West Carroll Elementary School continues its tradition of honoring exceptional students through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative recognizes students who embody the school’s core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. Each week, the program highlights individuals who excel academically, display strong character, and contribute positively to the school community. more

McKENZIE (December 14-15) — The McKenzie High School Theater department presented “A Christmas Extravaganza” with shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. more

ATWOOD (December 13) — State and local officials gathered at the intersection of State Route 77 and the newly completed section of State Route 76 (US 79) on Friday, December 13 to mark the completion of the recently completed section of State Route 76. more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s annual Christmas Parade is Tuesday, December 17, 6 p.m. in downtown Huntingdon. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Carroll County, the first positive CWD case for Carroll County. more

NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie’s Tate Surber was honored as Mr. Football for TSSAA Class 1A schools in Tennessee. He was honored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, December 10 during a luncheon in which the honorees, parents, coaches, and members of the media attended. more

HUNTINGDON (December 4) — A large contingent of family, teammates, coaches, classmates and supporters gathered in the Huntingdon High School library to see two-sport standout Gray Eubanks sign with Southern Miss Baseball. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University Interim Director of Athletics Dave McCulley and the athletic staff honored graduating student-athletes Friday. The students were among the fall graduating class which received diplomas on Saturday in graduation ceremonies at the school. more

Members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the November meeting. more

NASHVILLE — Bethel University and the County of Henry each received grants to preserve and develop historic building from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). more

HUNTINGDON (December 3) — Students from West Carroll High School recently participated in an educational tour of the laboratory and radiology departments at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. more

TENNESSEE (December 9) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.64/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

McKENZIE (December 2-6) — McKenzie Middle School students collected coats, hoodies and toys for Cash Express to distribute to families for Christmas. more

McKENZIE — The gazebo at the center of Bethel University’s campus in McKenzie received a facelift, thanks to student labor, a financial donation and the blessings of the university’s administration. more

McKENZIE (December 7) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Saturday at The Venue at Waddell Place. more

ATWOOD (December 5) — During Thursday night’s meeting, the West Carroll Board of Education approved the retirement of Supervisor of Instruction Regina Alred. more

McKENZIE (December 7) — McKenzie is a long way from the sandy beaches of Orange Beach where Dr. Ryan Forbess, his wife, Toni, and three children, Scarlett, Knox, and Reed reside. However, the family traded the warm climate for some Tennessee weather and a chance to lead the annual Christmas parade in the city where Dr. Forbess was raised. The Forbess family also had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree in McKenzie’s Veterans Memorial Park in downtown. more

Weakley County Schools certainly has much to celebrate this year, and the latest news is no exception: three district schools – Dresden Elementary School, Gleason School, and Westview High School - have been named Tennessee Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, these schools have earned this recognition through outstanding performance according to the State’s strict scoring matrix. A Reward School ranking means that the school scored in the top 5% for achievement or growth on standardized tests. more

McKENZIE (December 3) — A new roof for McKenzie High School was approved by the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on December 3. more

HUNTINGDON (December 3) — Members of the Huntingdon Special School District spent Tuesday morning, December 3, visiting schools and speaking with administrators, teachers, and students to get a first-hand view of the schools. more