Mark Kendrick Mitchum
June 21, 2024
Services for Mark Kendrick Mitchum, 70, are Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Cedar Avenue Chapel of Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home with Luke Mitchum officiating. Interment will follow at …
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Donald (Donnie) Ray York
June 20, 2024
SELMER (FORMERLY McKENZIE) Tenn. - A Memorial Service for Donald Ray York is Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …
Lorine Dunn
June 19, 2024
Mrs. Lorine Dunn, 80, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday June 17, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment was …
Rose Marie (Loomis) Sands
June 19, 2024
McKENZIE — Rose Marie (Loomis) Sands passed away on June 11, 2024. She leaves behind her husband of 69 years, Richard Judson Sands of McKenzie.
William “Billy” Szalay
June 19, 2024
Mr. William “Billy” Szalay, 66, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 2 …
McKenzie School Board Approves Budget, No Tax Increase
June 18, 2024
McKENZIE (June 11) — McKenzie Special School District Board of Education approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during its June 11 regular monthly meeting. The budget includes no tax increase to fund the nearly $15 million budget. The tax rate is $1.1844 per $100 in assessed value on real property.
Webb Public School Approved for National Register of Historic Places
June 18, 2024
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.
Broadway Talk Tabled to Seek Public Input
June 18, 2024
McKENZIE (June 13) —On Thursday, McKenzie City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting with a light agenda.
Carroll County Approves $35 Million Budget
June 18, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 10) — The Carroll Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget but concerns were raised in regards to pay disparity in the mayor’s office versus that of deputy clerks.
Volunteers Lay Sod at Inclusion Park on Monday
June 18, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 17) — Dozens of volunteers from all over Carroll County gathered at Carroll County Inclusion Park on Monday to help lay 17 pallets of sod (8,400 sq. ft.) in roughly 25 minutes around the perimeter of the playground to help reduce erosion.
Ballot Set for August Election
June 18, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 17) — The Carroll County Election Commission has provided the list of candidates that will appear on the August 1 election ballot.
Daniel Capua Welcomed As New MHS Band Director
June 18, 2024
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.
Albino Kangaroo Gets Name ‘Rebel’
June 18, 2024
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.
Dr. Ryan Forbess Treats Patient After Shark Attack
June 18, 2024
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.
Warman Receives Alumni Association Scholarship
June 18, 2024
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.
McKenzie Rotary Recognized for Achievements
June 18, 2024
JACKSON (June 8) — The McKenzie Rotary Club was recognized at the annual Rotary District 6760 Conference.
McKenzie Rotary Helps with Solid Ground Foundation
June 18, 2024
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.
Dr. David Hall Joins Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
June 18, 2024
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.
McKenzie Alumni Association Plans First Homecoming Event
June 18, 2024
McKENZIE — The recently formed McKenzie High School Alumni Association is planning its first alumni event to coincide with the annual MHS Homecoming in October.
Pickin’ Parties Return to Downtown Huntingdon Starting on June 22
June 18, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Get ready to tap your toes and enjoy the sweet sounds of bluegrass music at not one, but two Pickin’ Parties set to take over Huntingdon’s Court Square this summer! Mark your calendars for 6-8 p.m. on June 22 and July 20, 2024, as these evenings promise to be filled with lively tunes, good company, and unforgettable memories.
