It is difficult to watch Tennessee courts roll back the meaning of the sunshine law. more

Other Offenses — Michael T. Robertson 31, of Hollow Rock was placed under arrest for driving while drivers license was suspended: third offense. more

McKENZIE, Tenn.  - A memorial service for Mrs. Ruth Byron Metcalf is Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, 12 p.m. until … more

McKenzie Lady Rebel Basketball Coach John Wilkins was named 2021-2022 Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year by the TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association). more

Tuesday, November 8 Middle School Basketball McKenzie vs Harrelson, 6 p.m. Huntingdon at West Carroll, 6 p.m. more

Barbara Jean Melton 1934 - 2022 HUNTINGDON  - Mrs. Barbara Jean Melton, 88, of Huntingdon died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services were … more

DRESDEN (November 29)  — Area high school and college students now have a new opportunity for global travel, thanks to a new, local non-profit organization, Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC).  more

JACKSON, Tenn. (January 2, 2023): -- An urgent need for all blood types has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services today. West Tennessee’s blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE … more

January 24 Huntingdon basketball at Union City 6 p.m. McKenzie Basketball at Gibson County 6 p.m. Gleason vs. Dresden 6 p.m. West Carroll vs. Clarksburg 6 p.m. more

The WestTeach Class of 2022 is hosting the 2023 Education Summit in Jackson at the West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center on March 10. Attached is the agenda for the day. Please help us share this around West Tennessee. more

HUNTINGDON (March 8) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 8. more

Brittany N. Russell of McKenzie was charged with Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Schedule II with Intent on March 10. more

McKenzie (Tenn) Special School District is dismissing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 to allow students, faculty and staff ample time to travel to the McKenzie Rebels football quarterfinal … more

Domestic Assault, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property — Jesse Leo Thomas, 24, of Huntingdon, was arrested on November 25 for Domestic Assault and Vandalism. The victim of Thomas stated that Thomas picked up her phone and threw it at the oven which shattered the glass of the oven and the phone. He broke the dresser mirror, a rainbow vacuum, the return vent of the HVAC unit, and a television. He kicked and punched holes in the doors and walls and threw items off counters. He also through garbage all over the floor. more

Hunter-Chase Forrest Wortham, 23, of Buena Vista to Kayce Marie Brown, 22, of Bruceton. more

MARTIN (May 24) — Auria McClerking, of Huntingdon, and Audrie Washburn, of McKenzie, recently completed the University of Tennessee at Martin Veterinary Health Technology Program’s academic requirements. The two are now qualified to complete a six-week field internship with a veterinary clinic or research facility. more

Let me start by saying that I am not taking anything away from the Lady Rebel championship this year, but I wanted to take a few moments to remind and/or make our readers aware they were not the first female basketball team from Carroll County to win a state championship. more

This week, I decided to pull an archive I’ve not looked at since working on this column. Much to my surprise 1981, was something of an interesting year for McKenzie and Carroll County. more

HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll General Sessions Court on September 28 and 29. more

McKENZIE (October 13) — Two local police officers were promoted by new Police Chief Ryan White. The chief announced the promotions during the October 13 meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council. more