McKENZIE (July 17) — Soon, the mobile home park located on Forrest Avenue in McKenzie could cease to exist. During the monthly meeting of the McKenzie City Council, the board approved (on the first reading) Ordinance 554 to amend the mobile home park property from R-4 (residential mobile home) to R-3 (high-density residential). This allows the owners to develop the property for the construction of “townhouses.” more

NASHVILLE (July 18) — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) district-level results, following the release of the state-level results last month. The results include high school Fall 2022 end-of-course (EOC) exams and Spring 2023 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies. The data is presented by subject, grade and student group, and district. more

While Tennessee children soak up their last few weeks of summer vacation — swimming, going to camps, or just spending time outside — it is time for parents to make sure their children are ready to return to school with up-to-date immunizations. more

Chicken Tetrazzini 4 oz. thin spaghetti, broken in 2 inch pcs 1 (10.5 oz.) can Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup diced cooked chicken (or turkey) 1/4 cup chopped pimento 1/4 cup minced green pepper 1 tablespoon minced onion Dash black pepper 1 cup shredded processed cheese more

In this part of the state, few achievements are as awe-inspiring as the construction of Kentucky Lake. Nestled amidst the picturesque Tennessee Valley, this colossal man-made reservoir stands as a testament to human ingenuity, foresight and determination. Not only was it an ambitious project but it is essential to remember the challenges overcome and the impact it has had on the lives of countless citizens, the region’s economy, and the prosperity of the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. more

HUNTINGDON (July 17) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 17. more

Violation of Order of Protection, Domestic Assault — Two persons were arrested on July 17 after a report of Domestic Assault on May Heights on July 17. more

Children’s Christmas Bike Run July 29 It’s Christmas in July with the McKenzie VFW Post 4939 Children’s Christmas Bike Run on July 29. The run starts at VFW McKenzie, 9750 Cherrywood Rd., McKenzie and makes stops at Huntingdon Elks Lodge, Camden Elks Lodge, T-Bone’s, JW Brewskies, and back to VFW McKenzie. Registration is at 9 a.m. and costs $20 per person. Kickstands go up at noon. There will be prizes, raffles, and 50/50 raffles. All proceeds go to the Community Children’s Christmas. For more information, contact VFW McKenzie at (731) 207-1027 or Sam White at (731) 363-9826. more

Life is certainly interesting, at both ends. more

One of last week’s calls asked if we printed the newspaper this week. The answer was ‘yes.’ The caller did not receive his newspaper through the mail. more

TREZEVANT, Tenn. - Funeral services for William Sherrill Smith are Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Trezevant Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Trezevant Cemetery. The family will … more

UPDATE - BOTH WERE CAPTURED TUESDAY, JULY 25 The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Huntingdon, Tenn.  is asking for the public to be on the lookout for two escaped inmates, Orlando Terrell Olive and Malcolm Omar Lee Jr. They … more

McKENZIE, TENN. -  Funeral services for Noah Michael Mason are Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home with interment to follow at the family cemetery. The family … more

Mrs. Hazel “Inez” Baker, 84 of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services are Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 11 … more

TREZEVANT  -  Funeral services for James Lee Milton are Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Paris, Tenn. … more

McLEMORESVILLE  - Mr. Larry Cecil Fisher, 83 of McLemoresville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services are Saturday, July 21, 2023 at … more

HUNTINGDON — The dates and times are set for the 2023 Carroll County Fair Beauty Reviews. The events are separated over two Saturdays for specific age groups. more

TENNESSEE (July 13) — The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Council added language allowing the association to fine a school a minimum of $250 when it has a fan ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct during a contest. The new rule also includes the possibility of other non-monetary disciplinary action, including but not limited to probation and/or restrictive probation for the entire athletic program. more

McKENZIE — It’s almost football time in McKenzie, which means youth football registration is just around the corner. Flag and tackle football sign-ups are at the McKenzie Farmers Market on July 29, August 3, and August 5. more

McKENZIE — The 2023 middle school football season kicks off Saturday, August 5 with the McKenzie Middle School Football Jamboree at Randy Thomas Stadium. Beginning at 4 p.m., local middle school teams will compete using half of the football field, allowing for two games to play simultaneously. The games are broken into two 18-minute halves with hydration breaks. more