The Education Freedom Act, now law in Tennessee, has sparked debate in the Tennessee legislature and among rural educators, with special education advocates voicing concerns over its potential impact. more

MARTIN — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. more

West Carroll Elementary School proudly upholds its tradition of celebrating exceptional students through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative honors students who exemplify the school’s core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. more

The memory of Mrs. Cleo Dudley Webb, a beloved and longtime member of the community was honored by her daughter, Dr. Reo Dudley Edwards, a 1979 graduate of McKenzie High School. more

Tennessee’s largest expansion of school vouchers is now law. Governor Bill Lee has signed the $447 million program, opening 20,000 taxpayer-funded scholarships for private school tuition and education expenses. more

Bethel University has been awarded a $335,450 Workforce Development Grant to expand and enhance its nursing program, a move aimed at addressing the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Tennessee. more

HUNTINGDON (January 28) — The Carroll County Commission recently donated $50,000 worth of trauma kits/bags to the school systems within the county. more

Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 p.m., McKenzie Middle School Library.  more

HONOR ROLL First Grade C. Barton: Sean Bomar, Mason Pruitt, Hunter Sedgwick, Larissa Staten more

McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming is Friday, February 7. more

HUNTINGDON (January 15) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon, and present members, along with Director of Schools Dr. Jonathan Kee, made plain their opposition to Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. more

The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education meets Wednesday, January 15 at 5 p.m. at the board office at 585 High Street. more

McKenzie Middle School music teacher Veda Haney expresses her appreciation to Mike and Kim Creasy for their generous donation of instruments to the MMS music class. more

MARTIN (January 9) — The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach program graduated its sixth class as 23 class members completed the program, including three from Carroll County. more

ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, Jan. 9, despite the threats of pending winter weather. The board discussed the state report card which showed improvements across the board of the West Carroll Special School District. more

The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the junior-senior high cafeteria in Atwood. more

ATWOOD — A group of West Carroll High School students recently achieved industry-recognized food safety certifications, demonstrating their commitment to culinary excellence and career readiness. more

McKENZIE (December 20) — McKenzie Middle School wrapped the fall semester Friday with its annual Christmas program. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education recently released the academic progress for Tennessee’s public schools for the previous academic year. more

MARTIN (December 14) — Ashlyn Drewry (center) of McKenzie graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin on Saturday with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. more