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August 26, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Pharmacist and business owner Jay Phipps celebrated the grand opening of PhippsCARE, “the cure for the common clinic,” on Tuesday, August 19, with the help of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and local legislatives.
August 12, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 7) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center hosted its 16th annual Usher Appreciation Dinner and Awards Ceremony on August 7 in the Ballroom of the Center.
August 5, 2025
Carroll County’s fairest filled the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon on August 2 and 3 to compete for royalty titles in the fair’s annual pageants.
August 5, 2025
NASHVILLE (July 30) — The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, which includes two nominations for McKenzie’s Matthew Holt.
August 5, 2025
ORLANDO (June 22-26) — Two Huntingdon High School Beta Club members wowed audiences at the National Beta Convention to earn second place in Performing Arts: Solo/Duo/Trio Vocal Performance.
July 29, 2025
Two county students — Paige Costello and Allie Paschall— recently graduated from Tennessee Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Both students made lasting impressions through their achievements in the field of agriculture.
July 29, 2025
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (July 21) — Dresser Winn, a football standout and 2017 graduate of Dresden High School, signed with the Los Angeles Rams Monday.
July 29, 2025
JACKSON (July 26) — Gracelyn Eaves, a graduate of Bethel University, earned the title of First Runner-Up in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant held in Jackson on July 26.
July 29, 2025
KERRVILLE, Texas — John Fordon, Huntingdon’s fire chief, has dedicated most of his professional life to helping those in need. When disastrous floods hit Kerr County on July 4, Chief Fordon was ready to get to work.
July 29, 2025
At 5:45 a.m., before the sun has a chance to rise, the Refinery gym parking lot is full. On weekday mornings, the McKenzie gym becomes the most popular establishment in town.
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE (July 21) — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, was honored by the staff of the Bank of Gleason-McKenzie branch on Monday, July 21 on his 100th birthday.
July 22, 2025
Markee Tate, a Huntingdon High School and Middle Tennessee State University alum, received a spotlight from the Cascade Business Merchant Association (CascadeBMA) for Men’s Focus Month for his leadership, dedication and business achievements.
July 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 16) — Guest speaker Jack Holland shared stories from McKenzie’s history, from the city’s creation to moments from more recent memory, at the Huntingdon Historical Society (HSS) meeting on Wednesday.
July 22, 2025
After spending five years on the Tennessee Volunteers baseball roster, Huntingdon native Hunter Ensley has found a new home field — in Kansas City.
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE (July 15) — McKenzie Middle School announced the retirement of Principal Dorethea Royle Tuesday. The same day, Assistant Principal Josh Kee was named the new principal.
July 18, 2025
McKENZIE (July 17) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with Crooked Creek. The local band entertained the crowd with an eclectic set, inspiring some to turn Banner Row into a dance floor.
July 15, 2025
Several McKenzie High School students recently returned from the National Beta Conference in Orlando, with one ranking nationally in an art competition.
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 10-12) — Over three days, residents of Weakley and Carroll County saw over a hundred ultramarathon runners pass through in the early stages of an epic journey spanning the state.
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 21, 2025. He is one of the few World War II veterans remaining in Carroll County. His military service was in post-conflict (Yokahoma), Japan.
July 10, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 10) — Carroll County Library summer readers learned about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention on Thursday.
