Josephine Stokes Smith
March 21, 2025
Mrs. Josephine Stokes Smith, 88, of Clarksburg, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services were n the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on …
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Lurlye B Thompson
March 21, 2025
Mrs. Lurlye B Thompson, 82, of Paris, Tennessee died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services were Monday, March 17, 2025 at Lakeside Christian …
Bobby D. Pate
March 19, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Bobby D Pate are Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, March 20, 2025, …
Bethel Students, Adults Travel to Paris, France
March 19, 2025
PARIS, FRANCE (March 2025) — A group of 22 travelers embarked on a 10-day trip to Paris, France, through Bethel University’s Global Studies and Global Citizen Adventure Corps.
Danny Joe Laster
March 19, 2025
McKENZIE - Mr. Danny Joe Laster, 70, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. It is his request for cremation and no services of any kind. The family will honor his request. Mr. Laster …
Tennessee Charter Expansion Bills Advance
March 19, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 11) — Two bills moving through the Tennessee General Assembly—Senate Bill 1310 (SB1310) and House Bill 1322 (HB1322)—would expand the authority of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission (TPCSC), reducing the role of local school boards in charter school oversight. If enacted, the legislation would allow certain charter schools to bypass local approval, transfer regulatory responsibilities to state agencies, and modify charter renewal policies.
Bill Restricting Facility Access Based on Biological Sex
March 19, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 17) – A Tennessee bill that would require public schools, domestic violence shelters, and correctional facilities to designate restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping areas based on biological sex is advancing in the state legislature. Senate Bill 0468, known as the "Women's Safety and Protection Act," establishes legal definitions of sex, male, and female under state law. The bill mandates that certain facilities restrict access based on biological sex rather than gender identity, affecting public schools, correctional institutions, and domestic violence shelters.
Medical Ethics Defense Act Advances Amid Debate
March 19, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 18) − The Medical Ethics Defense Act (HB1044/SB955) is moving swiftly through the Tennessee General Assembly, passing the Senate by a 27-3 margin and advancing in the House. Framed as a protection for religious and moral conscience rights in healthcare, the bill grants medical providers the ability to refuse participation in procedures, treatments, or services that conflict with their ethical, moral or religious beliefs.
Lady Rebels Lose District Game Despite Two Homers
March 18, 2025
ERIN (March 14) — McKenzie High School opened district softball play Friday with a road contest at Houston County. The host Lady Irish took an early lead, but the Lady Rebels pulled closer with fourth-inning home runs by Braylin Auvenshine and Ady Freeman before falling, 8-5.
McKenzie Falls to Union City
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie High School hosted Union City Tuesday for district tennis matches at the Bethel University courts.
Trezevant Board Hears Update on Water Projects
March 18, 2025
TREZEVANT (March 11) — The Trezevant Board met Tuesday in regular session with a full quorum. Aldermen took action on several items, but, most consequentially, heard updates on water system projects from Davina Gurschick, project manager for Community Development Partners, and David Smith, site and infrastructure practice leader for A2H.
Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly in Tri-Counties
March 18, 2025
NASHVILLE — Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
Huntingdon Appoints Interim Police, Fire Chiefs
March 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 11) — The Huntingdon Town Council held a special meeting on March 11 at Huntingdon City Hall to formally appoint Jason Oliver as Interim Chief of Police and John Fordon as Interim Fire Chief.
Calendar 3-18-25
March 18, 2025
Sunshine Week is March 16-22 Sunshine Week will take place March 16-22, 2025, to highlight the importance of open government and public access to information.
40 Dead in Severe Weather Rampage
March 18, 2025
UNITED STATES (March 14-16) — The Ides of March was particularly deadly on Friday and Saturday with an estimated 40 people dying as severe weather rampaged across seven states. Tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, an earthquake and even a dust storm in Kansas added to the body count when a 71-vehicle pile-up on I-70 killed eight people.
Alexis Michelle Nolin
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn. _ Funeral services for Alexis M. Nolin and Asher Nolin are Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at 5:00 …
March Inglenook Book Club News
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 12) — Inglenook Book Club convened on March 12 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie. Twenty members were present for the Inglenook Book Club meeting.
Tennessee Expands Charter Schools
March 18, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 14) — The Tennessee General Assembly is currently considering SB1310/HB1332, a bill that would expand charter school access and allow certain charter operators to bypass local school boards. The proposed legislation has sparked renewed debate over local control, accountability, and its connection to the newly enacted Education Freedom Scholarship Act (HB0001), which expands school vouchers statewide.
Tennessee Coalition Celebrates Twenty Years of Sunshine Week
March 18, 2025
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sunshine Week celebrated nationally to promote the importance of open government at the federal, state and local levels.
Rebels Fall to Milan 1-0 on Late Goal
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie High School began the soccer season Tuesday, hosting Milan for a non-district contest.
