ATWOOD — Road construction on the bypass around Atwood continues as crews are now building in the intersection of the four-lane bypass and State Route 70-A near the West Carroll High School. more

The McKenzie City Council meets Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. more

During the month of May, 2023, Investigators with the McKenzie Police Department conducted compliance checks at multiple locations that sold tobacco and alcohol products throughout the City of McKenzie. During this time, a 19-year-old confidential informant attempted to buy tobacco and alcohol products while wearing an audio and video recording device under the direct supervision of the McKenzie Police Department. The results of these compliance checks are as follows: more

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department and Healthy Families Tennessee present a Community Drive-Thru Baby Shower on August 2 from 12-1 p.m. at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. more

Carroll Arts’ annual creativity camp concluded Friday, June 30, with an end-of-the-week program where students showed parents and community members what they learned from the week’s drama, art, creative writing and music classes. more

McKENZIE — This June, the Carroll County Humane Society began renovations, the first major changes made since moving into the building on Hwy 22 nine years ago. The remodel originally targeted replacing the floors, but it has since expanded to upgrading the dog kennels and repainting and adding new shelving in the cat rooms. more

McKENZIE (JULY 4) — Meet Toby, McKenzie Police Department’s new canine officer. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) meets July 18 at the McKenzie High School Theatre to elect officers and board members. Five board members and a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected. more

The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following announcements concerning road closures for construction in Carroll County. more

We were practicing democracy before we could spell it. Miss Katie would give us the opportunity right after lunch to vote on whether we wanted to go outside and play, or would we rather stay in and eat some ice cream. We never thought about doing both. Time was of the essence in our kindergarten class….and let me tell you, Miss Katie ran a tight ship! more

It is a sad situation for the area. Henry County Medical Center plans to close its obstetrics department. That means, no more babies will be delivered at the local hospital, the one with the most advanced OB care in the region. Add that to no labor and delivery services in Carroll County nor Stewart County. That leaves soon-to-be mothers with the necessity to travel farther and risk their lives in case of a time-sensitive emergency. more

In the early 20th century, amidst the backdrop of racial tensions and social upheaval in the American South, a man by the name of Thomas Sigismund Stribling emerged as a prominent figure. Born on March 4, 1881, in Clifton, Tennessee, Stribling would go on to become a renowned author, capturing the essence of Southern life through his insightful and thought-provoking works. This is the story of Ts Stribling and his enduring impact on American literature. more

HUNTINGDON (July 5) — Few cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court during the holiday-shortened week. more

Theft — Alvin McClerkin, 71, Hollow Rock, was charged with theft of property under $1,000 on June 21. more

Multiple Arrests — Logan Winberry, 19, Huntingdon, and James Cox, 21, Atwood, were arrested for resisting arresting stop, halt, and frisk on July 1. more

Multiple Charges — Sean A. Legg, 31, McKenzie, was charged for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear on July 10. 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. more

GLEASON, Tenn.  - Funeral Services for Mark Anthony Summers are Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, … more

ATWOOD, Tenn. - Lou Nell Loudermilk, 88, of Atwood, died July 5, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Milan.  She was born on February 18, 1935 to Luie and Alta Hill Quinn in Decatur County.  Lou Nell … more

  (Nashville Tenn). Roy Herron, a former longtime lawmaker and past chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, has died from injuries sustained in a jet ski accident on Kentucky … more