In the annals of country music history, one name stands out with a unique blend of talent, humor, and tragedy: David “Stringbean” Akeman. Born on June 17, 1915, in Annville, Kentucky, Akeman’s musical journey would take him to great heights, including performances on the Grand Ole Opry and the iconic television show Hee Haw. However, it is his untimely death and the subsequent events that would forever etch his name in the hearts of fans and musicians alike. more

Pasta & Politics Postponed The Carroll County Republican Party regrets to inform you that the annual Pasta & Politics dinner originally scheduled for September 30 has been postponed due to illness. More information may be available at a later date. more

McKENZIE (December 9) — On Saturday, Hometown Health Clinic hosted the free community event “A Very Merry Hometown Christmas” and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of its newly renovated pediatric center. The event provided children with a chance to get their last-minute gift requests into Santa Claus along with a petting zoo, gift shoppe, a food truck and giveaways to Santa’s lucky little ones. more

Time keeps marching on. As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. The ticking clock symbolizes not just the passage of time but the chance for a fresh start, a canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant hues of new adventures and new memories. more

  HUNTINGDON  The family of Evola Laws Thompson of Huntingdon announced her passing on February 27, 2024, at the age of 96 years. She was born in Huntingdon, Tennessee, on … more

HUNTINGDON — Mrs. Palma “Pam” Adams Rivers, 67, of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at … more

Construction work is well underway on the new Atwood/Trezevant bypass starting at the Gibson/Carroll County line and stretching over 12 miles to McKenzie. more

Mary Hamilton Bryant to Sarah K. and Deborah Rogers. more

McKenzie Rotary Club learned about Beating Hearts, a local support agency in McKenzie. more

The summer concert series Nights on Broadway once again relocated to the McKenzie Park Theatre on July 21 due to excessive heat. more

On August 28th, 2022 at approximately 3:01am officers responded to 504 N. College St. in reference to a possible burglary in progress. As officers responded they received information that shots … more

Theft of Property — On September 18, Bobby Mann stated he placed his vehicle at the intersection of Highway 219 and Northwood Dr. on September 14 to be displayed for sale. Mr. Mann returned the vehicle back to his residence on September 17. Mr. Mann also stated that on September 18, when he returned home after church, he noticed that the license plate was missing from the vehicle. more

DRESDEN (September 30) — In a much talked about region contest, McKenzie’s Rebels defeated the Dresden Lions 40-7 to take command of the Region 6A lead. Jackson Cassidy and Marquez Taylor both had big nights against the Lions. more

Multiple Charges — Toni Bennett 28, of Hollow Rock was cited for drug paraphernalia and transported to Madison County for active warrants. more

HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- Andrew Loyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera comes to the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon, with performances on Nov. 4-5 and 11-12, 2022.Over the past 15 … more

In 1968, Buford Pusser was re-elected Sheriff of McNairy County for a third and final term. According to his family, in the six years he served as sheriff he was stabbed seven times and shot eight (those numbers can not be confirmed). more

MURFREESBORO (January 28) — For the second time in school history, the Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs have claimed a state basketball championship. The Mustangs battled Thurman Francis Middle School in a 55-26 championship win in the James C. Haile State Basketball Tournament. more

The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions on February 1. more

I have been thinking about moving to Wyoming. They’ve got drifting tumbleweeds and wide open spaces like Gene and Roy sang about back when the west was really wild. They’ve got mountain ranges with enticing names like Teton, Wind River, Bighorn, Medicine Bow and my favorite, Absaroka. more

MURFREESBORO (March 13) — Kylie Reynolds of McKenzie is one of two finalists for the Class 1A, Division I Miss Basketball 2022-23. She has committed to play collegiate ball at Bethel University. Kylie and her sister, Mikaela are both starters for the Lady Rebels and helped the team earn the Class 1A basketball championship in Murfreesboro in March 2022 and 2023. She averaged 16.6 points per game during her 2022-23 season. Kylie is the daughter of Stephanie McClerkin and the late Roscoe McClerkin. more