McKENZIE (October 12) — After two months of discussion, the McKenzie City Board of Mayor and Council voted against the de-annexation of Holland Farms, LLC by a split vote of 4-3. Voting against de-annexation were Councilpersons Bobby Young, Carol Armpriest and Tom Alexander; Mayor Ryan Griffin broke the tie with a no vote. Voting in favor of the Hollands were Councilpersons Charles Pruneau, Josefina Batton and Vice Mayor Jessie Townes. more

Friday, October 20 McKenzie vs Freedom P.A. Huntingdon at Camden more

Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on October 11, 2023, at 3 p.m., at Lakeside Senior Living Community, McKenzie. There were 16 members in attendance. President Moore called the meeting to order, and thanked her co-hostess, Victoria Ard for assisting her serving delicious carrot cake and chocolate cake, along with candy corn/peanut medley, and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Club Motto were recited by all. We had two guests present at the meeting-relative to member Jean McKinnie, and our local librarian-Ceil Pomphrey, who spoke to the group. Thank you was extended to telephone chair, Victoria Ard, for her calling to all members reminding about the meeting. more

With less than two weeks remaining until the October 20 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, Carroll County still needs 20 mentors to meet local student demand. More than 3,500 volunteer mentors are still needed statewide! more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 30.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.8 cents in the last week and stands at $4.41 per gallon. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” held October 16-22. more

Am I the only one confused here... I thought the Supreme Court ruled some time ago this “forgiving” government loans to college students was not legal, proper or allowed. I breathed a sigh of relief. Simply because I was under the strong persuasion that what’s fair for the goose is fair for the gander. more

. . says the Lord. With so much anger and hate boiling over in the Middle East, please allow me to share the following two passages of scripture with you, my neighbors: for the day of vengeance and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip? Because the day of their calamity is at hand; their doom comes swiftly. more

After serving two terms as President from 1829 to 1837, Andrew Jackson retired to his beloved plantation, The Hermitage, just outside of Nashville. His retirement, however, did not mark the end of his political influence but rather the beginning of a new phase in his career as a statesman. more

U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodities The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodities will be distributed to eligible residents on October 18 and 19. more

Cory Allen Burroughs, 36, of Gleason, to Natashia Lee Conley Martin, 38, of Gleason. more

Carrying a Weapon on Campus — Monterrio J. Johnson, 21, Memphis, was charged with Carrying a Firearm on School Property after a handgun was discovered in his vehicle on October 11 on the Bethel University campus. more

Nicholas J. Bowman, 20, of Cedar Grove, was arrested on September 26 for vandalism and evading arrest. Officer Hedge went to a residence on Cox Street due to a complaint of the subject tearing a house apart. more

Johnny Dwain Abbott to John D and Kathie Abbott in District 11. more

Ricky L. Sanders, 60, of Huntingdon and Alan Gordon Eccleston, 52. Of Huntingdon, were arrested for possession of schedule II meth and drug paraphernalia on October 9. more

HUNTINGDON (October 11) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 11. more

McKENZIE (October 14) — For much of the first half, the No. 12 Bethel Wildcats struggled on offense against the visiting Lakers of Roosevelt University. more

HUNTINGDON (October 13) — Friday night, Huntingdon welcomed Gibson County to Paul Ward Stadium for a region matchup. The Mustangs dominated the Pioneers on both sides of the ball and led the game 30-0 by the end of the first half. They scored twice more in the second half under a running clock. The victory advanced Huntingdon to a 7-1 record for the season, 5-0 for region play. more

CARL JACKSON HUNTINGDON — Mr. Carl Jackson, Jr., 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Bruceton. A memorial service was held Sunday, … more

1934 - 2023 Mr. Lynnwood Fields, 89, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home. Funeral services were Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home … more