Carroll County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Membership Banquet on October 23 at the Carroll County Civic Center. During the event, the Chamber presented annual awards. more

McKENZIE (October 26) — The tenth anniversary of the Boo Bash, a joint effort between Bethel University and the City McKenzie, was one of the biggest yet with approximately 3,500 people attending. more

HUNTINGDON — A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a McKenzie man in connection to a house fire. more

McKENZIE (October 28) — A Saturday evening residential fire completely destroyed the home of Fred and Robyn Hatler, located on Langford Store Road, outside of McKenzie. more

McKENZIE (October 26) — On Thursday night, the McKenzie Rebels hosted the West Carroll War Eagles for the Region 6-1A championship. Coming into the game, both teams were 4-0 in the region. At night’s end, the Rebels took the win, 42-12. more

HUNTINGDON (October 27) — On Friday, the Huntingdon Mustangs welcomed Trenton Peabody to Paul Ward stadium for their final regular season match-up. Their 48-14 victory over the Golden Tide capped a nine-game winning streak and gave them a 9-1 regular season record. The Mustangs are a perfect 7-0 in Region 6-2A and claimed the region title for the 2023 season. more

McKenzie Church of Christ Free Spaghetti Supper The McKenzie Church of Christ is hosting a FREE spaghetti supper at their building on Highland Drive on Thursday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. (or until all food is gone). Dining-in is available or drive-thru if you want to pick it up and go home to eat. The menu consists of spaghetti, crackers, dessert and a drink (drink for dining in only). This meal is FREE to all who are hungry, or in need of Christian fellowship. All you have to do is come by. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions please call (731) 352-2106 or (731) 695-6576. more

The following cases were heard on October 25 in Carroll County General Sessions Court. 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

Amber Dawn Judd Waters, 43, of Atwood, to Bobby Joe Whitmore, 48, of Atwood. more

Trevor and Kristi Smith to Charles Joseph Noles. more

Reckless Driving, Evading Arrest — Eric Williams, Jr., 29, Memphis was charged with Reckless Driving and Evading Arrest on October 29. more

Some of my fondest memories growing up come from my recollections of me as a little boy spending time with my granddad, Verdell Story. He was born and raised here, and when he returned home in the early 1980s after his career in California, it was as if he never left. Most of his friends and acquaintances welcomed him home. more

Mister (Fred) Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ more

Graveside service for Deborah Gay Warren Welch,  68, of Milan, were Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2 PM, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Lavinia.   Deborah was born on January … more

BRUCETON, Tenn.  - Mrs. Jennifer Diane Douglas, 77 of Bruceton, Tennessee died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Graveside funeral services were … more

Joint Funeral Services for Mom, Son Ms. Courtney Stafford Turner, 33, of McLemoresville, Tennessee died Sunday, October 22, 2023. Joint funeral services for Courtney Stafford Turner and … more

Joint  Memorial Service for Mother, Son HUNTINGDON, Tenn.  - Mr. Nolan Shae Turner, 11, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023. Joint  funeral … more

McKENZIE, Tenn.  -  A memorial service for Anthony David Vermillion is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, 1 - 3 … more

NASHVILLE (October 19) — Tennessee’s unemployment rate for September 2023 inched up slightly from the state’s all-time low rate of 3.1%. Data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the seasonally adjusted rate increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.2% during the month. more