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Lisa Carol Moss

December 7, 2025

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Lisa Carol Moss, 63, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time or locally. Ms. Moss …

Rose Anna Coleman

December 6, 2025

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Rose Anna Coleman are Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will …

Evelyn Bush Wilson

December 5, 2025

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Evelyn Bush Wilson are on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …

Doris Marie Sanders Cooper Hensley

December 5, 2025

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Services for Mrs. Doris Marie Sanders Cooper Hensley, age 93, of McKenzie, are on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial will …

William “Bill” Moore

December 5, 2025

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for William “Bill” Moore are on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …

HUNTINGDON (December 2) — Huntingdon High School hosted McKenzie Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies dominated the first half en route to a 74-52 win. The Mustangs also enjoyed a big first-half advantage to claim an 85-49 victory.

Lady Bulldogs, Rebels Claim Wins

December 4, 2025

McKENZIE (December 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Gleason Monday for the final home set of the basketball season. The girls' game was close throughout, but the visiting Lady Bulldogs built and protected a small lead in the second half for a 30-24 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter, but had to hold off a late Bulldog rally to seal a 37-28 victory.

McKenzie Middle Honors Eighth Graders as Basketball Season Wraps

December 4, 2025

McKENZIE (December 1) — Eighth grade players, managers, cheerleaders and pep band performers were honored Monday as McKenzie Middle School concluded the basketball regular season. 29 eighth graders were joined on the court by family members for recognition between the boys' and girls' games against Gleason.

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December 3, 2025

Superintendent Issues Update on Threat Against MSSD School

December 3, 2025

McKENZIE (December 3, 2025) — Wednesday afternoon, McKenzie Special School District Superintendent Dr. Justin Barden released a statement regarding a potential verbal threat made by a McKenzie Middle School student. Upon investigation, Homeland Security determined there was no credible threat to the safety of students or to McKenzie Middle School.

George Wayne Sawyers

December 3, 2025

GLEASON, Tenn. — Services for George Wayne Sawyers, age 80, of Gleason, Tenn., are Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Gleason First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hopewell …

Tabitha “Tammy” Gwaltney

December 3, 2025

McKENZIE — Funeral services for Tabitha “Tammy” Gwaltney are on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The …

Doris Marie Sanders

December 3, 2025

McKENZIE — Services for Mrs. Doris Marie Sanders Cooper Hensley, 93, of McKenzie, Tenn., were held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial was in …

Huntingdon Town Council Hears Request from Friends of The Dixie

December 2, 2025

HUNTINGDON (November 25) — Before discussing new business at Tuesday night’s town council meeting, the Huntingdon council members listened as Krista Martin, president of the Friends of The Dixie, spoke about the organization’s comprehensive involvement at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (DPAC) since April 2025.

West Carroll Schools Spotlight Students of the Week

December 2, 2025

WEST CARROLL (November 25) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its newest round of students of the week from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools. The three students — Jax Simmons, Malia Moore and Jacob Powers — were each nominated for their kindness and willingness to help others.