Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 13) — The Carroll County Civic Center was the place for senior citizens on Thursday during the annual Senior Citizen Day.
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Carroll County Fair Hosts Annual Dog Show
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 15) — The annual Carroll County Fair Dog Show was Saturday morning in the civic center. There were 13 dogs competing in 15 categories.
Tennessee Trees Inspire Mona Batchelor’s Debut Children’s Novel
August 17, 2026
In Mona Martin Batchelor's debut children's novel, "Nora T and the Champion Tree," the retired McKenzie High School librarian uses the Tennessee Champion Tree Program to teach young readers about environmental stewardship, family traditions and the power one person has to make a…
Huntingdon Native Helps Navy’s Submarine Force Stay Mission-Ready
August 13, 2026
SILVERDALE, Wash. - Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Colvett, a native of Huntingdon, Tenn., serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., the homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines.
Dr. Jay Phipps Named Tennessee Pharmacist of the Year
August 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (July 10) — Dr. Jay Phipps is the 2026 Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) recently announced. The Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year Award is one of TPA’s highest honors recognizing a pharmacist who has distinguished the…
Blackburn Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame
August 7, 2026
LEBANON (August 1) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was inducted Saturday into the USA Softball/Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Tennessee Hall of Fame for his 35-year career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team, which yielded ten world tournament wins…
Chris Bradshaw Named Operations Supervisor of Baptist Ambulance Carroll County
August 5, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 5) — Chris Bradshaw is Baptist Ambulance's new Carroll County operations supervisor, the ambulance provider announced on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
