Back-to-School Drive Gives Students Fresh Start
July 29, 2025
McKENZIE (July 26) — Webb School alumni and volunteers from McKenzie’s First Baptist Church joined forces to host a back-to-school drive at McKenzie’s historic Webb School.
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Wingo Missionary Baptist Church Aids College-Bound Graduates
July 29, 2025
WINGO (June 22) — Wingo Missionary Baptist Church congregation parents and grandparents honored seven recent high school graduates with lunch, scholarships and care packages for their college dorms.
Booker is New West Carroll Junior Senior High Assistant Principal
July 28, 2025
ATWOOD — West Carroll Junior Senior High School recently announced Leslie Booker as the new assistant principal.
Smokey Bear Visits Carroll County Library
July 24, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 24) — Smokey Bear visited the Carroll County Library Thursday, along with Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Aide Hunter Todd, to teach kids the importance of fire safety and wildfire prevention.
Holland Shares with Historical Society
July 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 16) — Guest speaker Jack Holland shared stories from McKenzie’s history, from the city’s creation to moments from more recent memory, at the Huntingdon Historical Society (HSS) meeting on Wednesday.
Tate Recognized During Men’s Focus Month
July 22, 2025
Markee Tate, a Huntingdon High School and Middle Tennessee State University alum, received a spotlight from the Cascade Business Merchant Association (CascadeBMA) for Men’s Focus Month for his leadership, dedication and business achievements.
MMS Principal Royle Retires, Passes Torch to Kee
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE (July 15) — McKenzie Middle School announced the retirement of Principal Dorethea Royle Tuesday. The same day, Assistant Principal Josh Kee was named the new principal.
Roadside Signage Marks Sgt. Lee Russell Airport
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE — New signage along State Route 22, McKenzie marks the location of the newly renamed Sgt. Lee Russell/Carroll County Airport
Postal Rates Increased on July 13
July 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service implemented mailing services price changes on July 13.
West Carroll Continues Free/Reduced Meals
July 22, 2025
The West Carroll Special School District announced its plans to continue serving free and reduced-price meals to children during the 2025-26 school year.
Bethel/Eastside FCE
July 22, 2025
Eight members of the Bethel/Eastside FCE gathered at the home of Mary and Pennye Mays on July 10.
Wayford Washburn, Sr. Honored by Bank of Gleason on 100th Birthday
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE (July 21) — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, was honored by the staff of the Bank of Gleason-McKenzie branch on Monday, July 21 on his 100th birthday.
Fannie Baxter Moore Fund Donates To Back-To-School Program
July 21, 2025
McKENZIE (July 15) — Webb School's Back-to-School program received a $500 boost from the Fannie Baxter Moore Fund, a fund managed by a committee of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Enjoy Fun-Filled Finale
July 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 17) — The Carroll County Library hosted its Summer Reading Finale Thursday, with a variety of activities throughout the library for more than 40 kids in attendance.
Harlon Raymond Featherstone
July 18, 2025
McKENZIE - Harlon Raymond Featherstone, 81, of McKenzie, died Friday, July 17, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. There will be a graveside service for Mr. …
Nights on Broadway Presents Crooked Creek
July 18, 2025
McKENZIE (July 17) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with Crooked Creek. The local band entertained the crowd with an eclectic set, inspiring some to turn Banner Row into a dance floor.
Bethel University Begins Fall Semester in August
July 15, 2025
Bethel students return to campus this August to begin the 2025 fall semester.
New Rotary Year Starts by Honoring Female Members
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 8) — McKenzie Rotary Club started its new year by honoring the ladies in attendance, whether a member or visitor.
Local Schools Start in August
July 15, 2025
Local students are set to return from their short-lived summer break in early August, entering the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.
Young Stars Shine in ‘Peter Pan Jr.’
July 15, 2025
Talented young actors took the stage at Huntingdon’s Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 11, to perform “Peter Pan Jr.” This play was the ultimate showcase of the actors’ hard work during the Dixie’s 2025 Theatre Summer Camp.
