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Keelan Sneed Receives Tennessee Grocers Scholarship

August 4, 2026

McKENZIE — The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation recently awarded Keelan Sneed of McKenzie with a Smith & Woods Management Scholarship in the amount of $1,300.

Xavier Jimenez Awarded $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

July 29, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. (July 28) — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently awarded Xavier Jimenez of McKenzie with a fellowship worth $8,500. Jimenez is one of 40 individuals nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship.

Blackburn to be Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame

July 24, 2026

Greg Blackburn of McKenzie will soon join a fourth Hall of Fame for his career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team.

Ryan White Selected for Local Government Leadership Program

July 21, 2026

McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.

Carroll County Teens Place in Miss Tennessee Pageants

July 21, 2026

JACKSON (July 19) — Four young women represented Carroll County on the big stage last week, competing in the Miss Iris Tennessee Teen and the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageants at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Two went home this weekend as fourth runners-up to the new…

Bubba's Hot Dogs Brings a Chicago Original to West Tennessee

July 20, 2026

A Yuma couple originally from Chicago has brought a taste of Windy City culture to West Tennessee with their food truck, Bubba's Hot Dogs.

Wilson Receives UT Martin Business Award

July 15, 2026

MARTIN, Tenn. — Gleason native Sophie Wilson recently received the Horace and Sara Dunagan Chair of Excellence Rising Leader Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin's College of Business and Global Affairs, now called the College of Business. She also received UT…

Brody Berryhill Awarded Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE (July 9) — McKenzie High School graduate Brody Berryhill has been awarded a scholarship from the Volunteer Auxiliary at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.

Habitat for Humanity Dedication is July 19

July 8, 2026

McKENZIE — Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County recently announced the completion and upcoming dedication ceremony for the nonprofit's 24th home. JayAnn Johnson will receive the keys to her new home at 817 Walnut Avenue West in McKenzie on Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.

Patrick Willis Inducted into NFHS National High School Hall of Fame

July 7, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (June 29) — Before ever playing an organized sport, Patrick Willis recalls seeing highlight tapes – yes, the old VHS variety in his elementary classroom – of former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School players who starred for the Tigers before him.

Local Residents Receive Degrees from UT Martin

July 7, 2026

MARTIN — Several Carroll County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement ceremonies held May 2, 2026, on the UT Martin campus.

Tennessee 4-H Teen Leaders Show the Best of Youth Leadership

July 7, 2026

When many people think of 4-H, they may picture raising chickens, poster contests and public speaking.

Jackson Native Catches Bouquet at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding

July 7, 2026

NEW YORK (July 3) — New York City streets around Madison Square Garden were bathed in an enchanting pink glow on Friday as talk of nuptials and a star-studded 1000+ guest list filled the news outlets. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied the knot at approximately 5 p.m., and one lucky Jackson, Tenn. native caught the bouquet.

Mike Cary Awarded C. P. Boyd Leadership Award

July 7, 2026

Esteemed Huntingdon Football Coaches to Speak with Historical Society

July 7, 2026

HUNTINGDON (July 6) — Huntingdon coaches Jimmy Pritchard and Eric Swenson are this month's featured speakers with the Huntingdon Historical Society.

Esch Home Wins Gleason ‘Yard of the Month’

July 7, 2026

The City of Gleason awarded the coveted “Yard of the Month” title to Shey and Janet Esch in July.

UT Martin Names Local Students to Spring Chancellor's Honor Roll

June 30, 2026

MARTIN (June 24) — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.