MURFREESBORO (March 13) — Kylie Reynolds of McKenzie is one of two finalists for the Class 1A, Division I Miss Basketball 2022-23. She has committed to play collegiate ball at Bethel University. Kylie and her sister, Mikaela are both starters for the Lady Rebels and helped the team earn the Class 1A basketball championship in Murfreesboro in March 2022 and 2023. She averaged 16.6 points per game during her 2022-23 season. Kylie is the daughter of Stephanie McClerkin and the late Roscoe McClerkin. more

HUNTINGDON (April 27) — Carroll County Electric Department Board of Directors had a short agenda for their monthly meeting on April 27. However, Ryan Drewry, general manager, said the department has some long-term needs to consider. more

On December 22, 2019, a two-year-old Atticus Finn Ecker wore a red eye mask, cheesed for the camera and said, “I’m a superhero.” His little voice was halfway between a baby still learning to talk and a little boy who was growing up too fast. Little did anyone know what a superhero he would become at 73 months old, 4 short years later. more

The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, December 14, to approve four appointments to the McKenzie Industrial Board. Those include the reappointment of Ricky Price (2 year term) and the appointment of six year terms to Mark Anderson II, Chuck Sisson and John Wright. Also up for discussion and approval is the recommendation of Earnest Umstead to the position of Water/Sewer Department Supervisor. If approved, Umstead’s promotion will take effect January 1, 2024 with the retirement of Billy Wood. more

PARIS (December 18) — On Monday, Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway announced TDOT has given the county the green light on the five-lane expansion of HWY 614 from the state line to Puryear. He said the five-lane has been approved and is in the 10-year plan for Henry County. “Everyone knows how hard we worked for this and now we’re finally on the way,” he said. more

HUNTINGDON (April 26) — The $10 annual wheel tax on each motorized vehicle registered in Carroll County should end on December 31. That’s if the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake is purchased by the State of Tennessee, said Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler. more

March is Women’s History Month. The month-long declaration is designed to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. The next four weeks will be dedicated to Tennessee women who were trailblazers that left a legacy impacting future generations. more

MURFREESBORO (March 11) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels defended their state title by defeating the Wayne County Lady Wildcats 71-54. The Lady Rebels took a quick lead in the first quarter and added onto that throughout the night. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, May 8 with an agenda containing four resolutions, two of which deal with amendments to the 2022-23 Highway Budget. Resolution 5-02-2023 amends the Highway Fund Budget $80,000 transferring from the Workers Compensation Insurance line item into the expenditure accounts to adjust line items due to cost increases in maintenance ($10,000), travel ($10,000), and equipment ($60,000). Resolution 5-03-2023 amends the Highway Fund Budget to balance the salary by $2,000 due to vacation pay for employees who have retired. more

What’s that old adage about not missing the water till the well runs dry…. It came to life when I woke up from the operation and couldn’t see jack squat out of my right eye. A detached retina is not a thing of beauty. more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon annual Christmas Parade is rescheduled to Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m. in the downtown area. It was originally scheduled for December 9, however, severe weather was predicted and the city leaders correctly chose to delay the event. 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

HENRY COUNTY — A 1984 Chevrolet Camaro was recovered Tuesday near the Springville pump house after being submerged for years in Kentucky Lake has been identified as a car stolen from a local dealership. more

Three years ago I wrote a letter to the editor about a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) of two wean-to-finish hog barns that were proposed to be built in the Big Buck Community northwest of Huntingdon. more

  DOVER, Tenn. - A 30-year-old Joelton man lost his life when a 14-foot aluminum boat capsized on Monday, November 6, 2023, on Kentucky Lake in Stewart County.  Tennessee Wildlife … more

McKENZIE (December 9) — Eddie L. Shaw, 40, Cedar Street, McKenzie and Jaclyn N. Dodd, 32, McDonald Avenue, McKenzie, were charged with several drug charges after a traffic stop due to a display of registration violation. more

TENNESSEE — The labor force estimates for Tennessee indicate a strong labor force with 3.4 percent unemployment statewide compared to a national average of 3.5 percentage points. more

Get out that old record player and join the current revolution of listening to music. more

ATWOOD (December 7) — Students, faculty, and staff of West Carroll now have a medical clinic on campus, thanks to an agreement with Evans Clinic of Huntingdon. The contractual arrangement provides for a medical practitioner to visit the three campuses each Tuesday to serve the people at West Carroll schools. more

January Deep Freeze Closed 2022 Year Some Tennessee residents received the white Christmas they had in their letters to Santa. Freezing temperatures along with snow and ice put a damper on the holiday as TVA and local electric municipalities participated in scheduling rolling blackouts. Carroll County was to be included but the blackouts were short lived in the county. more