McKENZIE  - The McKenzie Middle School baseball team swept the West Carroll War Eagles last week with a 10-1 on the road and an 8-2 victory on their home turf. During the first game of the … more

(DRESDEN, Tenn.) – Usually, planet-conscious travelers seek to reduce the marks they leave behind as they explore new cultures. But a recent group of primarily Weakley County students left an … more

McKenzie, Tennessee Graveside funeral services for Lowell Thomas Vaughn, 86, are Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Interment will follow the … more

Mr. Robert Cursey, 80, of Jackson, Tennessee, died Friday April 7, 2023, at Volunteer Community Hospital. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday April 11, 2023, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter … more

  HOLLOW ROCK, TENN. - Mrs. Ruth Smothers Eason, 69, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services are Wednesday, April … more

HUNTINGDON  - The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third of three Capitol Talks this Friday, April 14, 2023,  8 a.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. Freshman … more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2023) – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is requesting  federal emergency assistance for ten counties impacted by the tornadoes and severe … more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced mobile office hours for the month of April. Mobile office hours in Henry County are Tuesday, April 4, 1-3 p.m. at the Henry County Courthouse, Basement Conference Room, 101 West Washington Street, Paris. Mobile office hours in Carroll County are Thursday, April 6, 9-11 a.m. at the Huntingdon City Hall, 19801 East Main Street, Huntingdon. more

The West Carroll Special School District (WSSD) Work Session is Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. Agenda items include the budget overview and review; discussion of debt services and bonds; discussion of TISA projections for 2023-24; discussion of yearly Board of Education calendar and discussion of safety, facilities and growth planning. more

The McKenzie Garden Club began its 97th year with an add-a-dish luncheon and the first meeting of 2023 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Debby Simon, the newly-elected president, called the meeting to order. more

McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie Middle School (MMS) released the All A’s and All A’s and B’s Honor Roll earners for the third nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. more

Lifeline Blood Services collected 47 units of blood during the McKenzie High School Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 29. more

McKENZIE (March 31) — Bethel University Board of Trustee member Patty Kahlden was in McKenzie Friday. A longtime supporter of the university and the Bethel Athletic Department presented Football Coach Michael Jasper and Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell with a generous gift for the football program. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Rural Health Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen access to care. This bill would help rural medical facilities to increase staff, extend hours of operation, acquire additional technology and equipment, and pay for construction costs. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

GUATEMALA CITY — Six Bethel University students helped ensure Guatemalan children had healthy smiles March 5-11 as part of a Global Studies collaboration with Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries. Led by Stacie Freeman, director of Bethel’s international outreach, and fellow co-founder of a new nonprofit for student-staffed travel service projects, Julie Hill, the trip included a mix of compassionate ministry and culture-sharing. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie Band held its annual beauty revues for students in McKenzie Special School District. The competition included competition in six categories. The event was in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The winners ranged in age from 4 to 18 and are pictured. more

NASHVILLE (March 2023) — Unemployment estimates in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley were mixed for the period of February 2023 compared to January 2023. more

PURYEAR (March 28) — Representatives of Paris BPU, Silicon Ranch and Tennessee Valley Authority gathered in Puryear at the new 6.75-megawatt solar farm for a ‘flip the switch’ event to symbolically turn on the power the 20,410 solar panels (modules) in 230 rows that span 80 acres. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 43 grants totaling $203,244,525 from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC is administering in the form of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure grants. more

HARDIN COUNTY, — A 79-year-old Tennessee boater lost his life on the Tennessee River. The body believed to be William Mayfield from Silverton, Tennessee was recovered Saturday, April 1, on the Tennessee River and is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification. more