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McKenzie Educator Karlene Ellis Earns Ph.D.
January 5, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (December 15) — McKenzie educator and coach Karlene Ellis was recently awarded a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with an emphasis on educational leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. Dr. Ellis teaches Special Education at McKenzie Middle School and coaches boys' and girls' soccer at McKenzie High School.
Local Health Departments Join Tennessee Quit Week to Promote Smoking Cessation as a Healthy Start to 2026
January 2, 2026
Huntingdon, TN — Tennessee Quit Week is Jan. 5 to Jan. 9, 2026, and the Carroll County Health Department is encouraging smokers to take a life-changing step for their health, their families, and …
Huntingdon Stockyard Under New Ownership
December 30, 2025
A staple in the agricultural community of Huntingdon and surrounding areas, the Southwestern Stockyard is welcoming new faces and receiving a new name.
The Dixie Kicks Off New Year with Great Shows
December 30, 2025
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center welcomes the new year with a standout January lineup featuring celebrated music and comedy talent. Tickets for all performances are on sale now.
80 Years Ago This Week…
December 30, 2025
The 1945-46 McKenzie High Blue Cyclones won three games and lost one on a 1945 Christmas road trip through southern Georgia to play some of that state’s top girls basketball teams.
Try These New Year’s Superstitions
December 30, 2025
On New Year’s Day, it’s safe to follow one general rule of thumb: anything you do for the next 24 hours sets a precedent for the coming year.
Barnhart Earns Medals at Bodybuilding Contest
December 30, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (November 8) — Chad Barnhart, a Huntingdon councilman and rescue squad member, earned a pair of medals at the recent NPC Night of Champions at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Leadership Tennessee Names Kasey Muench to NEXT Program
December 30, 2025
NASHVILLE (December 18) — Leadership Tennessee, a group committed to fostering non-partisan conversations on key state matters, has named Henry County resident Kasey Muench to the Leadership Tennessee NEXT program for the program’s twelfth class.
Reynolds Sisters Bring Championship Culture to Bethel Lady Wildcats
December 30, 2025
Kylie and Mikaela Reynolds are McKenzie High School alumni and basketball standouts who helped lead the Lady Rebels to back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023.
Gas Prices Decline During Week
December 30, 2025
TENNESSEE (December 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.38/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Reflects on 2025 Activities
December 30, 2025
As we reflect on 2025, the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce is proud of the work accomplished alongside our members, partners, volunteers, and community leaders.
Hannah Fowler Receives Ag Scholarship
December 30, 2025
MARTIN, Tenn. — Hannah Fowler, a University of Tennessee at Martin sophomore agribusiness major from Atwood, is one of seven students nationwide to receive the 2025 Southern Agriculture Industry Advancement Scholarship from AMVAC, an American Vanguard company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for agricultural use.
Students Return to School January 6
December 30, 2025
Local students are set to return from their short-lived winter break Tuesday, January 6, entering the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.
West Carroll Elementary Presents ‘All-American Christmas’ Show
December 23, 2025
West Carroll Elementary School (WCES) wrapped up the holiday season with a fifth grade Christmas musical.
Huntingdon Announces Inaugural Small Business Association Meeting
December 23, 2025
The Town of Huntingdon is calling upon all business owners and “dreamers” to attend the Small Business Association’s inaugural meeting Thursday, January 8, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Huntingdon’s Court Theatre.
Memphis Theological Seminary to Close
December 23, 2025
MEMPHIS (December 16) — Memphis Theological Seminary informed students that it plans to close following the Spring 2026 semester, according to an internal notice circulated by email.
McKenzie Middle School Christmas Program Displays Student Talent
December 23, 2025
McKENZIE (December 16) — McKenzie Middle School’s annual Christmas Program was stacked with musical performances and student-led sketches Tuesday morning.
Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week
December 23, 2025
TENNESSEE (December 22) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.42/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in …
TCAT Henry/Carroll Holds First-Ever Combined Winter Commencement
December 23, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 17) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll marked a milestone by holding its first-ever combined graduation ceremony, bringing together winter graduates from both the McKenzie and Paris campuses.
