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Members of the Webb School Alumni Association and friends during their presentation to the Tennessee Historical Commission in an effort to add Webb School to the National Register of Historic Places.

Webb Public School Approved for National Register of Historic Places

McKENZIE — Webb Alumni are celebrating a major milestone in the history of the former school for African-American students. On May 31, the school building was approved for the National Register of Historic Places. more

6/18/24

Dr. David Hall, Surgeon at Baptist Hospital-Carroll County.

Dr. David Hall Joins Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County

HUNTINGDON — Baptist Medical Group announces Dr. David Hall has joined its team as a full-time provider in Carroll County. Dr. Hall is now seeing patients at Baptist Medical Group Carroll County General Surgery Clinic located at 641 R.B. Wilson Drive, Suite M in Huntingdon and is now taking referrals. more

6/18/24

The Aird family was recently presented with a $2,000 check from the McKenzie Rotary Club. Pictured are Dr. Ed Perkins, Gracie Aird, Matt Aird, Misty Aird and Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

McKenzie Rotary Helps with Solid Ground Foundation

The McKenzie Rotary Club donated $2,000 to the Aird’s new foundation called Solid Ground. This foundation is in honor of the late Tom and Mary-Lou Aird who died in a car crash six years ago. more

6/18/24

McKenzie Rotary President Jason R. Martin (right) is presented a certificate by District Governor Betty Burchett (right).

McKenzie Rotary Recognized for Achievements

JACKSON (June 8) — The McKenzie Rotary Club was recognized at the annual Rotary District 6760 Conference. more

6/18/24

Pictured with Ava Mae is MHSAA Vice President Drew Beeler (MHS Class of 2020), who presented her with the award during Awards Day at MHS on May 10.

Warman Receives Alumni Association Scholarship

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) presented senior Ava Mae Warman, MHS Class of 2024, with a scholarship in the amount of $1000. This is the first year for the scholarship to be awarded. more

6/18/24

Dr. Forbess with the shark attack victim, Lulu Gribbin.

Dr. Ryan Forbess Treats Patient After Shark Attack

Two Mountain Brook, Alabama teens are recovering after a brutal shark attack at Rosemary Beach in Walton County, Florida. The Birmingham area and communities beyond have been offering their support for the girls. more

From WVTM TV | 6/18/24

Natalie Gurley holds the 7-month-old albino kangaroo during an event at Hometown Hangout.

Albino Kangaroo Gets Name ‘Rebel’

McKENZIE (June 15) — An albino male kangaroo, born at Southland Safari in Clarksburg, has a new name, “Rebel.” Southland Safari is owned by Chris and Tosha Gurley. The seven-month-old kangaroo was born as an albino, a rare occasion. It’s parents are both gray kangaroos. more

6/18/24

Sherri Brawner with Lee Lawrence, School Principal when she earned Teacher of the Year for Weakley County in December 2023. She is now a finalist for Teacher of the Year for the West Tennessee division of Tennessee.

Sherri Brawner is Finalist For Teacher of the Year

GLEASON — Sherri Brawner, third grade teacher at Gleason Schools, is one of nine teachers in Tennessee vying for the distinction of Teacher of the Year. There are three finalist from each grand division of the state — West, Middle and East. Each now advances to the interview portion of competition in mid-June. more

6/18/24

Daniel Capua Welcomed As New MHS Band Director

McKENZIE (June 14) —Daniel Capua is the new band director for the McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School band programs. Capua is a 2024 graduate of UT-Martin, where he was in the marching band and served as field commander. He is a graduate of Westview High School. more

6/18/24

Fletcher Holt with his great-grandmother, Faye Jones at the Spring Fling.

Great-Grandmother Shows True Dedication

Faye Jones proved to be a dedicated Rebels baseball fan. Jones, age 92, great-grandmother of Fletcher Holt, attended the TSSAA State Championship Series. more

6/11/24

McKenzie Rotarians gather in fellowship after being presented as Paul Harris Fellows. Past District 6760 Governor and Rotary Foundation Chair Bob Huffman (left) took part in the ceremony.

McKenzie Rotary Recognizes Members as Paul Harris Fellows

McKENZIE (June 4) — The McKenzie Rotary continued its stellar year by recognizing 22 of its 45 members as Paul Harris Fellows. more

6/11/24

(L to R): Mike and Lori Ferguson with Kathy Birdwell were spotted at Concord Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday.

Lori Ferguson Gives Heartfelt Thanks

I want to tell my small town and county family, friends, and churches how grateful I am for the thoughts and prayers. I had an aneurysm four weeks ago while vacationing in Florida. It was never what I expected. more

6/11/24

Tennessee’s Hunter Ensley (9) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the NCAA baseball tournament Knoxville Super Regional game between Tennessee and Evansville held at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Huntingdon’s Ensley Back in the College World Series

KNOXVILLE (June 9) — With the win over Evansville on Sunday night in the super regional round, the UT Knoxville Vols baseball team notched a spot in the College World Series. The three-game series advanced the Vols to their first back-to-back appearance in Omaha. more

6/11/24

Willie Huffman is Retiring from TCAT-McKenzie, Paris

Two retirement receptions are scheduled for Willie Huffman, who is retiring as President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll. The receptions are 2-4 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the TCAT in Paris and from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the TCAT in McKenzie. more

6/11/24

Natalie Kreuziger was named Miss Softball by the TSCA.

Kreuziger, Hampton Named TSCA Miss Softball

The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association (TSCA) named Huntingdon’s Natalie Kreuziger and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central’s Addison Hampton as Miss Softball for their prospective class. more

6/4/24

Couple to Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage

Please join us in celebrating 70 years of love and marriage of Fred and Jean Morris. more

6/4/24

GCAC’s Karen Campbell (second from left on front row) received GoAbroad’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award recognizing the fledgling nonprofit’s commitment to fundraising in support of enabling students from rural and economically disadvantaged areas to participate in travel service learning. She is seen with other recipients from travel educators across the U.S. at the May 31 event in New Orleans.

West Tennessee Nonprofit Awarded National Recognition

New Orleans, La. (May 31) — When GoAbroad presented its annual awards recognizing innovation in international education on May 31 in New Orleans, LA, Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) claimed the award for Innovation in Philanthropy. more

6/4/24

Belew Awarded Gleason Yard of the Month

The Gleason Yard of the Month for May goes to Ms. Pam Belew at 105 Briar Cove. The home was built in 2000 and has been beautifully maintained ever since. Ms. Belew gives great attention to every lawn and landscaping detail on the property. more

6/4/24

Jacob Sullivan is pictured with Rodney Freed, instructor of mass media and strategic communication.

Local Students Receive Mass Media, Strategic Communication Award

MARTIN (May 29) — Aubrey Abbott and Jacob Sullivan, both of Huntingdon, received awards from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication during a ceremony April 11. more

6/4/24

Former Intern Returns as Full-Time Survey Technician

PARIS (May 29) — After completing two summer internships as a land survey intern, L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) is proud to announce that Nikolas Heath has returned as a full-time survey technician. Heath’s journey with LIS began in the summer of 2022 when he was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM). more

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