The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on December 28. more

Rising to the top in the political arena is nearly impossible without committing a few sins along the way. Some in Tennessee’s history stand out for their questionable ethics and have enveloped themselves with cronyism and nepotism. The governorship of Ray Blanton is probably the most atrocious in the modern era. more

 I’m not against New Year resolutions. I even made one once. But it didn’t work out. I explained it in great detail to Jane Hill. I told her it came to me in a vision in late December. And I “resoluted” it because there was definitely a higher power involved; it was like some unseen force destined it to be….  more

McKenzie, TN Ms. Linda D. Fuller, 77, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. The family will have a memorial service for her at a later date. Ms. Fuller, was born in … more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Samuel Kenneth “Kenny” Carrell are Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at First Baptist Church McKenzie at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the … 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

DECATUR COUNTY  (January 1, 2023) – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office … more

Jarrod Nathan Bailey was a caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle, “honey,” and friend.  He left us suddenly on December 29, 2022 at the age of 46. He was born to Thomas … more

Reverend Darrell Marshall died December 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life Services is Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Rd., Lithonia, Georgia. Interment is … more

Mrs. Margaret Ann Pearson, 84 of Cedar Grove, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. more

Mrs. Laura Jane Kirk, 88, of Collierville, Tennessee died Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home in Collierville. Funeral services were  Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in the Chapel of Chase … more

Mrs. Joyce June Roberts, 78, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home. A memorial service for Mrs. Roberts will be held at a later date. Mrs. Roberts was born … more

McKENZIE, Tenn - Funeral services for James D. Henson are Sunday, January 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 5 p.m. … more

Funeral services for James "Jimmy" Allen Brown are Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at … more

McKENZIE (December 16) — Bethel University recognizes undergraduates for their outstanding academic work. Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University, announced the College of Arts and Sciences fall semester 2022 Honor Roll and Dean’s List student achievements.  more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/gallon,  according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 39.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 8.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.68 per gallon. more

PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Henry County Carl Perkins Center, 24th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Henry County School System and Paris Special School District, would like to make parents aware of a new program this holiday season. more

NASHVILLE (December 23) — Congress passed legislation to end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare will be required to reverify the eligibility status of everyone receiving TennCare or CoverKids benefits. One of TennCare’s top priorities during this process is to make sure all eligible members do not risk a gap in health care coverage. more

PARIS — Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 in the community and within the facility, Henry County Healthcare Center will only allowing visitors to enter the facility through the main lobby area.   more

Stephen and Jack Brown participated in the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church-McKenzie. more