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Tremayne Johnson

February 24, 2026

Tremayne Johnson is a musician, composer, educator, mentor and business owner whose story is one of hard work, tenacity and resilience.

Remembering Reverend Jesse Jackson

February 24, 2026

America said goodbye to Reverend Jesse Jackson on Tuesday, February 17.

Gasoline Prices Increase During the Week

February 24, 2026

TENNESSEE (February 23) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.

Community Prayer Service to Tackle Life's Seasons

February 24, 2026

McKENZIE — Scheduled for March 1, McKenzie's second Community Prayer Service will emphasize God's love through all seasons of life — seasons of joy, seasons of waiting and seasons of struggle.

Hannah Bilger Delivers Black History Month Address on Accountability, Personal Growth

February 24, 2026

McKENZIE (February 18) — Hannah Bilger was the guest speaker at McKenzie High School’s Black History Month program, and she used her time at the podium to remind students of their potential — and the power they hold to shape their own futures.

Linda Robinson Hicks

February 24, 2026

Linda Robinson Hicks was born in McLemoresville to Andrew Luter, a farmer, and Onnie Luter, a homemaker, the fourth of eight siblings.

Tennessee Has A Maternal Health Care Crisis

February 24, 2026

The speakers, Dr. Nicole Schlecter, MD, PhD FACOG, and Dr. Carolyn Thompson, MD, FACOG, were the featured speakers for the Tuesday, February 17, meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club.

Michael Tate

February 24, 2026

Michael Tate has dedicated much of his life to service — service to his country, to his workplace and to his community.

Braxton Hobson’s Journey from Student to ‘Mr. B’

February 24, 2026

Braxton Hobson can pinpoint the exact moment he realized he wanted to be a teacher.

Gubernatorial Hopeful Lauren Pinkston Meets with McKenzie Residents

February 17, 2026

McKENZIE (February 10) — Independent gubernatorial candidate Lauren Pinkston made a campaign stop at The Railyard in McKenzie Tuesday afternoon as part of her pledge to visit all 95 Tennessee counties before the November 3 election.

Bethel Graduate Andrew Carpenter Turns a Study Abroad Experience into a Life Abroad

February 17, 2026

Andrew Carpenter’s post-graduate plan didn’t include a corner office—it included a passport.

McKenzie High School Receives Reward School Designation

February 17, 2026

McKenzie High School was named as a Reward School for the 2024-25 school year, marking the school's third Reward School designation in five years.

Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week

February 17, 2026

TENNESSEE (February 16) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.49/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.

A Special Night to Remember

February 17, 2026

McKENZIE — It was a Night to Shine, providing a night of dignity, love, and respect for the special, valued people who make up 16% of the global population, one of the largest unreached people groups in the world.

Inglenook Book Club Notes

February 17, 2026

McKENZIE (February 11) — The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting February 11 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Center in McKenzie.

Tennessee Volunteer Fire Departments Share $20 Million in Funding

February 17, 2026

Over 400 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants totaling $20 million in 2026 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training (VFEAT) Grant Program, as announced by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO).