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October 27, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development through its Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Initiatives program. The award will support the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program in preparing practice-ready clinicians for rural and medically underserved communities across Tennessee.
October 27, 2026
The McKenzie Garden Club gathered on Friday, October 23, at 1 p.m. at the McKenzie Church of Christ for an afternoon filled with devotion, creative crafting, and forward-looking community planning. Vice President Victoria Ard presided over the meeting in place of President Brenda Smith, who was out of town.
October 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 26) — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2026 recipients of the Chamber’s awards during its annual Membership Banquet on Monday, October 26 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE (October 21) — Local homeschool students received a history lesson outside the classroom Wednesday, as they toured downtown McKenzie and learned about the people, businesses and events that shaped the community.
October 26, 2026
Faculty Mrs. Keshia Jackson brings 23 years of teaching experience and is in her eighth year at West Carroll. As the West Carroll Junior-Senior High School interventionist and 504 coordinator, she helps students close learning and behavioral gaps, achieve academic success and reach graduation. Outside of school, she enjoys supporting her children’s activities, reading, gardening and traveling.
October 26, 2026
TENNESSEE (October 26) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 23.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.20/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.340 per gallon.
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie Elementary School is inviting students, families, and community members to celebrate the autumn season at its upcoming Fall Festival, scheduled for October 31.
October 26, 2026
Nashville - Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points in September, with Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties also recording decreases. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported the state’s September unemployment rate at 3.3%, below the national rate of 4.0%. Every county in Tennessee reported a decline in their unemployment rates from the previous month, according to September data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
October 23, 2026
In politics, there is the term “throwing the dead cat on the table.” Metaphorically speaking, if someone throws a dead cat onto a dining room table in the middle of a serious discussion, nobody keeps talking about the original issue. Instead, everyone screams, panics and focuses entirely on the dead cat.
October 23, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 8) — The Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club met on Thursday, October 8, with President Gail Eubanks calling the meeting to order.
October 22, 2026
McKENZIE — The Carroll County Historical Society, Inc. has been selected as a recipient of a $40,000 Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grant administered by the Tennessee State Museum. The funding will support significant facility upgrades, including the complete renovation of two street-level restrooms to improve handicap accessibility and the repair of deteriorating front entrance steps of the Gordon Browning Museum in downtown McKenzie.
October 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The Huntingdon Historical Society gathered at The Dixie Performing Arts Center on October 21 to explore the deep-rooted history and ongoing community impact of the Wright Charitable Trust.
October 20, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — Autumn festivities and Halloween celebrations are right around the corner across Carroll County. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has released a lineup of community fall events running throughout the end of October. Residents and visitors can gear up for local festivals, chili cook-offs, Boo Bashes, and trunk-or-treat gatherings hosted across various towns and venues throughout the county.
October 20, 2026
West Carroll Faculty — Mrs. Lindsey Lindsay; West Carroll Elementary School; Mrs. Lindsay is a dedicated educator with a lifelong love of learning and a strong belief that every student has the ability to grow and succeed. She works to create a classroom where students feel valued, safe, and confident as learners.
October 20, 2026
I normally try to keep a low profile when expressing my personal opinions. I believe there is a time to speak and a time to listen. But there comes a point when keeping your mouth shut is no longer an option.
October 20, 2026
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced October 19 the launch of the Transfer Ready Campus Designation, a statewide initiative recognizing public and private colleges and universities committed to helping transfer students succeed.
October 20, 2026
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant at 1944 Cedar Street in McKenzie serves authentic Mexican flavors in a small-town atmosphere. If you spend any amount of time in the eatery, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by the restaurant’s warm and friendly, but passionate, owner, Victor Vela.
October 20, 2026
McKENZIE (October 13) — For nearly six decades, the Carroll County Rescue Squad has public safety, evolving from a grassroots response to a tragic 1968 drowning into a sophisticated, professional organization. Now under the leadership of Captain Curt Taylor, who took the helm in 2018, the squad has grown from a seven-member team to a force of 38 volunteers, dedicated to serving the community through specialized training and deep compassion for service.
October 20, 2026
Here is the early voting turnout data for Carroll, Weakley, and Henry counties for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
October 20, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll officially dedicated its new administrative building this week, a milestone that bridges the institution’s 61-year history with a modern vision for regional workforce development.
