MCKENZIE, Tenn. (September 2023)  – Bethel University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Britt announced Friday the hiring of Kyler Barnes as a new assistant with the program. … more

MES Fall Festival Fundraiser McKenzie Elementary School PTO is hosting its annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 165 Brooks Avenue, McKenzie. more

HUNTINGDON (November 8) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, November 8. more

McKENZIE (February 2) — Pre-K students at McKenzie Elementary School have new recreational equipment. more

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) Polls are open until 7 p.m. to cast your ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary in Tennessee.  more

$144 Million, that’s how much money could/will leave Tennessee public schools and flow into the pockets of private (for-profit) schools within the first year of the school voucher program, the money will “follow the student.” According to Governor Bill Lee’s proposal, the state will pay up to $7,000 annually per student that has the means and desire to attend a private school instead of the public school in their area. more

Since it is Flag Day in the United States, here are a few facts about the U.S. flag. more

This August, I ask for your support and vote as the lone conservative Republican in the District 4 County Commission race. I’ve served on the Carroll County Fire Department for the last 10 years and Carroll County Rescue the last three. more

  ELECTION RETURNS AUGUST 4, 2022 CARROLL COUNTY TENNESSEE Number of Precincts  Counted so far. The totals from each of the precincts are brought to the Carroll County Election Commission to be counted. The totals will be updated on Thursday evening as those are available to the media.         The General Election includes:   Circuit Court Judge, District 24, Part 1: … more

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

McKENZIE (December 6) — Lynn Watkins, 59, is retiring from his position as director of schools on June 30, 2023. more

GLEASON — A rural home was destroyed and the resident injured with burns following a fire Thursday, December 29 between McKenzie and Gleason. more

James Olin Atkins, 87, died on January 15, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1935 to Lola Wilder and John Wendell Atkins, Sr. in McKenzie, Tenn..  He met the love of his life and high school … more

Ruth Helen Brinkley to Kanubhai Patel in District 4. more

  Trezevant, Tenn. - Mr. Douglas Leverne McCormick, 63, of Trezevant, died at his home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Memorial services are Tuesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Mount Ararat … more

JACKSON  (June 7, 2023) - An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Jackson Police Department, Madison County … more

MCKENZIE, Tenn.   (August 2023) - The Bethel University Bass Fishing team along with Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell and Head Fishing Coach Garry Mason visited the Caymas Boat Company … more

Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church, 2945 Ephesus Church Road, Hollow Rock, is celebrating its 200th anniversary on Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m. more

William Denton, 30, of Atwood, was cited in the General Sessions for animal cruelty on November 2. Carroll County dispatch received a call for a dog on Christine St. in Atwood about having a plastic jug stuck on its head. When deputies arrived on scene, they witnessed a dog with a plastic water jug stuck on its head. The animals were also malnourished and appeared to not be receiving the proper amount of food and water to maintain correct body weight. The defendant admitted that the dogs were his. more

The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, February 8, at 6 p.m. with the following items on the agenda: discussion/approval of Landon Priestley’s Eagle Scout proposal; discussion/approval to offer monthly property taxes payments in lieu of yearly payment. Before the meeting at 5 p.m., the Council will hold a workshop to review paperwork of existing liquor stores. more