Huntingdon Christmas Parade Brings Big Crowd
December 16, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 8) — A large crowd gathered around the court square and down Main Street Monday night for the Town of Huntingdon’s annual Christmas parade.
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McKenzie Fire Department Received Record Number of Calls in November
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 11) — During Thursday night’s McKenzie City Council meeting, McKenzie Fire Chief Brian Tucker shared that the city’s fire department received 90 calls in November — a call number he said was the largest recorded on file.
Medication and Anxiety
December 16, 2025
In previous decades, the go-to medication for anxiety was a benzodiazepine, either valium, klonopin, or Xanax.
West Carroll Elementary Recognizes SOAR Award Recipients
December 16, 2025
West Carroll Elementary School (WCES) faculty and staff continue to celebrate student achievement through the SOAR Awards program, which honors students who exemplify the school’s core values of safety, ownership, achievement and respect.
West Carroll Spotlights Students of the Week
December 16, 2025
WEST CARROLL (December 10) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its newest round of students of the week from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools.
Mustangs Claim 2A State Title
December 16, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (December 6) — One of the oldest traditions for Huntingdon Mustang football has been the ritual of ringing the bell after each victory.
Bethel University Holds Winter Commencement
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 13) — Bethel University held its December Commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. in the Rosemary & Harry L. Crisp, II Arena. President Perry Moulds presided over the ceremony.
McKenzie Garden Club Makes Donation to Gordon Browning Museum
December 16, 2025
Donna Ward (right), treasurer of the McKenzie Garden Club, presented Jennifer Waldrup (left), Gordon Browning Museum Board member, with a $500 check Tuesday, December 9.
Beauty Consultant Delivers Gifts to Local Nursing Homes
December 16, 2025
Santa Claus isn’t the only person delivering presents for the holidays.
McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas Offers Festive Fun
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 4-6) — The City of McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas offered a full slate of festive holiday events and activities for the whole family.
LIS Honored at 2025 ACEC Engineering Awards
December 16, 2025
PARIS (December 2) — L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) received the Grand Award in the Surveying and Mapping Technology/Large Project category at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards in November.
McKenzie FFA Visit Rotary Club
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 2) — Members of the McKenzie High School Future Farmers of America Chapter visited McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, December 2 to speak about the modern-day curriculum in agriculture, special projects in which they work, and what their plans are for the upcoming growing seasons.
Brown Honored As Titans’ Mr. Football Finalist
December 16, 2025
NASHVILLE (December 9) — Cole Brown, a junior Rebel quarterback, was honored as one of 30 outstanding high school football players in Tennessee at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon on Tuesday, December 9 at Nissan Stadium.
McKenzie Baseball Hosts Inaugural Youth Baseball Camp
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (November 22) — McKenzie middle and high school baseball hosted the inaugural Youth Baseball Camp Saturday at the MHS indoor athletic facility.
Rebels are 1A Runner-Up
December 16, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (December 5) — The McKenzie High School Rebels are the TSSAA Class 1A Football State Runner-Up after a 42-14 loss to South Pittsburg Friday in the BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium.
Calendar 12-16-25
December 16, 2025
Christmas Day Lunch at Johnson Temple The seventh annual Christmas Day Lunch is at Johnson Temple CME Church, 915 Walnut Avenue, McKenzie. Everyone is welcome to come and dine between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pastor Wilma Pearson.
Marriage Licenses
December 16, 2025
Sherry Lynn Boozer Pierce, 64, of McKenzie, to David Michael Curneal, 65, of Murray, Ky.
Gleason Sweeps West Carroll
December 16, 2025
GLEASON (December 12) — Gleason High School hosted West Carroll Friday night for a pair of basketball contests.
Santa Stops for Cookies at West Carroll Primary
December 16, 2025
McLEMORESVILLE — Holiday cheer filled the halls at West Carroll Primary School as students welcomed a very special visitor this week.
Gleason’s Drake Lehmkuhl Reaches 2,000 Career Points
December 16, 2025
GLEASON (December 12) — Gleason High School senior basketball standout Drake Lehmkuhl was honored Friday for surpassing 2,000 career points.
