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November 10, 2026
CHARLESTON, S.C. (November 7) — Carroll County natives Tate Surber of McKenzie and Huntingdon's Braylin Dearmon were part of the University of Tennessee at Martin's 20-10 road victory over Charleston Southern Saturday.
November 10, 2026
Faculty Spotlight — Ms. Bridget Neisler excels at building positive relationships with students. She makes her lessons engaging and encourages all students to reach their full potential.
November 3, 2026
McKENZIE (October 31) — Bethel University honored longtime supporters Patty and Thomas Kahlden Saturday by naming the field at Walter Butler Stadium in their honor during halftime of the Wildcats’ Senior Day football game. The field is named Patty & Thomas Kahlden Field in recognition of the couple, whose contributions to the university total nearly $3.2 million.
November 3, 2026
McKENZIE (October 31) — The hallways of McKenzie Elementary School were packed with fearsome, tiny creatures on Saturday as the parent-teacher organization (PTO) hosted its annual fall festival. Just over $30,000 was raised during the event, exceeding last year’s total of $27,567.
October 27, 2026
McKENZIE — Dr. Perry Moulds, president of Bethel University, has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary International, an honor recognizing contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
October 27, 2026
JACKSON (October 22) — The late Judge John Everett Williams, a Huntingdon native who served more than two decades on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, was honored Thursday, with the unveiling of a portrait at the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Jackson.
October 27, 2026
McKENZIE (October 22) — Thursday evening featured perfect fall temperatures as thousands of people dressed in their best costumes descended on Veterans Park in downtown McKenzie for the 13th annual Boo Bash, jointly sponsored by Bethel University and the City of McKenzie.
October 26, 2026
Faculty Mrs. Keshia Jackson brings 23 years of teaching experience and is in her eighth year at West Carroll. As the West Carroll Junior-Senior High School interventionist and 504 coordinator, she helps students close learning and behavioral gaps, achieve academic success and reach graduation. Outside of school, she enjoys supporting her children’s activities, reading, gardening and traveling.
October 20, 2026
Members of the Trezevant class of 1966 gathered for a reunion, reconnecting with classmates, including some they had not seen in years. Those listed in the reunion post were Dianne Walker Harris, Joyce Walker Lunsford, Faye Seavers Broughton, Scarlett Seavers Barger, Jimmy Lifsey, Suzanne Argo Atwood, Frank Gregg, Larry Sutton, Joyce Jones Hampton, Travis Bartholomew, Cindy Marshall Baynes, Larry Elliott and Linda Parish Bolton.
October 20, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll officially dedicated its new administrative building this week, a milestone that bridges the institution’s 61-year history with a modern vision for regional workforce development.
October 20, 2026
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant at 1944 Cedar Street in McKenzie serves authentic Mexican flavors in a small-town atmosphere. If you spend any amount of time in the eatery, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by the restaurant’s warm and friendly, but passionate, owner, Victor Vela.
October 6, 2026
WCPS Student Spotlight — Addison Willmont: Addison Willmont is a sweet student who brings a positive attitude wherever she goes. She is a hard worker who always gives her best effort and never gives up. Addison’s kind heart, cheerful spirit and willingness to learn make her a joy to be around. She is always ready to tackle new challenges with a smile, and her positive attitude shines brightly.
October 6, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon Police Officer Luke Furr graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy on Sept. 25, earning special recognition for his performance during training. “I’m very proud to announce Luke Furr graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy,” Huntingdon Police Chief Jason Oliver said. “Luke performed his duties extremely well and was awarded the Marksmanship Award, the highest shooting average in his class.”
October 6, 2026
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) is proud to announce the latest class of its annual Hall of Fame. The 2026 inductees are a diverse group of individuals whose work has made a lasting impact in Tennessee and worldwide.
October 1, 2026
West Carroll Senior Fall Athletes: Mackenzie Finley, Elizabeth Wascher, Brody Baker, Isaiah Snyder, Jonah Mims, Taylor Robinson
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — Abbi Ghyers was crowned the 2026 McKenzie High School Football Home-coming Queen on Friday evening during pregame ceremonies at Rebel Stadium. The coronation highlighted a multi-day celebration as MHS students, faculty, alumni, and community members gathered for the annual homecoming game and the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion.
September 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
September 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY, Miss. (September 25) — Lindsey Sanders, of Huntingdon, Tenn., was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026. Sanders, who majored in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the daughter of John and Kim Sanders of Huntingdon.
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) featured several alumni as part of the McKenzie High Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25. Honorees included:
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 26) — Graduates of McKenzie High School from the 1950s and ‘60s gathered at McKenzie Methodist Church for a reunion on Saturday morning, September 26, as part of the McKenzie High School Alumni Association Decades Reunion.
