With the onset of the Civil War and Tennessee’s secession, a group of pro-Union leaders in East Tennessee, which had rejected secession, petitioned Harris to allow the region to break away from the state and remain with the Union. Harris rejected this and sent troops under Felix K. Zollicoffer into East Tennessee. In the gubernatorial election later that year, William H. Polk, brother of former President James K. Polk, ran against Harris on a pro-Union ticket but was defeated 75,300 to 43,495. more

HUNTINGDON (May 24) — Hundreds of citizens of Carroll County sought answers to their questions about the Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreational Lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will soon own the fishing and recreational lake, and their inventory of managed lakes in Tennessee does not include any lakes for swimming, skiing, or pleasure boating. TWRA hosted an event on May 24 at the Carroll County Civic Center to hear the public’s comments. more

There were nine members and our agent present for the June meeting of the Bethel/Eastside FCE. more

The Inglenook Book Club met July 13 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 17 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore who opened with thanking our hostesses Zia Locke and Gayron Lyles for serving delicious pound cake, chocolates, and assorted beverages. The tables were decorated with red, white, and blue decor. more

DYER (January 24) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels slid past the Gibson County Lady Pioneers 57-55. The Lady Rebels took the lead in the final quarter to secure their victory. MHS was down 73-72 with 12 seconds remaining. Briley Auvenshine with a huge offensive rebound off a missed shot, kicked it out to Kylie Reynolds for a 3-pointer and the win. more

Cranberry Crunch 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/2 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter Can cranberry sauce (jellied or whole) more

Clarksburg welcomed a new business on Saturday, March 18, with the relocation and grand opening of Freedom Gunworks, LLC. Randy and Rachel Comeau have operated the business from their home for the past year. more

HUNTINGDON (April 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 26. more

The City Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, September 14, with a lengthy agenda. Old Business: Discussion/Approval to approve on 2nd reading of Ordinance 555 to adopt the 2018 … more

REAGAN (September 15) — The McKenzie Rebels improved their record Friday night to 4-1 with the non-region road win at Scotts Hill. McKenzie handled Scotts Hill with ease as they picked up the 43-13 victory. more

Mr. Audie Priestly Simpson, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Sunday September 24, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Huntingdon … more

McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. more

Carroll County Watershed Authority, the previous owner of the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake and the Crooked Creek mitigation site, is planning for dissolution, possibly in the year 2025. more

MEMPHIS — At the 2022 Memphis International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced a historic agreement that will propel economic development, education, and conservation throughout the mid-south. more

McKENZIE (May 30) — Memorial Day is to honor the memory of those troops who sacrificed it all in service to the country. The citizens of McKenzie memorialized those who did not return home to their families. more

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2022 Adult Leadership Carroll County Class. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project. more

Average gasoline prices declined in Jackson in the last week, averaging $3.819 per gallon July 24, according to GasBuddy’s survey of stations in Tennessee. Prices in Jackson were $4.556 per gallon a month ago and $2.767 per gallon one year ago. The national average price of regular gas has declined by 20 cents in the last week and stands at $4.327 per gallon. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler chicken flock at a farm in Weakley County. more

The state ranked Huntingdon Fillies defeated Union City on Tuesday and lost to state-ranked Gibson County during the final week of action in January. All compete in Class 12 2-A. more

The Inglenook Book Club met on March 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 22 members attending. President Carolyn Moore called the meeting to order and thanked hostesses Jean McKinnie and Genia Sherwood for the delicious cake, mixed nuts, chocolates and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Club Motto were recited and March birthdays were recognized for Jean McKinnie, Suzanne Howell and Genia Sherwood. more