Senior Citizens Enjoy Weekly Motorcycle Trips
October 14, 2025
McKENZIE (October 10) — Who says senior citizens are sitting in the recliner? Members of the McKenzie Senior Center enjoy life both at the center and on the road.
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Claudia Cooper is Huntingdon High School Homecoming Queen
October 14, 2025
Huntingdon senior Claudia Cooper was named homecoming queen at halftime of the Huntingdon Mustangs game with Harpeth.
McKenzie Firefighters Assist Elementary Reading Program
October 14, 2025
McKENZIE (October 6) — McKenzie Elementary School hosts frequent reading nights at the MES Library. Librarian Jill Wilson opens the library during these reading nights.
McKenzie Head Start Hosts Camp Day
October 14, 2025
McKENZIE (October 10) — Northwest Tennessee Head Start hosted its very first Camp Day Friday, October 10. Children and parents alike spent the morning doing arts and crafts centered around camping traditions.
McKenzie Memorial Library October Events
October 14, 2025
The McKenzie Memorial Library hosts several aptly themed events during the month of October, offering special spooky programs for attendees of all ages.
McKenzie High School Exceeds Lifeline Blood Donation Goal
October 14, 2025
McKENZIE (October 7) — In the first of two visits from Lifeline Blood Services this school year, McKenzie High School students exceeded the school’s goal of donating 40 units of blood. By the end of the day, Lifeline received 49 units of blood.
Carroll County Chamber Banquet is October 27
October 14, 2025
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosts its forty-second annual Membership Banquet Monday, October 27, at the Carroll County Civic Center. The evening begins at 6:15 p.m. with a silent auction. The banquet follows at 6:30 p.m.
Todd, Cooper are Mr., Miss HHS
October 14, 2025
HUNTINGDON (October 10) — Blaine Todd and Claudia Cooper were selected as Mr. and Miss Huntingdon High School. That honor was announced during the annual HHS Homecoming Pep Rally on the steps of the Carroll County Courthouse on October 10.
Roditis Speaks About Service with Rotary
October 14, 2025
McKENZIE (October 7) — Members of the McKenzie Rotary Club recently heard fellow Rotarian Sandi Stafford Roditis discuss her service with the international service organization, represented by the local club.
Inglenook Book Club News
October 14, 2025
The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on October 8 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Retirement Community. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order, first thanking hostesses Victoria Ard and Carolyn Potts for serving delicious pumpkin-shaped cakes, along with assorted nuts, candy corn, and beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim, and Motto were recited by all.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
October 7, 2025
TENNESSEE (October 6) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Carroll County Fire Department Unveils Four New Trucks
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — The Carroll County Fire Department and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler welcomed the community to the Carroll County Civic Center to review the county’s first four of 12 new fire trucks on Tuesday.
McKenzie Class of 1975 Holds Reunion
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 20) — McKenzie High School Class of 1975 reunited to celebrate 50 years since graduation in 1975. The event coincided with the McKenzie Alumni Association’s annual reunion and the MHS Homecoming.
Twelfth Annual Walk to School Day was a Huge Success
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 1) — Elementary and middle school students, parents and teachers alike bounded down McKenzie’s Stonewall Street and Bell Avenue on Wednesday morning, participating in National Walk to School Day.
McKenzie Garden Club Celebrates 99th Anniversary
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 26) — McKenzie Garden Club is celebrating its 99th anniversary and took the opportunity to record the moment with a photograph of the members.
Unemployment Rates Stabilize in August
October 7, 2025
After a summer of increasing unemployment, the tri-counties experienced a respite in August.
Athletic Hall-of-Fame Induction is October 31
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University will honor three former athletic greats and a contributor with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday October 31.
Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 3) — McKenzie Elementary School recently announced the nominees for Fall Festival King and Queen from each classroom. The nominees will raise funds to benefit the school until the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, when the King and Queen will be announced.
Rotary Learns About Lifeline Blood Services
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 23) — Melinda Reid and Sherrona Taylor with Lifeline Blood Services were the featured program at the September 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Five Honored at Inaugural Recovery Court Graduation Dinner
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (October 2) — Friends, family and members of the 24th Judicial District Court gathered at the Colonial Tea Room in Huntingdon Thursday, October 2, to celebrate five recent graduates from the 24th Judicial District Recovery Court: Nicole Compton, Hannah Hollingsworth, Elijah Howard, Jefferson Mills and Herbert Strayhorn.
