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September 8, 2026
McKENZIE — Matt Aird was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest recognition bestowed by a Rotarian. The recognition was given in Aird’s honor by his wife, Misty Aird, who also had the honor of pinning her husband during the presentation. Club vice president and Foundation Chairman Jason R. Martin presented Aird with the Paul Harris Fellow certificate.
September 8, 2026
McKENZIE (September 3) — The Nights on Broadway concert series relocated inside the historic Park Theatre to beat the heat on Thursday. Wallace and Company delighted the crowd with a mix of classic rock and country music on the McKenzie Banking Company stage. Audience members…
September 8, 2026
UNION CITY (September 5) — First responders and community members gathered at Discovery Park of America Saturday morning for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, commemorating the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
September 8, 2026
PARIS — Bath & Body Works will open its new Paris location Saturday, September 12, at the Paris Crossing retail center. Crews are completing work inside the store while newly hired employees prepare for the opening. The store is located at 1929 Mineral Wells Avenue near the intersection of Mineral Wells Avenue and the Highway 218 Bypass.
September 8, 2026
PARIS (September 5) — Hot air balloons returned to the Paris skyline on Saturday as hundreds of visitors gathered at Eiffel Tower Park for Glow Over Paris. The festival marked the return of a local tradition after an absence of approximately three decades. Parking areas surrounding the park filled as visitors arrived from across the region and neighboring states. Vehicles were directed to additional parking at Memorial Park Cemetery, Eiffel Tower Park Extended and the Paris Civic Center, while others parked at nearby businesses and along Jim Adams Drive.
September 8, 2026
The 26th annual Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club Arts and Crafts Festival at Paris Landing State Park features over 115 local and regional crafters displaying and selling their handmade and hand-crafted items. The setting at Paris Landing State Park provides visitors with great views while shopping. There will also be food and beverage vendors, as well as a petting zoo. Admission and parking are free.
September 8, 2026
Jessica Burns assists in the promotion ceremony of her husband, Garrett Burns.
September 8, 2026
Residents and supporters of Terry Community Park are coming together to solve a critical issue that has left local recreation grounds without running water. After the park’s primary water source was cut off, organizers launched a fundraising campaign aimed at funding the installation of a new well on the premises.
September 7, 2026
GLEASON — Gleason Gazelle's 52nd annual Tater Town Special concluded over the weekend following a week full of events during a very hot weather week.
September 7, 2026
McKENZIE (September 1) — Keeping non-violent, drug-dependent offenders out of state prison and holding them accountable in their own communities is saving taxpayer dollars while rebuilding local families, Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry told the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday.
September 6, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — The Webb School Alumni Association hosted its annual homecoming and General Assembly over Labor Day weekend, a celebration of the historic institution that served African American students throughout Carroll County for decades.
September 3, 2026
PARIS —Heart problems can make everything else stop.
September 2, 2026
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Tennessee.
September 2, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — McKenzie-Carroll County United Neighbors and WRAP are among 48 nonprofit agencies receiving funding through United Way of West Tennessee’s Community Impact Grant program for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
September 1, 2026
McKENZIE (August 30) — McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church welcomed Bethel University’s Renaissance Choir to lead the worship service on Sunday morning, August 30. The vocalists and instrumentalist provided uplifting gospel music in praise to Jesus.
September 1, 2026
McKENZIE — Kimberly McLemore, Executive Director of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center, addressed members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, August 26, on the campus of Bethel University. McLemore, who also serves as the General Manager of the Nashville Symphony and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, shared her vision for the upcoming 2026–2027 season and emphasized the venue’s role as a community hub.
September 1, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services has released its September blood drive calendar, reminding donors of its ongoing Eighth-Annual Car Giveaway. Individuals 18 years and older who donate between May 26 and September 6 have a chance to win a 2024 Ford Maverick XLT in “Oxford White,” sponsored by Joe Mahan Ford.
September 1, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Lynn Compton spoke to the Huntingdon Historical Society Wednesday about the history of electricity in Carroll County. Compton served as the second general manager of the Carroll County Electric Department, following in the footsteps of mentor Charlie Francisco. He joined the electric department at 19 and “climbed poles” for 13 years before moving up in rank. He served as the general manager for 26 years before retiring.
September 1, 2026
Glow Over Paris is Saturday, September 5 in the Eiffel Tower Park, 5 to 10 p.m. Watch hot air balloons and take a short ride.
August 31, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across…
