The University of Tennessee-Knoxville released its Spring 2023 Dean’s List Tuesday, May 30. The Dean’s List recognizes the dedication required, and the contributions each student makes to the Knoxville campus and community. Several students from Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties made the spring list. more

JACKSON — Union University’s spring commencement honored 495 graduates on May 6. Nine of the 495 students are from Carroll County. more

SEARCY, Ark. — More than 600 students, including two students from Weakley County, received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Spring 2023 during a commencement ceremony on May 6, 2023. more

JACKSON — Students from Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties were honored on Union University’s President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. more

The University of Mississippi announced students named to its Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll. Six local students made the lists. more

McKENZIE (June 2023) — The 2022-23 sports seasons at Bethel were again noteworthy with several teams seeing postseason action. more

Thursdays in McKenzie just got a little more musical. Nights on Broadway returns to downtown McKenzie Thursday, June 15. The Fajita Brothers open the summer festival series at 8 p.m. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 4.3 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 2.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 151.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. more

Ricky and Stacey Hoing to John and Laura Clifft in District 12. Derek Wyatt to Derek Wyatt and others in District 15. Nica Hutchens to Brady A. Cheatham in District 4. David Ramer and others to … more

Retaliation, Domestic Assault — Brian William Sawyer, 30, Forrest Circle, McKenzie was charged with Domestic Assault and Retaliation for Past Action after an incident on June 5. Officer Sean … more

Christine Beate Miller Farley, 52, of Cedar Grove to Christopher Michael Randell, 60, of Cedar Grove. Robert Wayne Carrigan Jr., 52, of Dyer to Kathleen Maria Brown Merced, 57, of Huntingdon. Hannah … more

David Scott Beckey, 52, of Limestone was charged with Criminal Impersonation, Possession of Controlled Substances, and Possession of Schedule II Cocaine on May 28. Russell S. Grigsby, 41, of Jackson … more

H. Miguel Garcia, 60, of Memphis was charged with a DUI first offense, Simple Possession of Schedule VI (marijuana), no drivers license, and cited for Violation of Implied Consent law on June 4. … more

HUNTINGDON (June 7) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 7. more

HUNTINGDON (June 8) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and The Jackson Symphony provided a night under the stars featuring “Music Around the World” - a free, summer event on Thursday, June 8, 2023, on the campus of the Carroll County Courthouse. more

John Wesley Crockett was born on August 10, 1807, in East Tennessee, to David and Mary Crockett. He came from a notable lineage, being the eldest son of the legendary frontiersman and former congressman. John Wesley Crockett would leave his mark on the world. more

What is below the pits? This can’t get much worse. I feel like I’m living on Elm Street. I’m so far down I can’t even see the underside of the bottom of the barrel! And there is not an end in sight. Not one ray of sunlight…. more

McKenzie Chamber, Industry Banquet June 20 The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry Banquet is Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Venue at Waddell Place at 894 Joy Sparks Road in McKenzie, Tenn. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $40 for Chamber members, $60 for Non-Members and $250 for a table of 8 seats. During the event, awards will be presented to members for the Business Person of the Year, Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. Members are encouraged to attend. The keynote speaker will be Kyle Spurgeon, President and CEO of the Jackson, Tenn. Chamber. For more information about this event or joining the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, contact Monica Heath 731-352-200 more

Easy Ambrosia Cake 1 angel food cake (use directions on box) 1 package frozen coconut (or 1 can 3 1/2 oz.) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 pint cream, whipped 1 can crushed pineapple (2 cups) with juice Bake cake and cool. Break in bite size pieces. Whip cream and combine with other ingredients. Place in 9x13 pan or dish. Chill overnight. more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Jesse Karl Winkler, 42,, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis. The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date. Mr. … more