for Italian Ice & Froyo Co. on Saturday, August 1 — but to the…
August 3, 2026
HUNTINGDON — After a fulfilling 34 years, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Susan Breeden is saying goodbye to Baptist Memorial Hospital–Carroll County and hello to retirement. The Huntingdon hospital held a retirement reception for Breeden on Friday, July 31, honoring her decades of…
July 31, 2026
Carroll Lake Golf Club has a new owner, and he's ready to take a swing at improving the course.
July 31, 2026
McKENZIE (July 31) — Nine residents celebrated birthdays in July, right alongside America celebrating her 250th birthday. Those residents were Charles Garner, Betty Grimble, Anne Isom, Lonnelle McMillen, Peggy Luther, Thomas Crawford, Elbert Hatley, Phyllis Maddox and Marjorie…
July 29, 2026
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tiger turned San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis was recently the proud recipient of the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter Man of the Year Award. The NFL alum shared news of his award online on Tuesday, July 28.
July 29, 2026
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center has announced its 2026-27 Education Series, highlighting an exciting lineup of educational performances.
July 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (July 28) — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently awarded Xavier Jimenez of McKenzie with a fellowship worth $8,500. Jimenez is one of 40 individuals nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship.
July 29, 2026
MCKENZIE (July 28) — Stacie Freeman, professor of sociology and director of Global Studies at Bethel University, addressed the Rotary Club of McKenzie on July 28, 2026, to detail the evolution and future expansion of the university's global travel program.
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 25) — The Webb School was the site of a community effort Saturday to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was open to students in grades K-8.
