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Women's Tribute: Lisa Ramsay Cole

March 24, 2026

When Lisa Ramsay Cole graduated from McKenzie High School in 1982, she thought her future might be in medicine or another science-related field.

Women's Tribute: Lisa Norris

March 24, 2026

Dr. Lisa Norris is the director of schools for the South Carroll Special School District and for decades has been a pillar of both education and criminal justice in Carroll County.

Women's Tribute: Caroline Parish

March 24, 2026

Caroline Parish grew up around the legal system.

McKenzie Teacher Attends Presidential Leadership Professional Development

March 17, 2026

McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School eighth grade social studies teacher David Hochreiter recently attended a specialized professional development program hosted by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.

Habitat Breaks Ground on 24th Carroll County Home

March 17, 2026

McKENZIE — Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County broke ground on its 24th home, which will be built for longtime McKenzie resident JayAnn Johnson, on Sunday, March 15.

From Determination to the Gulf: Local Sisters Ride for a Cause in ‘She to Sea’

March 17, 2026

When you clip into your pedals before sunrise, the air is still cool and the miles ahead stretch farther than you can see.

Barker Named TAC of the Year

March 17, 2026

Carol Barker from the McKenzie Police Department was recently selected as Tennessee’s Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) of the Year by the TBI TAC User Group.

JM Well Service Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

March 17, 2026

HUNTINGDON (March 13) — JM Well Service had a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning at the Carroll County Civic Center.

McKenzie Native Allie Chappell To Run 2026 Boston Marathon

March 10, 2026

On April 20, 2026, Allie Chappell will join 24,361 runners at the starting line of the 130th Boston Marathon.

Carroll County Electric Honors Retirees

March 10, 2026

CARROLL COUNTY — The Carroll County Electric Department celebrated a “bittersweet day” as it bid farewell to two of its most dedicated employees, Cary Don Smith and Danny Toombs, who together accumulated 96 years of dedicated service to the department.

Five West Carroll Seniors Graduate from Carroll County Youth Leadership Cohort

March 3, 2026

West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School faculty and staff proudly congratulate five seniors who recently graduated from the Carroll County Youth Leadership Class of 2026.

Toombs, Smith Retiring from Carroll County Electric

March 3, 2026

HUNTINGDON (February 26) — Cary Don Smith and Danny Toombs are both retiring from Carroll County Electric on March 15 after 51.5 years and 44.5 years, respectively.

The Dixie Appoints New Executive Director

February 26, 2026

HUNTINGDON — Kimberly Kraft McLemore, of Nashville, is the new executive director of The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center. Huntingdon Mayor Chat Edwards announced McLemore's appointment during …

Bethel Bids Farewell to Renaissance Director Holt

February 25, 2026

For nearly 18 years, Matthew Holt has faithfully served the Renaissance Program at Bethel University, helping shape it into one of the most vibrant and innovative performing arts experiences in the nation. Matthew’s journey with Renaissance began as Associate Director of the Vocal Program, where his leadership and musical excellence quickly made an impression. He later served as Associate Creative Director, before being named Executive Director in 2014, a role in which he faithfully led the program for more than a decade with a steady hand and a deep commitment to its mission.