Unemployment Rises Slightly in August
September 29, 2026
NASHVILLE —- Tennessee's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. Henry County held steady while Carroll County and Weakley county decreased during the month.
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Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds
September 29, 2026
Friday’s festivities began at 8 a.m. with the annual MHSAA Golf Tournament at Carroll Lake Golf Club. Downtown McKenzie was the location of the annual Homecoming Parade at 12:30 p.m. Retired educators Larry Joe and Tiffany Smith served as grand marshals, leading the parade route along Cedar Street to Stonewall past McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie Elementary School. The parade featured student class entries, local group participants, and the Marching Rebel Band.
Recipes 9-29-26
September 29, 2026
Pineapple Cheese Ball 2 packages cream cheese 8oz. each 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 regular size can of crushed pineapple, drained Chopped onion Thinly sliced ham, chopped Mix well and roll in chopped pecans. Makes 2 balls.
McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 23) — The McKenzie Planning Commission continued work on a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers and hyperscale data centers within M-2 heavy industrial districts. The proposal is intended to balance potential economic development with concerns over utility capacity, noise and nearby residential property.
Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class
September 29, 2026
TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.
Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man
September 29, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.
Abbi Ghyers Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — Abbi Ghyers was crowned the 2026 McKenzie High School Football Home-coming Queen on Friday evening during pregame ceremonies at Rebel Stadium. The coronation highlighted a multi-day celebration as MHS students, faculty, alumni, and community members gathered for the annual homecoming game and the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion.
McKenzie Schools to Host ‘Walk To School Day’
September 29, 2026
Local students, families, and educators are gearing up to step outside, lace up their sneakers, and embrace a healthier commute as the community prepares for Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7.
McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.
Kevin Blake Volner
September 29, 2026
LAVINIA, Tenn. - Kevin Blake Volner, age 15, of Lavinia, died as a result of an ATV accident on September 27, 2026. He was born on February 8, 2011.
Editor's Sidelines: Who Said You Can Never Go Home Again
September 28, 2026
Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can never go home again.” That wasn’t true Friday afternoon. With the diligent work of the McKenzie High Alumni Association, homecoming has become a big deal. I roamed around the reunion area Friday evening before the game, and something rose in me. It was a sense of comfort. Like I was among friends.
Gasoline Prices Drop, Remain The Highest in Five Years
September 28, 2026
TENNESSEE (September 28) — Gasoline prices are the highest in the last five years. Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee…
Park Theatre Increases Price
September 28, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — For the first time in a decade, moviegoers visiting the historic Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie will see a slight change in admission and concession pricing, effective Oct. 1.
Huntingdon to Host Marching Band Invitational on October 3
September 28, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Paul Ward Stadium will transform into a hub of music, pageantry, and high-energy competition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as high school band programs from across the region gather for the 2026 Huntingdon Marching Invitational.
McKenzie to Host Free Community Feeding
September 28, 2026
McKenzie will host a free community feeding Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Banner Row in downtown McKenzie.
Alumni Honorees in MHS Homecoming Parade
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) featured several alumni as part of the McKenzie High Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25. Honorees included:
Wildcats Record Strong Showing at Rhodes Invitational
September 28, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bethel’s Cross Country teams posted several personal and season bests at the Rhodes Invitational. The Lady Wildcats finished seventh in the 5K, while the Wildcats placed sixth in the men’s 8K.
Huntingdon, Westview Ranked First, McKenzie Ranked Third in Polling
September 28, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2026) — Following a high-stakes Week 6 across high school football, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its latest state rankings on Monday, headlined by major shakeups in Class 5A while dominant frontrunners held steady across the…
Lindsey Sanders Receives Degree from the University of Mississippi
September 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY, Miss. (September 25) — Lindsey Sanders, of Huntingdon, Tenn., was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026. Sanders, who majored in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the daughter of John and Kim Sanders of Huntingdon.
DIANA MARIE SAWYERS
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE — Diana Marie Sawyers, 72, of McKenzie, Tenn., died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living of Paris, after an extended battle with cancer.
