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September 23, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Education, in collaboration with Belmont University, has announced the selection of 71 school leaders for the 2025-26 Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN). Among those chosen is Dr. Jessica Williams, principal of West Carroll Elementary School.
September 23, 2025
Brandon Douglas Baucum, 26, of McKenzie, to Emma Ray Martin, 24, of McKenzie.
September 23, 2025
NASHVILLE — Beginning October 1, Andy Holt will become Tennessee’s first, first-generation farmer to serve as the Commissioner of Agriculture at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Holt replaces Dr. Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., who retired after nearly seven years of service as commissioner and more than 21 years of state service. Governor Bill Lee announced the leadership change in a press release September 3.
September 23, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 17) — Huntingdon Historical Society’s September meeting was held at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and provided a recap of the 26-year history of the center from concept and construction to 20 years of performances.
September 23, 2025
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 17. Darius L. Hastings, Mansfield Road, Mansfield, bound over, Aggravated Assault; bound over, Aggravated Assault; bound over, Aggravated Assault.
September 23, 2025
Theft of Merchandise — According to a report made on Sept. 6, Officer Brad Allen was dispatched to Walmart in Huntingdon for a shoplifting complaint. Store security stated that Laquita R. Baker, 49, had taken a dog bed, a can of Lysol spray, and a woman’s skirt, valued together at $42.97. The merchandise was recovered, and Baker was cited into General Sessions Court for theft of property involving merchandise.
September 23, 2025
McKENZIE (September 19-20) — This weekend was the 95th McKenzie High School football Homecoming and the second annual McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion.
September 23, 2025
The McKenzie Police Department was short-staffed when Ryan White became police chief in 2022. The department had 17 officers, and only nine of those officers were certified to work solo. In three years, White and McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin have worked in tandem to increase the department’s officer allotment to 22 personnel — all certified. The department’s growth in personnel numbers contributed to a significant drop in McKenzie’s crime rates in 2024.
September 23, 2025
GREENFIELD (September 17) — Hometown Health Clinic, a medical provider based in McKenzie, continues to expand across northwest Tennessee. The newest clinic, located in Greenfield, hosted a …
September 23, 2025
McKENZIE (September 19) —- McKenzie High School capped off a week of Homecoming festivities Friday night with a 50-14 win over the Camden Lions. The lopsided win came in spite of excessive miscues by the Rebels and an injury early in the game to offensive weapon Timmy Arline. Defense was the bright spot for McKenzie; Camden was held to just 73 total yards of offense and one touchdown from scrimmage.
September 23, 2025
This is the prototypical good news/bad news story. The bad news is Robert Redford died. What an actor! He looked like the Sundance Kid in that terrific historical movie he made with Paul Newman. He talked like the Sundance Kid. He walked like the Sundance Kid. He could shoot better than the Sundance Kid. I THOUGHT he was the Sundance Kid!
September 22, 2025
HUMBOLDT (September 19) — West Carroll High School traveled Friday for a region football contest at Humboldt High School. In a high-scoring affair, the War Eagles kept pace early in the game but the Vikings went up multiple scores in the second quarter. West Carroll cut into the deficit several times only to see it widen again, and Humboldt claimed a 62-38 win.
September 22, 2025
McKENZIE (September 19) — Senior Olivia Cantrell is the 2025 McKenzie High School football Homecoming Queen. Cantrell, the 17-year-old daughter of Trey and Amber Cantrell, was crowned prior to Friday's football game.
September 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 19) — On a night when the Huntingdon Mustangs' offense seemed a little sluggish, the Mustang defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 27-7 win over JCM.
September 22, 2025
MEDINA (September 20) — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels began their competitive season Saturday at the Hornet Invitational at South Gibson High School. In Class 1, the Marching Rebels earned first place in band, percussion and field commander and third place in color guard.
September 21, 2025
GLEASON, Tenn — Services for Nancy E. Connell, 76, of Gleason, Tenn., were Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Sandhill Baptist Church in Gleason. Burial was in Sandhill Cemetery. She was born …
September 21, 2025
GLEASON, Tenn. — Terry Ray “TRay” Parham, lovingly known as “TRay,” died at the age of 60 on September 18, 2025 He was born on September 4, 1965, …
September 19, 2025
McKENZIE (September 18) — McKenzie High School hosted Riverside Thursday for a district volleyball match. The Lady Rebels were defeated 3-1 in four sets, bookended by two thrilling, down-to-the-wire sets.
September 19, 2025
McKENZIE (September 18) — The downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway concluded Thursday with local favorites Flashback. A good crowd filled Veterans Park to enjoy the waning summer evening, great music and downtown businesses staying open late to be a part of the fun.
September 18, 2025
Bernard Lykes, a retired teacher now working as an educational assistant at West Carroll Junior/Senior High School, was charged with assault of a 15-year-old student at the school in Atwood. …
