Henry County Hospital’s Be The Good
January 27, 2026
When Denise lost her husband, Tony, to leukemia at only 39, her world shifted forever.
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McKenzie, Bethel Alumna to Represent Tennessee in Mrs. International Pageant
January 22, 2026
A Greenfield resident and alumna of McKenzie High School and Bethel University will represent Tennessee in the 2026 Mrs. International Pageant this summer.
West Carroll Spotlights Students of the Week
January 20, 2026
WEST CARROLL (January 15) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its first round of students of the week in 2026, spotlighting students from primary, elementary and junior/senior high school.
Col. James Harding Recognized for Heroism, Service During Capitol Talk
January 20, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 16) — Colonel James Harding was the object of everyone’s attention early Friday morning at the start of Tennessee Representative Brock Martin’s Capitol Talk with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
West Carroll Educators Graduate from WestTeach
January 20, 2026
MARTIN (January 7) — Two educators from the West Carroll Special School District graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 2025 WestTeach Leadership Program on December 16.
Barreto de Vicente Named Huntingdon Homecoming Queen
January 20, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 16) — Foreign exchange student Maria Barreto de Vicente was named Huntingdon High School Homecoming Queen in a ceremony at the half of the Huntingdon and Camden boys’ basketball game.
Rep. Tandy Darby Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
January 20, 2026
NASHVILLE (January 5) — State Representative Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, received the Guardian of Small Business Award for his continued leadership on policies that support small businesses and local employers across District 76 and throughout Tennessee.
Three Weakley Countians Cheer for Bethel
January 20, 2026
Weakley County is well-represented on the Bethel University cheerleading squad, with 15 percent of the 20-person squad calling the county home.
Hastings is McKenzie Homecoming Queen
January 20, 2026
McKENZIE (January 16) — McKenzie High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday night. Prior to games against Houston County, the Homecoming court was presented and junior Ava Hastings was crowned queen.
Inglenook Book Club News
January 16, 2026
Inglenook Book Club held its first monthly meeting of 2026 on January 14 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside in McKenzie.
Gov. Lee Proclaims “Dolly Parton Day” in Tennessee
January 16, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, in recognition of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation officially designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor the life, legacy, and extraordinary contributions of Tennessee’s favorite daughter.
Carroll County Chamber to Recognize Colonel Harding
January 13, 2026
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will recognize Colonel James Harding Friday, January 16, at 8 a.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center for receiving the Distinguished Career and Leadership Award. The recognition will be held at the beginning of the Chamber’s Capitol Talk with Tennessee Representative Brock Martin.
McKenzie Homecoming is Friday
January 13, 2026
McKenzie Homecoming candidates include: Molly French, senior, daughter of Christine French and Misty Gibson;
Kim Smith Named CASA Program Director
January 13, 2026
Lifelong educator Kim Smith received a new title January 1, rising from her retirement from the McKenzie Special School District to become Carroll County’s program director for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) of Henderson and Carroll counties.
Bilger Receives Master’s Degree from UT Martin
January 13, 2026
MARTIN (January 5) — Hannah Bilger completed her time in graduate studies at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
ZAPO Brings Formal Fashions to McKenzie
January 13, 2026
The story starts in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. Jackelyne Padilla, just a little girl, walks through her dad’s hometown in awe at the fashions on display in the town’s shops. Every year, her family would visit the town. Every year, Padilla would say she wanted a similar store of her own.
Huntingdon Middle School Dedicates 'Bill Ezell-David Hale Gymnasium' to Legendary Coaches
January 12, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 10) — A large crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at Huntingdon Middle School for a dedication ceremony naming the gymnasium for legendary coaches Bill Ezell and David Hale.
A New Chapter for Block City McKenzie
January 6, 2026
January 1 brought in a new year, new resolutions and the start of a new chapter for Block City Pizza in McKenzie. Longtime owner Matt Lane announced his departure from his family’s pizza chain on December 20, following over twelve years of owning and operating the McKenzie branch. December 31 was his final day as owner.
McKenzie Educator Karlene Ellis Earns Ph.D.
January 5, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (December 15) — McKenzie educator and coach Karlene Ellis was recently awarded a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with an emphasis on educational leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. Dr. Ellis teaches Special Education at McKenzie Middle School and coaches boys' and girls' soccer at McKenzie High School.
Hannah Fowler Receives Ag Scholarship
December 30, 2025
MARTIN, Tenn. — Hannah Fowler, a University of Tennessee at Martin sophomore agribusiness major from Atwood, is one of seven students nationwide to receive the 2025 Southern Agriculture Industry Advancement Scholarship from AMVAC, an American Vanguard company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for agricultural use.
