McKENZIE (March 17) — D&D Service Center, 25675 Highway 22, closed Friday, March 17. The owner is retiring after operating the business for 43 years. more

DRESDEN (May 1) — The year 2023 marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, Northwest Tenn. Economic Development Council (NWTEDC), a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 51 years in service helping families throughout Carroll County, Tennessee. more

CARROLL COUNTY (December 28) — Tornadoes in December in nearby Dresden Tennessee has caused local residents to question why the city has not added tornado sirens in that Weakley County city, especially after the devastating tornado in December 2021. more

JACKSON (June 18) — After a week of pageant festivities and competitions, the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Class of 2022 voted Bethel University’s Gracelyn Eaves as Miss Congeniality. more

The Farmers Market had an abundance of fresh tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, onions, squash, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers. However, it sold out fast. If you are interested in produce, be sure to arrive early. more

The Macedonia Family and Community Education (FCE) Club held its March meeting at the Macedonia Community Center with six members present. President Martha Peters called the meeting to order and read the thought for the day by Charles Peacock. It reminded everyone that March is National Craft Month and to remember it is not just about the creativity, it is about the person you are becoming while you are creating. The creed was recited in unison and roll call was answered by the question ‘What do-it-yourself, art or craft project are you most proud of making?’ more

McKENZIE (December 9) — On Saturday, Hometown Health Clinic hosted the free community event “A Very Merry Hometown Christmas” and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of its newly renovated pediatric center. The event provided children with a chance to get their last-minute gift requests into Santa Claus along with a petting zoo, gift shoppe, a food truck and giveaways to Santa’s lucky little ones. more

McKenzie Rotary Club learned about Beating Hearts, a local support agency in McKenzie. more

The summer concert series Nights on Broadway once again relocated to the McKenzie Park Theatre on July 21 due to excessive heat. more

Bethel University’s production of Disney’s Freaky Friday continues this weekend. On March 31, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 2 and 7 p.m., Bethel Renaissance will perform the musical about a mother and daughter who switch roles. School-aged students are invited to a mid-week performance. The production is in the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church building on Stonewall Street. more

SkillsUSA held the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia during the week of June 20-24, 2022. Paul Prescott of McKenzie, Tennessee competed in the SkillsUSA Nationals and brought home the silver medal in the CNC Milling Contest. more

The 2022 session of McKenzie High School Band Camp was July 11-15 for percussion and color guard students and July 18-22 for all members. The camp lasted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, with the band practicing outside in the mornings and inside during the afternoons.  more

McKENZIE — Members of the Carroll County Humane Society volunteered their services to wait tables for tips to benefit the animals under their care at the local animal shelter. The Society members work tirelessly to provide food, shelter, and health services to dogs and cats - some abandoned. They rely heavily on donations. more

HUNTINGDON (June 28) —Team members from Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County recently visited the Carroll County Public Library to participate in readings during Toddler Time Playgroup, also known as Tot Time. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University held a blood drive on the McKenzie campus and exceeded its goal in blood donations. more

On Wednesday, December 28, 2023, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and Carroll County native was announced as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is issuing a public advisory for a salvage operation in Natchez Trace State Forest. more

During McKenzie Middle School’s annual Bridge Camp, students worked to invent new and innovative product plans to present to a group of influential business people in McKenzie. McKenzie Middle School’s Bridge Camp is a summer learning camp created to help students reach benchmarks before advancing to the next grade in August. more

HUNTINGDON — On Thursday, July 21, the Carroll County Library hosted the Summer Reading Grand Finale with events for the children. more

The Carroll County Humane Society is taking orders for fresh fruit to arrive during the first half of December. Selections include Navel Oranges (1/5 Bushel $25, 2/5 Bushel $30); Ruby Red Grapefruit (1/5 Bushel $25, 2/5 Bushel $30); Hamlin Juice Oranges (2/5 Bushel $30); more