HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Carroll County has a new service to benefit children who need an adult to advocate for their needs and rights. Many of these children are abused or neglected and placed … more

HUNTINGDON (November 24) — It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in Huntingdon with the Never Quit Turkey Trot. Runners gather at the Carroll County Courthouse to honor or memorialize someone. more

The 2023 World’s Biggest Fish Fry begins with the main attractions as follows. more

The Northwest Tenn. Economic Development Council will conduct USDA Commodity Distribution for Carroll County residents at 13355 Paris Street, Huntingdon on April 17 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until food runs out. more

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Huntingdon High School Alumni Association held its first-ever Mega Reunion with approximately 460 in attendance at the Carroll County Civic Center. The event was the culmination of the 29th Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

McKENZIE (June 6) — Mayor Ryan Griffin was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, June 6. more

McKENZIE.—Bethel University announces Dr. Ming Wang is the guest speaker in its October 17 Chapel service and will also premier his new film ‘Sight’ in McKenzie. The Chapel service … more

CARROLL COUNTY — The annual Carroll County Relay For Life Cancer Bake Auction is underway this week. more

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play. more

McKENZIE (February 14) — Dr. Charley Deal was the featured program for the McKenzie Rotary Club. Dr. Deal serves as the vice chancellor for university advancement and is responsible for managing UT Martin’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UT Martin in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and serves on the UT Martin chancellor’s cabinet. more

HUNTINGDON (April 10) — During Monday’s April meeting of the Carroll County Commission, the legislative body was addressed by Lori Dillahunty representing the Carroll County Inclusion Park. Dillahunty spoke passionately about the need and the advantages of constructing the park. Through Resolution 4-06-2023, the county pledged $400,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds. The estimated cost of construction is between $725,000 and $750,000. more

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will host its 40th Annual Membership Banquet on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Carroll County Civic Center. The evening begins at 6:15 with … more

McKENZIE (December 2) — December 2, 2023 was a big day of honor for Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University. more

CARROLL COUNTY FAIREST OF FAIR 2022 — Brooklyn Polinski, 18, a graduate of West Carroll High School and a student at Jackson State Community College is the 2022 Fairest of the Fair. She is the daughter of Jessica Estes and Tommy Polinski of Atwood. She has blond hair and green eyes. Her career choice is to become a registered nurse. more

McKENZIE — A new sport arrives in Carroll County when the first municipal pickleball courts open in McKenzie in May. more

McKENZIE (March 19) — Lori Dillahunty, chairperson of the Carroll County Inclusion Park, spoke to the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, March 19. The non-profit organization is constructing a recreational area for people with limited mobilities and/or sensory issues. more

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Dale R. Kelley was honored as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Lucy Vickers was honored as the Pioneer Family recipient during the 29th annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville announced its second cohort of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars on May 26. UT launched the Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship in fall 2022 with the goal of awarding a tuition and mandatory fees scholarship, renewable for four years, to one outstanding student from each county across the state. more

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