Tas Gardner Elected President of Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference
July 8, 2025
Robert Taswell “Tas” Gardner was elected by his fellow public defenders to serve as president of the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference.
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Tuition Increases Three Percent at UT Martin
July 8, 2025
MARTIN — A 3% in-state tuition increase for University of Tennessee at Martin students was approved July 1 for the 2025-26 academic year by the UT Board of Trustees during the final day of the board’s annual meeting in Chattanooga.
Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week
July 8, 2025
TENNESSEE (June 30) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Phipps Pharmacy Marks 25 Years of Innovative Service
July 7, 2025
McKENZIE (July 7) — Phipps Pharmacy recently marked 25 years of service and will soon celebrate a new beginning for the growing company with the opening of a new storefront.
McKenzie High Decades Reunion Taking Shape
July 2, 2025
Planning continues for the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion that is less than three months away. It will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2025 in conjunction with the MHS football homecoming.
July Lifeline Blood Drives
July 2, 2025
Lifeline Blood Services hosts the following donation drives in the area during July...
Creativity Camp: Wonderland Of Creativity is Next Week
July 1, 2025
Calling all parents and grandparents! Are you looking for an exciting adventure for your elementary or middle schooler to do during these last few days of summer break? Carroll Arts, Inc. presents Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity. It is a week-long deep dive into the arts with a twist this year, it is Wonderland-themed. From Pre-K to eighth grade, all are welcome to attend.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Eubanks’ Family Home
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE (June 29) — The Eubanks family in McKenzie and the Habitat for Humanity leadership celebrated the completion of the 23rd house built by Habitat in the county.
Unemployment Percentage Up Slightly in Tri-Counties
July 1, 2025
NASHVILLE (May 2025) — Still in decades low unemployment percentages, the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley sustained a slight uptick in the percentage of unemployment for the month of May 2025.
Two Local Professionals Graduate From WestStar
July 1, 2025
Madison Endres and Rakaya Humphreys recently graduated from WestStar Leadership.
Lakeside Senior Living News
July 1, 2025
June was a busy month for both our seniors and the June bugs! We celebrated some well-known observances, as well as a few you may not be familiar with.
Beta Sigma Phi Marks 40 Years of Community Service
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Beta Sigma Phi is a ladies' international service organization. The McKenzie chapter was organized May 28, 1985.
McKenzie Seniors Host Bikini Car Wash
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE (June 28) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Center turned some heads on Saturday when they hosted a bikini car wash at the Center on South Main Street. For fun, the group had t-shirts imprinted with bikinis as they washed cars for a price of $5 each.
The University of Mississippi Announces Students Named to Spring Honor Roll Lists
July 1, 2025
Marley Trosper, of Paris, Tenn., majoring in English Education, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Mississippi State University announces spring 2025 Deans’ List
June 27, 2025
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (06/26/2025)-- Students named to the Deans’ List at Mississippi State must have achieved a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing …
Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at 5 Star Detailing
June 26, 2025
McKENZIE (June 26) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Thursday at 5 Star Detailing, a new business located at 15830 Highland Drive, next to Regions Bank.
Freed-Hardeman University Announces President's, Dean's Lists for Spring 2025
June 26, 2025
HENDERSON (June 25) -- Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Spring 2025 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean's List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester.
Charles Kemp Honored by Shiloh Cemetery Board
June 26, 2025
Charles Kemp was recently honored for his 34 years of outstanding service as secretary and treasurer of the Shiloh Cemetery Board in McKenzie. Being such a valued board member, all were appreciative of his willingness to continue to remain on the board.
McKenzie Rotary Pays Homage to Ed Perkins
June 24, 2025
McKENZIE (June 17) — McKenzie Rotary along with the City of McKenzie paid homage to Reverend Dr. Ed Perkins. For 65 years, Perkins has been a member of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Weststar Leadership Graduates 2025 Class
June 24, 2025
MARTIN (June 17) — The thirty-fifth graduating class of WestStar was honored during their official graduation ceremony in Jackson.
