The shooting happened at approximately midnight in the 400 block of Travis Road. Deputies from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department and officers from the Martin Police Department had responded to the area on a report of a stolen vehicle that had been set on fire. Information gathered during their investigation led them to the home of 44-year-old Bobby Dickens, a resident in the area. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — The McKenzie Special School District announces McKenzie High School has hired Keith Hodge as head football coach. Hodge is the 2023 Dresden football coach that blemished the Rebels’ undefeated regular season. Both teams met in the semi-final with the Rebels advancing to the state championship game. more

NASHVILLE — The County of Carroll has requested two changes in its form of government. In February, the Carroll County Commission voted to request a reduction in the number of road supervisors and also to convert to centralized accounting - one accounting department for all the county’s operations. more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

The McKenzie Garden Club gathered at the McKenzie CP Church for their first meeting of 2024, celebrated with an add-a-dish luncheon. The meeting began with a devotional offered by member Robin Bentley. more

APRIL 17, 2024 LUNCH & LEARN Canva Made Simple with Elizabeth Pritchett 11-1 p.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m. https://growmckenzie.com/events‐calendar/lunch‐learn‐canva. Registration is required, Chamber Members are Free, and non-members cost $20. more

Thursday, April 4 • Baseball at home against Westview at 4:30 p.m. JV game afterward. more

MARTIN (March 22) — The mental health crisis in schools was discussed during the 2024 West Tennessee Education Summit held Friday, March 8, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. more

McKENZIE — Each year on Easter weekend, Overflow Church hosts a celebration for the town by offering a free carnival for children in the area. It is in celebration of the fact that through Jesus’ death on the cross, Jesus defeated death and sin and through his resurrection, He made a way for new life, righteousness and forgiveness, according to the local church. more

McKENZIE (March 26) — On Tuesday, Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District visited with the McKenzie Rotary Club. He spoke at length on various issues taking place in Washington, D.C. more

McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School Library. more

McKENZIE — Sweet Jordan’s is opening in McKenzie on April 15 after a long delay after announcing its expansion in November 2021. more

PARIS (March 28) — Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 years of safe driving with United Parcel Service during a brief ceremony at the Paris Tennessee distribution center. Pate, a McKenzie resident, his wife Gina, and girls, Emma, Sydney and Lydia were in attendance. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, April 8 to discuss a significant paving project to be undertaken by the Carroll County Highway Department. more

HUNTINGDON (March 28) — TVA and the Carroll County Electric are funding $40,880 annually for each of the next five years to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for economic development services. more

HUNTINGDON (March 26) — Water issues including miscolored water and improper readings of customer water meters were discussed during the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council meeting on March 26. During the same meeting, the Council approved $1,536,146 in two projects to replace aging water lines and to install all new self-reading water meters. more

HUNTINGDON (March 25) — On Thursday, the Carroll County Budget Committee concluded its second round of annual budget presentations from department directors. Presenting were Sheriff Andy Dickson, Road Supervisors Ronnie Wade and Ricky Scott, School Superintendent Johnny McAdams, Solid Waste Director Jeff Heyduck, Clerk and Master Kenneth Todd, Prevention Coalition Director Heather Foster and Mayor Joseph Butler. more

HUNTINGDON — Playtime for many youngsters is limited because of their personal limited mobilities. Well, there is a new inclusion park headed to Carroll County - slated for the summer of 2024. more

HUNTINGDON (March 27) — McKenzie played Adamsville in their first game of the Diamond Classic. The Rebels were down by one at the end of the first inning. McKenzie was still in the game and scored one run in the second inning followed by another run in the third. more

HUNTINGDON (March 28) — McKenzie Rebels and the Huntingdon Mustangs were both foregoing Spring Break when they competed on March 28 in Huntingdon. more