The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) selected two McKenzie natives and brothers as School System Administrators of the Year. more

McKENZE (November14) — Reverend Dr. Bob Watkins will serve as the interim president of Bethel University beginning January 1, 2024. more

McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. more

McKENZIE (November 9) — Walter Butler was honored during a reception on Thursday evening in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the campus of Bethel University. more

JACKSON — Ryan Griffin (BA 2011) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during Union University’s Awards Banquet on November 3. more

ATWOOD (November 2) — The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday night at the high school, swiftly going through the agenda that included recognition for Ms. Ruby Hunt, who is retiring. more

The McKenzie Marching Rebels finished seventh in the state Division 1 State Competition on Saturday at Independence High School. more

McKENZIE (October 28) — The annual Fall Fest hosted by the McKenzie Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, raised approximately $24,000 for the one-day event. more

After several years of not cheering competitively, the McKenzie High School Cheer team returned to competition today in Memphis. more

Twenty-two classmates of the Class of 1963 gathered at Mallard’s Restaurant in Huntingdon at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023. more

The McKenzie Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting their annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School. There is no entry fee and this event is open to the public. There is a Silent Auction full of themed baskets and local business certificates and goodies, a Cake Walk, a Costume Contest and prizes for grades Pre-K-4th, food, sweet treats and games. They will also be crowning the 2023 Fall Festival King and Queen. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” held October 16-22. more

Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High. more

McKENZIE (OCTOBER 4) — It was a fun day for students at McKenzie Elementary School as students were encouraged to walk to school on Wednesday, October 4 as an annual event. more

McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman. more

Susan Dyer, a teacher at McKenzie High School in Carroll County, took part in the “Humanity of Leadership” program on Sept. 27 as part of the WestStar Leadership Program’s WestTeach Program. Participants in the WestTeach Program are K-12 teachers who are nominated by their principal who aspire to remain in the classroom but want to be a leader in their school and community. more

Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching. more

On September 2, the members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 met for their sixty-third reunion. more

HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Twenty marching bands competed at Paul Ward Stadium in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School is celebrating Homecoming 2023 this week. Friday includes a parade, a community pep rally, introduction of the Homecoming Court and the coronation of the queen, plus the Homecoming game featuring the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish. more