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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Living at Lakeside News
March 26, 2026
The month started off with National Old Stuff Day, so we took the opportunity to bring some more treasures for a show-and-tell afternoon. One of the most interesting items was a Carroll County sesquicentennial history book from 1972 with a commemorative coin that was minted for the occasion. It got us all talking about the 250th celebration our country will be celebrating this year.
Women's Tribute: Elizabeth Lott
March 24, 2026
Elizabeth Lott has been a teacher for 42 years, including for 33 years at Huntingdon High School.
Women's Tribute: Cindy Chappell
March 24, 2026
Cindy Chappell did not set out to become a judge — or even a lawyer.
Women's Tribute: Kim Carter
March 24, 2026
For more than two decades, Kim Carter has worked behind the scenes at Huntingdon’s City Hall, helping manage the financial and administrative work that keeps the town operating day to day.
Women's Tribute: Myra Carlock
March 24, 2026
Myra Carlock is Bethel University’s director of Campus Operations and University Events who has brought to the position skills and a worldview from her former career in social work.
Women's Tribute: Donna Waddell
March 24, 2026
On a typical day at Waddell Clinic Primary Care & Aesthetics, Donna Waddell might treat a longtime primary care patient in the morning and perform cosmetic injections in the afternoon.
