Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 16.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g on August 1, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

Nashville (August 16, 2022) –  A visitor accused of smuggling drugs into a Tennessee Department of Correction facility will now face murder charges following the overdose death of an … more

McKENZIE (April 18) — On Thursday, the Lady Rebels softball team hosted McEwen. McKenzie was down early in the game with a score of 4-0. The Lady Rebels cut the lead to 4-2 before the game got delayed due to weather. more

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

Mr. Darryl Lynn McDowell, 63, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home. Mr. McDowell was born October 14, 1960 to the late LeeRoy McDowell and Alpha Louise Byler. … more

I have been a music nut for most of my life. This may come as a shocker to some, but I have never cared much for modern music. It has always been classic country or classic rock. I don’t know if that makes me an old soul or just an oddity, but it wasn’t easy to be a teenager listening to George Jones and Merle Haggard while your friends were into Metallica or Pearl Jam.  more

One of the more intriguing individuals from Tennessee history has a more significant impact on Texas history. Sam Houston, who became the first President of Texas, was originally from Virginia and found a foothold in politics within the State of Tennessee. He would go on to be the only person to serve as governor of two separate states. more

With time ticking away and deadline quickly approaching, I struggled to find a muse for this week’s story. Thank goodness for Google as a search of "on this date in history” turned up a quote from Tennessee’s Andrew Johnson. On May 9, 1865, President Johnson declared the Civil War “may be regarded as virtually at an end.” This opened the rabbit hole and away I went. more

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Enchem America Inc. officials announced today the … more

Grape Salad 8 oz. sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar Red and green seedless grapes Pecans Brown sugar Mix sour cream, cream cheese and sugar together. Wash grapes and add to dressing. Add pecans. Place in bowl and sprinkle with brown sugar. more

McKENZIE — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels are working hard to prepare the 2023-24 show — a salute to “The Phantom of the Opera” — before performances begin. more

Joshua A. Dailey, 34, of Trezevant was issued a citation for Trespassing on August 4. more

Public Intoxication — Mikel Thomas Dillingham, 54, of Hollow Rock, was arrested on 10/19/23 for public intoxication. Deputy Meier responded to a call at a home in Hollow Rock for an unwanted male subject. When on scene, Mikel was discovered in the bathroom with the door off the hinges and yelling and talking to an imaginary person. He was under the influence of narcotics and made several comments about killing himself. The owner of the home did not want him charged, just wanted him to leave but the deputy took him for suicide watch and public intoxication. more

Marcus E. and Lydia N. Yoder to Wilbur and Irene Eicher, District 16. more

Saturday, June 4 kicked off McKenzie’s Farmers Market season. Booths lined the interior and exterior of the Farmers Market building, at 2431 Cedar Street from 8 a.m. until their products sold out. more

BUENA VISTA — An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Lexington man accused of arson and burglary. more

COVID-19 numbers are on the rise once again. The week of July 17-23, Tennessee averaged 2,888 positive cases out of 6,182 tests per day. Seven cases per day resulted in hospitalization, and 13 resulted in death.  more

The Dixie Performing Arts Center announces registration for their kids’ and adults’ summer camps on Monday, April 22. With a wide range of activities spanning from pottery to music to photography and more, there’s something for everyone regardless of age, interest, or skill level. more

DUI — Dev Nimeshbhai Patel, 21, Tyson Avenue, Paris, was charged with DUI after he wrecked on April 20. more

According to the bid notice dated March 9, 2018, The Waldren Street STP Lighting project plan involves street light installation, curb ramp installation, and sidewalk replacement to comply with ADA regulations. The project is located in the City of McKenzie, Tenn., on Waldren Street, South Main Street and Broadway Street. more