Lifeline Blood Services is having blood drives in the tri-county area on the following December dates. more

HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll General Sessions Court on April 27 and 28. more

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology hosted its inaugural Tech Discovery Camp for rising eighth graders May 23-27. Fourteen students, recommended by McKenzie Middle School staff based on various criteria, spent the week rotating between four technical programs: Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Automotive, and Machine Tools. By the end of the week, each student spent a total of one day in each program. more

HUNTINGDON (June 29) Carroll County Watershed Authority meets Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. at Huntingdon City Hall. Authority members will review the 2021 year-end financial audit, which ended … more

I opposed Jill Holland when she first ran for mayor. more

The McKenzie Farmers Market is into the last few weeks before we close down for the winter months. However, there are lots of fresh fall produce including greens, squash and more. We also have delicious pork and beef tamales, coffee, baked breads, breakfast rolls, organic poultry, natural cleaners, fall candles, and much more. more

McKENZIE (October 13) — Pickleball, anyone? The city of McKenzie will soon have six new pickleball courts at the location of the former tennis courts, along Como Street in McKenzie City Park. more

PARIS (November 5) — The Marching War Eagles of West Carroll High School traveled to Henry County High School this past weekend to compete in the Division I Tenn. State Marching Band Championships. Even with the rain and wind the band went into their preliminary performance with the best show to date, according to the news release. more

Martin Van Eskew 1957 – 2022 HUMBOLDT  - Mr. Martin Van Eskew, 65, of Humboldt, Tennessee died Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral … more

MARTIN — Kelsea Koonce, of Dyersburg, and Hannah Bilger, of McKenzie, were recognized as the recipients of the Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Award during the University of Tennessee at Martin fall 2022 commencement Saturday, December 10. more

GLEASON — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs defeated the West Carroll Lady War Eagles 26-35. more

The Inglenook Book Club met February 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 19 members attending. Hostesses were Zia Locke and Beverly Mueller who served double chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberries, assorted cheesecake balls, chocolate candies and beverages. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. more

One of the most distinguished and memorable females in Tennessee history has to be Pat Summitt. From her stare that sends chills down your spine to her eight national championships coaching the Lady Vols basketball team, Summitt was the epitome of class on and off the court. The legendary status of a coach is upheld by her list of accolades which include membership in the Basketball Hall of Fame, coach of the year, coach of the century, winningest coach, mentor and philanthropist. more

Arthur E. and Katrina H. Bessette to Travis and Cynthia Thrasher in District 10. more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Larry D. Blaylock are Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Interment is at Caledonia Cemetery. The family will … more

 McKENZIE, Tenn. - A memorial service for Ricky Dean Blankenship will be scheduled for a later date. Mr. Blankenship, 62 years old, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at Jackson Madison … more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 2) — The No. 7 Bethel University Wildcats traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida to face No. 3 Keiser on Saturday in the NAIA Championship Series Quarterfinals. more

Drug Possession — Russell H. Wilkins, 27, of Huntingdon was charged with possession of schedule IV, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia on April 23 in Huntingdon. more

McKENZIE — Congratulations to Coach Michael Jasper and three of his Wildcat football staff members on being named to the FootballScoop 2022 Minority Watch List/Rising Star list.  more

The current heat wave across the South has got folks talking more about the weather in the last couple of weeks than college football, gas prices or the latest political jokes coming out of Washington put together. And I live in Florida. Everyone is a hot weather expert down here... more