Clayhill Motorsports Park has new owners, and they’re returning racing to the famed Atwood track. In a press release, a spokesperson says the new racetrack (formerly known as the Atwood Speedway, then Clayhill, LLC.) returns with a new name, new owners, and a new purpose. The race track opens to the public for the first time in over two years on July 27 with a Thursday night “Test & Tune,” the first of many races under the new owners. August 5 is the first official race date. more

It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon. more

HENRY (March 15) — Waddell Clinic Primary Care and Aesthetics opened its new clinic in Henry on Friday, March 15 and held a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. to great fanfare. more

July 25 @ South Gibson more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office along with the Henry County Emergency Management Agency have a new mobile alert app. more

Microwave Caramel Corn 4 quarts popped corn 1 stick margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon soda more

The first day of school is quickly approaching for Carroll County students. With only three weeks until August 1, school staff work to prepare the schools for returning students. more

McKENZIE (August 11) — Recently, the McKenzie Rotary Club hosted the senior football players from McKenzie High School. Coach Wade Comer spoke of the upcoming season and the challenges ahead. The senior members of the team introduced themselves and stated the positions they play on the team. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 7.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.426 per gallon. more

HUNTINGDON (March 13) — Sixty years of private law practice and no intention of retiring. W. Kent Jones has been a central figure in Carroll County, serving clients in all aspects of legal practice. That’s something in which he takes great pride. But one of his favorite joys is talking about his many years of serving as the radio announcer of high school and college sports, a passion that started as a senior at McKenzie High School when he worked as a disc jockey for WHDM radio. more

Aug. 6 @ Milan Jamboree TBD more

ATWOOD (May 4) — West Carroll Junior/Senior High School will be part of the state’s Innovative School Model schools during the 2023-24 school year. more

McKenzie — Bethel University students have returned to the McKenzie campus to begin the 2023-24 year. more

HUNTINGDON (August 17) — The 2023 Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Carroll County met for the first session August 17. Classmates participated in team building, learning about Carroll County’s history, demographics, child care, new government meeting laws, and toured Hydro-Gear. more

TENNESSEE — On Thursday, September 7, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced $28.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023–2024 federal fiscal year. Click here to view the list of grant awards and recipients: https://bit.ly/3YY2t0Z. more

Aug. 2 @ McKenzie more

Members of the West Tennessee Public Television Council, Inc. announce the appointment of Peter Noll as the station’s new general manager and CEO. Noll begins at West Tenn. PBS (WLJT-TV) January 2023. more

HUNTINGDON (April 1) — Pam Tillis delighted the audience at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday with her intimate three-lady band. Tillis provided the music that made her famous and had fun interacting with the audience. Known for her gold records and the daughter of famed Mel Tillis, Pam enjoys performing at age 65. more

McKENZIE (MAY 2) — McKenzie Special School District is participating in a state initiative to better prepare students for careers and college through the Innovative Schools Model and a $1,500,000 grant to support the initiative. more

McKENZIE (August 25) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual golf tournament at Carroll Lake Friday morning. Despite a heat index of nearly 115 degrees, the Chamber hosted a full slate of teams. Winning teams sponsored by John Austin (First Place, 52), Joseph Butler (Second Place, 52) and Dynamic Physical Therapy (Third Pace, 56) were awarded trophies provided by Tri-County Publishing, Inc. more