HUNTINGDON — A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a McKenzie man in connection to a house fire. more

McKENZIE (October 28) — A Saturday evening residential fire completely destroyed the home of Fred and Robyn Hatler, located on Langford Store Road, outside of McKenzie. more

Some of my fondest memories growing up come from my recollections of me as a little boy spending time with my granddad, Verdell Story. He was born and raised here, and when he returned home in the early 1980s after his career in California, it was as if he never left. Most of his friends and acquaintances welcomed him home. more

Mister (Fred) Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ more

NASHVILLE (October 19) — Tennessee’s unemployment rate for September 2023 inched up slightly from the state’s all-time low rate of 3.1%. Data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the seasonally adjusted rate increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.2% during the month. more

NASHVILLE (October 23) — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will implement indexing for Tennessee unemployment benefits, as well as several other changes to comply with legislation passed by members of the Tennessee General Assembly in 2021, 2022, and 2023. more

DYER COUNTY (October 20) — Friday, an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude occurred at 9:59 p.m. near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee [11 miles from the epicenter]. The event was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). more

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (October 14) — Kirsten Sass, local triathlon legend and trainer, competed against an elite field of professional triathletes in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first women’s edition of the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship. more

HUNTINGDON (October 18) — During Wednesday’s Huntingdon Board of Education meeting, four teachers were granted tenure at the recommendation of Director Dr. Jonathan Kee. The four individuals, Leeah Bergman (HMS Math), Ryan Vincent (HMS History), Lesley White (HMS ELA) and Candice Wilson (HPS Pre-K), meet the requirements from Tennessee’s Department of Education. more

McKENZIE — On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the City of McKenzie and Bethel University will bring the annual Boo Bash event to the McKenzie town square for the 10th year. more

McKENZIE (October 10) — The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the arrest of 28-year-old Alec Akin. Akin was charged with three counts of tax evasion and one count of theft for filing false documents related to transactions on personal vehicles. more

McKENZIE (October 21) — The McKenzie Police and Fire Departments worked with Hometown Hangout to raise funds for Christmas for Kids. Firefighters and police officers were on hand taking part in a meet-and-greet with community members with police vehicles and fire trucks on the scene. They also helped serve and work the carry-out orders. A bounce house and slide were also provided for the youth. more

HUNTINGDON (October 19) — The Town of Huntingdon dedicated its government complex building in memory of long-time mayor and resident Dale R. Kelley on Thursday. A crowd of family and friends joined Huntingdon Mayor Nina Smothers for the dedication of the building. more

LEXINGTON (October 18) — A Carroll County woman and her son have died following a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver in Lexington, Tennessee on Wednesday. more

Mom was not a big proponent of Halloween. She thought it had pagan roots. Or at least, she feared the idea of haunted houses, witches stirring up secret recipes over a burning cauldron, and guys running around wearing that bloody mask with the hatchet sticking into the skull might warp us for life. more

Sampson W. Keeble, a prominent figure in Tennessee’s political history, left an indelible mark on the state through his remarkable accomplishments and dedication to public service. Born in 1833, Keeble’s life journey took him from humble beginnings as a slave to becoming the first African American to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly in the late 19th century. His legacy of resilience and trailblazing in politics continues to inspire generations of leaders and citizens. more

MURRAY (October 13) — Five years after securing federal funding – not to mention decades of lobbying and planning – local and state officials on Thursday celebrated the completion of the new four-lane section of U.S. 641 connecting Murray to Hazel and the Tennessee/Kentucky state line. more

The Carroll County Commission met Monday night, October 9 with a light agenda. more

Huntingdon City Hall, 19810 E Main St, Huntingdon, Tenn. will be formally named “Dale R. Kelley Center” on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The dedication ceremony is after the 5:15 p.m. council meeting. This date was chosen in honor of former Mayor Kelley’s birthday. more