Wayford Washburn, Sr. Honored by Bank of Gleason on 100th Birthday
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.
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Ensley Signs to Kansas City Royals as Free Agent
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.
Nights on Broadway Presents Crooked Creek
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.
Students Represent McKenzie Beta at National Convention
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.
Washburn to Celebrate 100th Birthday
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.
Last Annual Vol State Road Race Passes Through Weakley, Carroll County
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.
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Learn About Wildfire Prevention, Smokey Bear
July 10, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 10) — Carroll County Library summer readers learned about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention on Thursday.
Sue Bush to Celebrate 90th Birthday
July 8, 2025
The family of Mrs. Sue Bush is hosting her 90th Birthday Party on July 19 at the McLemoresville Activities Center between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m.
McKenzie High Decades Reunion Taking Shape
July 2, 2025
Planning continues for the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion that is less than three months away. It will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2025 in conjunction with the MHS football homecoming.
Carroll County Celebrates Renovated Health Department
July 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 30) — The Carroll County Health Department, located at 633 High Street, celebrated a $795,000 renovation on Monday, June 30.
Beta Sigma Phi Marks 40 Years of Community Service
July 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Beta Sigma Phi is a ladies' international service organization. The McKenzie chapter was organized May 28, 1985.
Two Local Professionals Graduate From WestStar
July 1, 2025
Madison Endres and Rakaya Humphreys recently graduated from WestStar Leadership.
Charles Kemp Honored by Shiloh Cemetery Board
June 26, 2025
Charles Kemp was recently honored for his 34 years of outstanding service as secretary and treasurer of the Shiloh Cemetery Board in McKenzie. Being such a valued board member, all were appreciative of his willingness to continue to remain on the board.
Norandal Employees Reunite
June 24, 2025
Norandal’s 25th Annual Retiree Luncheon was held June 21, 2025, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon with 30 retirees in attendance, several with their spouses.
Eubanks, Byars Named TSWA All-State Baseball
June 24, 2025
NASHVILLE (June 23) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its All-State Baseball teams Monday. Two Huntingdon players were named to the Class 2A team.
Local Talent on Display at ‘An Evening with Carroll Arts’
June 24, 2025
McKENZIE (June 21) — Carroll Arts, Inc., hosted its annual showcase, “An Evening with Carroll Arts”, Saturday night at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The event featured visual art and musical performances by talented Carroll County residents and natives.
Weststar Leadership Graduates 2025 Class
June 24, 2025
MARTIN (June 17) — The thirty-fifth graduating class of WestStar was honored during their official graduation ceremony in Jackson.
Bethel/Eastside FCE Met
June 19, 2025
There were 5 members present for the June 12 meeting which was called to order by our vice president, Pennye Mays, in the home of Pennye and Mary Mays. We read the Club Pledge in unison followed by the thought for the day, "The tans will fade but the memories will last forever."
Two from Huntingdon Earn UTM Media Honors
June 17, 2025
MARTIN (April 1) — The University of Tennessee at Martin recently held its annual Mass Media and Strategic Communication Awards Ceremony in the Russell Duncan Ballroom of the Boling University Center. Two students from Huntingdon were honored at the event.
Glass is APSU Assistant Golf Coach
June 17, 2025
CLARKSVILLE (May 29) — After four years competing as a student-athlete on the Austin Peay State University women’s golf team, Maggie Glass has been named the Governors’ assistant women’s golf coach, head coach Jessica Combs announced Thursday.
