Carroll Arts Trivia Bowl A Success
January 21, 2025
McKENZIE (January 18) — Carroll Arts held its 14th annual Trivia Bowl on Saturday at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie.
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Overflow Church Honored for ‘Celebrate Recovery'
January 21, 2025
McKENZIE — Overflow Church was honored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and recognized as a Certified Recovery Congregation.
VFW Post 4939 Honors Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen Winners
January 21, 2025
McKENZIE (January 16) — Winners of VFW Post 4939’s annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen speech contests were honored at the post Thursday.
Stokes, Kelley Honored for Career Milestones
January 21, 2025
HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Following the Fillies’ victory over Camden Friday, two senior players were recognized for career milestones.
Congetta’s Chi-talian Brings Downtown McKenzie a Taste of the Windy City
January 21, 2025
A familiar name to those who frequent festivals and other outdoor events has taken root in downtown McKenzie.
Cedar Street Studio to Open in February
January 21, 2025
McKENZIE — Ashley Bell is opening Cedar Street Studio on February 1 in downtown McKenzie. The women’s boutique, located at 2375 Cedar, features clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Huntingdon’s Delaney Byars Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
January 21, 2025
HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School senior basketball standout Delaney Byars was recognized Monday night following the Fillies’ win for her recent milestone of 1,000 career points.
The Happy Book Stack Coming This Spring
January 21, 2025
Downtown McKenzie continues to see rejuvenation as another business prepares to open its doors this spring.
Carroll County Teachers Graduate WestTeach
January 14, 2025
MARTIN (January 9) — The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach program graduated its sixth class as 23 class members completed the program, including three from Carroll County.
Bookstore, Coffee Shop Coming Soon to Downtown McKenzie
January 14, 2025
McKENZIE — McKenzie will soon have a bookstore/coffee shop combination at 55 Broadway in downtown McKenzie.
Cora Comes in Like a Lion, Leaves Like a Lamb
January 14, 2025
McKENZIE (January 10) — Winter Storm Cora blew in Friday morning, locking down a great portion of the Southeastern United States.
Creasys Give Gift of Music to McKenzie Middle School
January 14, 2025
McKenzie Middle School music teacher Veda Haney expresses her appreciation to Mike and Kim Creasy for their generous donation of instruments to the MMS music class.
McKenzie’s Gaskins to be Named County Fire Chief
January 14, 2025
HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following Tuesday's interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.
Anna Anderson’s Homecoming Brings ‘Fresh Look’ to Smith & Smith Optometry
January 14, 2025
Over a decade ago, McKenzie middle schooler Anna Anderson made a bold declaration to Dr. Mark Smith during an eye exam: “I want to be an eye doctor, and I’m going to work with you one day.”
Area Residents to Participate in WestStar Leadership
January 14, 2025
MARTIN — WestStar, a leadership program for adults in West Tennessee, announced its list of class members for 2025.
Cuba Inspires U.S. Nonprofit Travelers
January 14, 2025
A local nonprofit committed to expanding opportunities for rural students to learn and serve in other countries recently returned from Cuba with considerably more support for their efforts. The transformative power of witnessing joy in hardship was at least one of the takeaways – along with some coffee, honey and perhaps a few cigars.
Elder Paul Blair is New Pastor at Union Church
January 14, 2025
Paul Blair of Cedar Grove is the new pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church, located six miles from McKenzie on Highway 140.
Clarksburg’s Segraves Nets 1,000 Career Points
January 13, 2025
CLARKSBURG (January 7) — Clarksburg Lady Rockets basketball standout Sam Segraves was recognized Tuesday for reaching 1,000 points in her high school career.
Rebel Tate Surber Signs with UT Martin Football
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — McKenzie High School senior and three-sport standout Tate Surber will play football for the University of Tennessee at Martin. The reigning Class 1A Mr. Football made his decision official Tuesday with a signing ceremony in the MHS Theater.
Willodean Long, Others Make Tissue Box Covers for Seniors
December 30, 2024
TREZEVANT — Willodean Long, 95, and Alesia Griffin, both of Trezevant, along with Cyndi Shafer of McKenzie worked to make tissue box covers for the residents of Lakeside Senior Living Community of McKenzie.
