Multiple Charges — Cory Dale Alspaugh, 31, of 221 Marie Street, Hollow Rock, was charged with aggravated assault, domestic assault, and reckless endangerment following a May 12 incident at his home. more

ATWOOD — War Eagle graduate Jalen Anglin recently announced his commitment to Tennessee State University in Nashville. The 6-4 combo player courted offers from TSU, Tennessee Tech, Walters State Community College, and Columbia State Community College. more

My name is Virginia “Ginger” House and I am asking for your vote for Carroll County Commissioner for District 7. more

The recent series of earthquakes in Mexico got me thinking about the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812. For those unfamiliar with the New Madrid Earthquakes, these were a set of three earthquakes and aftershocks that led to the natural creation of Reelfoot Lake in Lake and Obion counties. more

Huntingdon teams are winding down the season to tournament time in the next few weeks for volleyball, soccer, and cross country. more

Christopher Ryan McIntyre 24, of Huntingdon to Angel Gabrielle Reindl 22, of Huntingdon. more

Mr. Lucian Milbern Kee Sr., 76 ,of Buena Vista, Tennessee died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were Sunday, December 4, 2022 in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with … more

HUNTINGDON (January 19) — Carroll County will soon implement a program to help jail inmates to successfully return to society after completing their jail terms. It is called Evidence-Based Re-Entry Program. more

The Carroll County Family Community and Education (FCE) Council meeting was held on January 16 in the conference room of the County Complex with 12 members present. more

McKENZIE (February 9) — During the February meeting of the McKenzie City Council, on the first reading, the legislative body voted in favor of Ordinance #550 amending the text of McKenzie’s Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9, “Provisions Governing Industrial Districts”, Section 11-902 to include general merchandise in M-2 district (heavy industrial districts). This would allow for a proposed store like Dollar General to operate near the intersection of Highway 22 and University Drive. Once the second reading of Ordinance #550 is approved, the Dollar General developers will go back before the McKenzie Regional Planning Commission and present their design and other aspects to the commission before they begin construction. more

McKENZIE (March 7) — During the Tuesday evening meeting of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education board members agreed to add cross country to McKenzie High School’s slate of athletic programs. Faculty member Beth Mathis will serve as the coach. more

TREZEVANT (MARCH 14) — Trezevant Mayor and Council are delaying the construction of an amphitheater in the city park following last month’s meeting in which the only two bids differed significantly in price. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Transportation Modernization Act, historic legislation to create a new strategy and invest $3.3 billion to accommodate Tennessee’s record growth, address traffic congestion and meet transportation needs across rural and urban communities. The bill received bipartisan legislative support and was backed by dozens of organizations across the state. more

We used to explore the mysteries of the universe from the back booth of Frank’s Dairy Bar. As budding teenagers, over a cheeseburger, fries and a cherry coke, we’d discuss relevant and eye-opening topics. Looking back, my favorite might have been the single shoe theory. more

Michael Schaffer, a student at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie, received a Skill Point Certificate in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 5-Axis Milling Programmer program during the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships. The CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer is a cutting machine that is moved in five different directions and monitored by a numerical computer control rather than by hand. more

ATWOOD (September 7) — The West Carroll Special School District school board approved a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. This budget includes a 6.25 percent salary increase for all employees of the district. more

McKenzie (September 15) — McKenzie Fire and Rescue Department donated a 1988 Pierce pumper truck to the Carroll County Fire Department on Friday, September 15. more

By Caleb Revill All former Atwood High School students from the classes of 1956-1983 are invited to attend a Grand Get-Together on Saturday, October 21. The event is open for all graduates, … more

NASHVILLE — County unemployment rates dropped in a majority of Tennessee’s counties in November, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Eighty-nine of the state’s 95 counties recorded lower rates for the month. more