NASHVILLE (March 17) — Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers at the Hermitage Hills Baptist Church on Lebanon Road in Nashville. more

Kevin Austin Lambuth, 26, of Huntingdon was cited and charged with Driving on a Suspended License: first offense on 04/22/23. more

Mrs. Betty Lou Simmons-Wilson, 80, of Hollow Rock, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Lifecare Center of Bruceton. Funeral services are Wednesday, September 6, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase … more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, are celebrating Manufacturing Week. more

The story of Andrew Jackson’s life is inseparable from the passionate and tumultuous love affair that defined his early years. In 1788, Jackson met Rachel Donelson, while boarding at the family’s tavern in Nashville, Tennessee. Andrew was instantly smitten, and their connection was immediate. However, there was a significant obstacle to their love story - Rachel was already married to Lewis Robards, a marriage plagued by troubles. more

JACKSON — Ryan Griffin (BA 2011) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during Union University’s Awards Banquet on November 3. more

PURYEAR - Mrs. Ellen Wooley, 78, of Puryear, Tennessee, formerly of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. Memorial services are 2 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023 in … more

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service announced today that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households as part of President Biden’s plan to distribute free at-home tests to Americans for free. The Postal Service reported over 68 million test kit packages (with four tests per kit) have been shipped to American households across all states, Tribes and territories; each package contains four individual test kits. On average, it takes just 1.2 days for the Postal Service to deliver a test kit package once it has been received from the manufacturer, kitted and entered into the mailstream. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Postal Service delivered over 6 million COVID-19 test kit packages — the highest single day volume delivered since shipping began at the end of January. “There are few assignments the Postal Service has received that better exemplify our public service mission than the request of the Biden Administration to deliver America’s COVID-19 test kits,” said Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Lou more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle, supported the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree organization, in providing $1.5 in STEM classroom grants across the Tennessee Valley. STEM classroom grants are key catalysts in opening doors of opportunity by providing access to resources, enabling innovative teaching practices, and expanding STEM curricula. Teachers can implement cutting-edge teaching methods and technologies, fostering an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning experiences. more

Sports Calendar January 9 - 16, 2024 High School Basketball McKenzie @Holllow Rock-Bruceton, January 9 McKenzie vs Creek Wood - January 12 McKenzie @ Bill Sandy High January 16 Huntingdon … more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Ms. Shannon Hensley Watson, 71, died January 10, 2024 at Baptist Hospital Carroll County. A Celebration of life will be set for a later date. Ms. Watson, a steelworker at … more

We now have honey! A lot of our customers have been asking for honey, and this past Saturday, we welcomed Camp Costello Farms from Hollow Rock. They brought their own delicious honey, complete with a honey dipper. In addition to being a wonderful natural sweetener, honey has many great medicinal qualities. more

NASHVILLE (July 21) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting public comment on a Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission proposal to create a 900-acre waterfowl refuge at Big Sandy WMA. If implemented, the refuge would be closed to all access from November 15 through February 12, 2023. more

Sausage Casserole 1 lb sausage, hot or mild 2 cups cooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheese more

I figure by now most of our readers know that I have some of the most random recollects of history. more

CARROLL COUNTY (November 8) — McKenzie and Atwood will have new mayors, following the November 8 general elections. more

McKENZIE (Formerly TREZEVANT) — Services for Mrs. Virginia Jewell Bobo, 95, were Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Republican Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Adam Allen … more

Mrs. Sammie Ruth Simpson, 71, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home. Funeral services are Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:00 PM noon, in the Chapel of Chase Funeral … more

The Carroll County Technical Center is celebrating its successful addition of the Dual Enrollment Welding Course with Tennessee College of Applied Technology McKenzie. more

Property Damage — On January 25, Deputy McGee, took a report from victim whose vehicle had been keyed all the way around as well as three tires being punctured. Damage estimated around $10,000. This incident is under investigation at this time. more