Rotary Hears About Sports Podcast
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE (June 3) — McKenzie Rotary Club had Jeremy Buckelew of Paris as the featured speaker at its noon meeting on June 3.
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State Designates Summer Months to Reflect on American Principles: Life, Liberty, Happiness
July 8, 2025
In recognition of America’s 250th birthday on July 2026, the General Assembly passed a resolution designating June, July and August as commemorative months to celebrate the nation’s core founding principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Boating License Exams Can Now Be Taken Unproctored — And Remotely
July 8, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly passed almost 600 new bills in the spring. On July 1, 177 of those bills came into effect — including a bill that removes the monitoring requirement for boating safety examinations.
Calendar 7-8-25
July 8, 2025
Disciple Jiu-Jitsu Disciple Jiu-Jitsu is now enrolling kids (ages 5-12) and adults in McKenzie/Gleason! Learn real self-defense, build confidence, and get in shape in a fun, faith-driven environment. Private lessons available. Text 731-203-0327 to join or learn more.
Sue Bush to Celebrate 90th Birthday
July 8, 2025
The family of Mrs. Sue Bush is hosting her 90th Birthday Party on July 19 at the McLemoresville Activities Center between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m.
Marriage Licenses
July 8, 2025
Lillian Dawn Chandler Ross, 25, of McKenzie, to Colione Tyrone Sharp, 27, of McKenzie.
Power Supply has New Owner
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE — Power Supply, a provider of home, farm and industrial equipment and supplies at 2106 Cedar Street, has a new owner after over four decades.
Bethel University Names Dr. Keith D. Herris as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
July 8, 2025
McKenzie, Tenn. — Bethel University announces the appointment of Dr. Keith D. Herris as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, effective immediately. He has served as Interim Dean since …
Bethel's Community Engagement Program Encourages Taniyah Diggs to Pursue Her College Dream
July 8, 2025
McKENZIE—Taniyah Diggs of McKenzie is grateful for Bethel University's loving and caring atmosphere. The junior at the local Christian university recently shared how Bethel's Community …
Tennessee Law Expands ‘Good Samaritan’ Bill
July 8, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly recently passed a bill that extends immunity from prosecution to individuals who seek medical assistance for themselves or others in the event of a suspected alcohol overdose.
Tuition Increases Three Percent at UT Martin
July 8, 2025
MARTIN — A 3% in-state tuition increase for University of Tennessee at Martin students was approved July 1 for the 2025-26 academic year by the UT Board of Trustees during the final day of the board’s annual meeting in Chattanooga.
Carroll County General Sessions Report
July 8, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 2) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 2.
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Interact with Animals During Park Ranger Program
July 8, 2025
HUNTINGDON (June 3) — Dozens of summer readers packed the Carroll County Library Thursday for an informative and interactive program presented by rangers from Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park in Camden.
Water Wasn’t The Problem With Mom’s Tea
July 8, 2025
I took it for granted. I believe everyone else did too. It was just water after all. Oh sure, it was cool, clear, clean, and refreshing—especially on a hot July day after you’d run all the way from the baseball field over by the Pajama Factory to the house.
Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week
July 8, 2025
TENNESSEE (June 30) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 8, 2025
Theft — Investigator Steven Scott responded to a call regarding a bicycle theft on Booker Street on July 5.
She was Ridiculously Hardworking, Hilariously Funny
July 8, 2025
I was young and green, two things that often go together, which made me ripe for picking. And Vaughnell loved to pick at people, with genuine, good-hearted intent. You had to be careful around her or else she’d have you twisted up and turned around at the end of one of her tales.
McKenzie Freedom Festival Draws Hundreds
July 7, 2025
McKENZIE (July 4) — The City of McKenzie hosted its annual Freedom Festival Friday at the City Park, drawing hundreds for food and fun to celebrate Independence Day.
Phipps Pharmacy Marks 25 Years of Innovative Service
July 7, 2025
McKENZIE (July 7) — Phipps Pharmacy recently marked 25 years of service and will soon celebrate a new beginning for the growing company with the opening of a new storefront.
Jason Fuqua
July 7, 2025
GLEASON, Tenn. - Graveside funeral services for Jason Fuqua are Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July …
