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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TWRA Withdraws License Fee Increase
June 24, 2025
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee June 18 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC).
TDH Offers Immunizations for School, Seasonal Illnesses
June 24, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 12) — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding families across the state that now is the time to make immunizations a priority.
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.
USDA 2025 County Committee Elections
June 24, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will open nominations for county committee members on June 16, 2025, and encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to participate in the Carroll County Committee election nomination process.
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.
Free Performance of Peter Pan Jr. Set for Friday, July 11 at The Dixie
June 23, 2025
HUNTINGDON — Fly away to Neverland this summer! The Dixie Carter PAC invites the community to experience the magic of Peter Pan Jr. on Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Performed by local rising stars from Kindergarten through 8th grade, this enchanting musical will be held on the Hal Holbrook Stage at The Dixie. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served.
Gasoline Prices Increase During Week
June 23, 2025
TENNESSEE (JUNE 23, 2025) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in …
24 Seven Draws Big Nights on Broadway Crowd
June 20, 2025
McKENZIE (June 19) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with 24 Seven.
Local UT Martin Graduate Inducted into Order of the Engineer
June 19, 2025
MARTIN (May 3) — Nathan Robison of Bruceton (right), a 2025 bachelor’s degree recipient in engineering from the University of Tennessee at Martin, was inducted into the Order of the Engineer on May 3.
Bethel/Eastside FCE Met
June 19, 2025
There were 5 members present for the June 12 meeting which was called to order by our vice president, Pennye Mays, in the home of Pennye and Mary Mays. We read the Club Pledge in unison followed by the thought for the day, "The tans will fade but the memories will last forever."
