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December 17, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie’s Tate Surber was honored as Mr. Football for TSSAA Class 1A schools in Tennessee. He was honored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, December 10 during a luncheon in which the honorees, parents, coaches, and members of the media attended.
December 17, 2024
The Gleason Yard of the Month for December goes to Johney and Heather Clement at 204 West Orchard street.
December 17, 2024
William “Junior” Milam became the newest member of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 3) — A new roof for McKenzie High School was approved by the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on December 3.
December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 4) — A large contingent of family, teammates, coaches, classmates and supporters gathered in the Huntingdon High School library to see two-sport standout Gray Eubanks sign with Southern Miss Baseball.
December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 6) — Leighann Horne, Supervisor of Education for McKenzie Special School District, was honored as the West Grand Division Supervisor of the Year for the year 2024-25 school year.
December 10, 2024
ATWOOD (December 5) — During Thursday night’s meeting, the West Carroll Board of Education approved the retirement of Supervisor of Instruction Regina Alred.
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE (December 7) — McKenzie is a long way from the sandy beaches of Orange Beach where Dr. Ryan Forbess, his wife, Toni, and three children, Scarlett, Knox, and Reed reside. However, the family traded the warm climate for some Tennessee weather and a chance to lead the annual Christmas parade in the city where Dr. Forbess was raised. The Forbess family also had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree in McKenzie’s Veterans Memorial Park in downtown.
December 3, 2024
McKENZIE (November 19) — The Stoker family has been known for its tobacco products for years. The Dresden-based company was a large distributor of tobacco from its headquarters. Now, Blake Stoker is starting a new family legacy: barbecue.
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Two officers of the Huntingdon Police Department were honored on November 26 for their life-saving efforts during a residential fire.
December 3, 2024
McKENZIE (November 26) — Three McKenzie councilmen were administered the oath of office for a four-year term on Tuesday, November 26. City Judge Beau Pemberton administered the oath to Jessie Townes, Drew Beeler, and Tim McBride (newly elected).
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Internationally acclaimed comedian Henry Cho performed Saturday, November 23 to a capacity audience at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Following the meeting of the Huntingdon Mayor and Council on November 26, the newly constituted board of mayor and council posed for a photograph.
December 3, 2024
NASHVILLE (November 26) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert M. Smith to the Commission. Officially appointed by Governor Bill Lee in early November, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in higher education, public policy, and leadership to his new role.
December 3, 2024
NASHVILLE (November 26) — Finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards were announced Tuesday. Included are McKenzie’s Tate Surber (Class 1A), Milan’s Jaydon Peete (2A) and Westview’s Graham Simpson (3A).
December 3, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 28) — The 13th Annual Turkey Trot was held in downtown Huntingdon to raise funds for those who need assistance in the area.
December 3, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) announces its presentation of Dr. Sharon Younger, founder and president of Younger Associates, with the TEDC Legacy Award.
December 3, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson, and Alderman Mike Bennett, Alderman Mike Stafford, Alderman James Hines, and Alderwoman Shawn Francisco were administered the oath of office to serve four years following the November 5 election.
December 3, 2024
Recently, Dr. Lee Carter, Chairman of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education was recognized by the Tennessee School Board Association as a Level 5 Master School Board Member. Only 5% of current school board members in Tennessee have received this recognition.
November 26, 2024
The 24th Judicial Drug Court of the Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry, announces its new program director, Israel Melton. Mr. Melton will manage the program for the counties of Carroll, Henry and Benton. The program is in its second year and has been successful thus far.
