West Carroll Honors Senior Athletes, Teachers During Special Night
October 1, 2026
West Carroll Senior Fall Athletes: Mackenzie Finley, Elizabeth Wascher, Brody Baker, Isaiah Snyder, Jonah Mims, Taylor Robinson
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Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member
September 29, 2026
President Gail Eubanks called the Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club to order for its monthly meeting. Members opened the session by reciting the club collect in unison before Eubanks delivered the devotion, drawing inspiration from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”
McKenzie Schools to Host ‘Walk To School Day’
September 29, 2026
Local students, families, and educators are gearing up to step outside, lace up their sneakers, and embrace a healthier commute as the community prepares for Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7.
Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class
September 29, 2026
TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.
Unemployment Rises Slightly in August
September 29, 2026
NASHVILLE —- Tennessee's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. Henry County held steady while Carroll County and Weakley county decreased during the month.
Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
September 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
McKenzie Garden Club Holds September Meeting
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — Members of the McKenzie Garden Club gathered for their monthly meeting on Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. President Brenda Smith called the meeting to order, following an inspirational devotional and prayer delivered by Glynda Rich. Attendees enjoyed light refreshments provided by hostesses Marsha French and Linda Howton. Roll call was answered by 15 members.
Park Theatre Increases Price
September 28, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — For the first time in a decade, moviegoers visiting the historic Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie will see a slight change in admission and concession pricing, effective Oct. 1.
West Carroll Fifth Graders Test What Happens to Matter in a Chemical Reaction
September 28, 2026
ATWOOD — Fifth-grade students in Emily J. Bloodworth’s class at West Carroll Elementary School investigated whether matter disappears when baking soda and vinegar react.
Lindsey Sanders Receives Degree from the University of Mississippi
September 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY, Miss. (September 25) — Lindsey Sanders, of Huntingdon, Tenn., was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026. Sanders, who majored in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the daughter of John and Kim Sanders of Huntingdon.
Alumni Honorees in MHS Homecoming Parade
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) featured several alumni as part of the McKenzie High Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25. Honorees included:
Editor's Sidelines: Who Said You Can Never Go Home Again
September 28, 2026
Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can never go home again.” That wasn’t true Friday afternoon. With the diligent work of the McKenzie High Alumni Association, homecoming has become a big deal. I roamed around the reunion area Friday evening before the game, and something rose in me. It was a sense of comfort. Like I was among friends.
Huntingdon to Host Marching Band Invitational on October 3
September 28, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Paul Ward Stadium will transform into a hub of music, pageantry, and high-energy competition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as high school band programs from across the region gather for the 2026 Huntingdon Marching Invitational.
Gasoline Prices Drop, Remain The Highest in Five Years
September 28, 2026
TENNESSEE (September 28) — Gasoline prices are the highest in the last five years. Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee…
Lexington High School Students Bring History to Life at Parkers Crossroads
September 27, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — Local history takes center stage next month as the Lexington High School BETA Club partners with the Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Association to host a special “Walk Back in Time” Lantern Walk on Saturday, October 3.
McKenzie Soccer Coach Among Honorees at Bethel Hall of Fame
September 25, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel University will honor four former athletic standouts and one
Bethel Prepares for Homecoming 2026
September 24, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University is set to welcome students, alumni, faculty, and staff to campus for Homecoming 2026, an action-packed three-day celebration taking place from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17. Featuring time-honored traditions, spirited athletic contests, alumni reunions, and community festivities, this year’s event promises something for every member of the Wildcat family.
Super Drugs: Generations of Service in the Heart of McKenzie
September 24, 2026
McKENZIE — In an era when locally owned pharmacies have increasingly given way to national chains and online services, Super Drugs continues doing business much the way generations of McKenzie residents have known it — one customer at a time.
Weakley County Courthouse Considered For National Register of Historic Places
September 22, 2026
DRESDEN — The landmark Weakley County Courthouse, a cornerstone of downtown Dresden for more than seven decades, has officially been considered to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Teresa Hall Retires After 37 Years of Caring for McKenzie Middle School
September 22, 2026
McKENZIE (September 2) — For 37 years, Teresa Hall helped take care of McKenzie Middle School. But somewhere along the way, taking care of the school became much more than maintaining a building.
