New population estimates from the Decennial Census compare population growth in Tennessee counties and towns in April 2020 to April 2010. It also compares growth between 2020 and 2021. Though each of the tri-counties grew from 2020-2021, the census indicates decreasing populations in Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties from 2010. more

McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 22-27, 2023 in McKenzie. All events are scheduled for downtown. more

The Carroll County Veterans Coalition is hosting its Second Annual Veterans Information Fair on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at the Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Fairgrounds … more

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting a public meeting Tuesday, May 24, 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center to listen to community concerns about the future management of … more

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce 10 New Site Development Grant RecipientsGrants total more than $3 million NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and … more

CARROLL COUNTY (January 3) — The Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court issued 91 criminal indictments when they convened on January 3. more

NASHVILLE — Juneteenth is now recognized as an official state holiday in Tennessee and the U.S. more

HUNTINGDON (August 14) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday night with a short agenda with three resolutions dealing with the county budget. Chairman Pro Tempore Darrell Ridgley presided over the meeting as County Mayor Joseph Butler could not attend due to a prior engagement. more

McKENZIE — Willie Huffman is retiring after a three-year stint as the president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology at both McKenzie and Paris. His retirement is April 30, 2024. more

McLEMORESVILLE — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recognized four century old businesses on Friday morning, August 26, at the McLemoresville Activities Center. more

Three weeks after the TCAP English/language arts (ELA) scores revealed that more than half of Tennessee’s third-grade students faced high retention risks, the Tennessee Department of Education released a new chart representing students from each school district who decided to retake the assessment. more

McKENZIE (August 18) — The 2022-23 Lady Rebels basketball team was honored for their state championship title during halftime festivities of the McKenzie/Huntingdon football game. more

NASHVILLE (Dec. 20, 2023) — Three finalists have been selected for the next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll. All three will participate in public interviews on the campus in Paris, TN, on Jan. 9, 2024, the next step in the selection process. more

Four proposed Constitutional amendments will be on the November 8 State and Federal General Election ballot.  Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants voters to know the process for amendments to pass in Tennessee. more

McKenzie — The physical roadside sign that welcomed passersby to McKenzie and Bethel University must be totally removed because it encroaches on the state right of way on State Route 22N. more

McKENZIE (April 13) — The April monthly meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council had a light agenda. Parks and Recreation Director Billy Hollowell stated the City’s pickleball court is moving closer to completion. The surface has been poured along with the necessary striping. By mid-May, the court should have had enough time to cure and then netting will be installed. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association held its first official meeting Thursday, June 8, in the McKenzie High School Theater. Brad Camp, Class of 1983, led the meeting and reviewed the organizations new bylaws and committees. Attendees were urged to sign in via a Google Form where they inputted their names, email addresses and phone numbers for contact. They also answered when they graduated from McKenzie High School, their involvement in school organizations, and if they would be interested in joining a committee. more

HUNTINGDON — One of two courtrooms and two offices at the Carroll County Courthouse received water damage on July 19 after an early morning rain storm. more

December 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more