Former McKenzie Boxing Club Members Reunite
April 28, 2026
McKENZIE (April 18) — The McKenzie Boxing Club held a reunion on Saturday, April 18, at the McKenzie Church of Christ New Fellowship Hall from 3-6 p.m.
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Teresa Carter’s Story About Being Switched at Birth Appears in the London Telegraph
April 28, 2026
Teresa Davis Carter’s switched at birth story has captured the attention of one London newspaper.
Martin’s Ty Simpson Drafted in the NFL by the Rams
April 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the draft on Thursday, April 24, making a bold move to secure their successor to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
Anita Boyd Recalls Bruceton’s ‘Golden Age’
April 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (April 15) — At just short of 97-years-old, Mrs. Anita Boyd has a long-term memory that is still as sharp as a tack.
High School Dedicates Eubanks Field
April 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (April 20) — Huntingdon High School held a special ceremony prior to Monday night’s baseball game to officially dedicate Eubanks Field in honor of Head Coach Alan Eubanks.
Madelynn Pewitt Crowned Miss McKenzie
April 21, 2026
West Carroll Spotlights Students of the Week
April 21, 2026
WEST CARROLL (April 16) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its newest round of students of the week from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools.
Students Share Details On State-Winning Project
April 14, 2026
McKenzie High School seniors Gracie Aird and Brody Berryhill made their mark at the 2026 Tennessee DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC), winning first place in the International Business Plan competition.
Inglenook Book Club Welcomes Local Author Jennifer Kee Glass
April 14, 2026
McKENZIE — The Inglenook Book Club convened for its monthly meeting on April 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community.
Garry Mason Transformed Fishing Into a National Collegiate Sport
April 14, 2026
Garry Mason, a respected West Tennessee fishing guide with roots firmly planted in Paris, Tennessee, pioneered the nation’s first scholarship-based collegiate bass fishing program at Bethel University, creating a championship dynasty and fundamentally changing the sport forever. Long before collegiate bass fishing became one of America’s fastest-growing sports, Mason was building its foundation.
Weaver Crowned Miss West Carroll
April 14, 2026
West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School recently hosted its annual Miss West Carroll Pageant, an evening that highlighted the confidence, poise and talent of students across multiple grade levels.
McKenzie FFA Honored At State Convention
April 7, 2026
Students Wade Chandler, Dylan Barton and Kellen Finley represented McKenzie High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at this year’s state convention.
Griffin, Heath Attend Tennessee Workforce Development Academy
April 7, 2026
McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Director Monica Heath joined workforce development professionals from across the state in Cookeville March 3–5 for the Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy.
Carson Cooper Named FFA State Champion
April 7, 2026
West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School student Carson Cooper is a Future Farmers of America (FFA) Tennessee state champion, as of last week’s state FFA convention in Gatlinburg.
2025 Leadership Carroll County Class Recognized at Kustoff Event
April 7, 2026
HUNTINGDON (April 3) — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Leadership Carroll County Class of 2025 at the conclusion of U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s speaking event on Friday.
Weakley County Schools Announces March 2026 Feature Teachers
April 2, 2026
Weakley County Schools is proud to recognize our March Feature Teachers, two educators whose leadership, innovation and commitment to student growth are making a meaningful difference in our classrooms.
Local Students Named to Fall 2025 UT Martin Chancellor's Honor Roll
April 1, 2026
MARTIN — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Eggstravaganza Wows in Its Fifth Year
March 31, 2026
At 9 a.m., there were 50,000 Easter eggs hidden in the grassy field of McKenzie City Park. Within two hours, all of the eggs were gone, and hundreds of kids were on the way home with Easter baskets full of assorted candies and toys.
Johnny McClure to Speak at Clarksburg Ruritan Club Meeting
March 31, 2026
Johnny McClure is the guest speaker at the Clarksburg Ruritan Club on Monday, April 6.
Smith Named Hometown Health's Clinical Education, Quality Improvement Director
March 26, 2026
McKENZIE (March 25) — Hometown Health Clinic announced Wednesday a new role for Amy Smith, PA-C. The longtime provider is now also the Clinical Education and Quality Improvement Director.
