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Huntingdon Graduates 101

May 19, 2026

HUNTINGDON (May 16) — Huntingdon’s Class of 2026 graduated Saturday, May 16 at Paul Ward Stadium.

McKenzie Graduates 87

May 19, 2026

McKENZIE (May 17) — McKenzie’s Class of 2026 graduated Sunday, May 17 in the McKenzie High School gymnasium.

Ribbon-Cutting Held for Rural Health Resource Center

May 19, 2026

HUNTINGDON (May 12) — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 12, for the Rural Health Association of Tennessee’s first-ever rural resource center, located at 159 Court Square in Huntingdon.

Carroll Arts Celebrates High School Talents

May 19, 2026

HUNTINGDON (April 30) — Thursday night’s High School Celebration of the Arts, hosted by Carroll Arts, Inc., gave local students the chance to showcase their visual and performing arts skills at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.

Huntingdon Middle Hosts Amazing Shake Competition

May 19, 2026

HUNTINGDON (May 11) — Huntingdon Middle School hosted "The Amazing Shake" Monday, May 11, in the middle school gym.

How Losing a Scholarship Led a Russian Swimmer to Teach English in Colombia

May 19, 2026

This is a story about Artum Dzun, a Bethel University graduate.

UTM Hosts WestStar Growth, Leadership Summit

May 19, 2026

MARTIN — Tennessee State Rep. Dr. Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) and Dr. Krista Martin, both of Southern Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Huntingdon, were the emcees at this year’s WestStar Elevate: A Summit for Growth and Leadership on February 6.

Gleason High School Graduates 33

May 19, 2026

GLEASON (May 15) — Gleason’s Class of 2026 graduated Friday, May 15 in the Gleason School gymnasium.

Central High School Graduates 48

May 19, 2026

BRUCETON (May 17) — Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central’s Class of 2026 graduated Sunday, May 17 in a packed Central High School gymnasium.

West Carroll Primary Students Dedicate Book to Fallen Classmate

May 12, 2026

McLEMORESVILLE (May 5) — West Carroll Primary School's Literacy Night on May 5 began with a book dedication ceremony led by the second grade class.

Butler Delivers Commencement Address to Bethel Class of 2026

May 12, 2026

McKENZIE (May 9, 2026) — Bethel University honored 343 graduates during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday morning at the Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II Arena.

Two Carroll County Students Awarded UT Martin Mass Media, Strategic Communication Scholarships

May 12, 2026

MARTIN, Tenn. (May 12) — Caleb Buchanan of McKenzie and Owen Kreuziger of Huntingdon each received the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication (MMSC) …

Paris Police Chief Ricky Watson to Retire After 30 Years in Law Enforcement

May 12, 2026

PARIS (May 7) — Paris Police Chief Ricky Watson will retire July 31, ending a nearly 30-year career with Paris and Henry County law enforcement, according to Paris officials.

An African student in search of the ‘American Dream’

May 12, 2026

McKENZIE — The quiet charm of McKenzie, Tennessee, might seem a world away from the bustling energy of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bethel University Honors 13 New Nurses in Pinning Ceremony

May 12, 2026

McKENZIE (May 8) — Thirteen Bethel University nursing students were formally inducted into the nursing profession with a dinner and a pinning ceremony, marking the successful completion of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree studies.

Jack Brown Recognized for Gift to Spring Hill Firefighters

May 12, 2026

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (May 11) — Former McKenzie residents Jamie, Stephen and Jack Brown were recently recognized for supporting firefighters in their new community.

Andrews Wins McKenzie’s ‘The Amazing Shake’

May 12, 2026

McKENZIE (May 6) — McKenzie Middle School’s seventh and eighth-grade students concluded “The Amazing Shake,” a semester-long competition designed to teach and test soft skills like handshakes, eye contact, conversation and professional etiquette, on Wednesday, May 6.