DUI — Michael L. Robinson, 54, Johnson Circle, Memphis, was charged with DUI, Implied Consent, Speeding and Open Container on May 17. more

Driving on Revoked License — Brian Scott, 34, of Lavenia was charged for driving without a license. more

As a little boy, my parents used Super Drugs as their pharmacy. I can remember walking in the front door and seeing all the little knick-knacks and other gift items which I was not allowed to touch. Barbara Ferguson was usually working the front register. more

Summer Learning Camps Open for Eligible Families NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released statewide average scores showing historic gains in third-grade … more

MILAN — Ms. Jo Ann Pickard, 91, of Milan died peacefully Wednesday evening in Oxford, Miss., surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 7, 1932, in Milan, Tenn., to Raleigh Pillow and … more

We did not celebrate this holiday when I was a kid. And I really don’t know why we didn’t. Lord a’mercy, things moved at such a slow pace back then you’d a’thought nothing could get by us! more

McKENZIE (May 20) — Dr. Justin Barden, the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District was honored with a reception at Hometown Hangout on May 20.. Barden is a Jackson … more

MARTIN, Tenn. (May 2023) – The University of Tennessee at Martin has received a national ranking by Best Accredited Colleges for its online history program. UT Martin was ranked 31 st in the … more

McKenzie, Tennessee - Services for John William “JW” Gulledge, 79, are Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home with Brother Joel Goodrum … more

HENRY, Tenn.  - Funeral services for Kay Smith Rogers are Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. until service time. Mrs. Rogers, 80, died … more

GLEASON, Tenn. - Graveside services for Thomas Mathis,  86,  of Gleason, were May 16 in Gearin's Chapel Cemetery. He was born June 21, 1936   and died May 13, 2023.    … more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Kimberly King Mitchum are Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, 10:30 a.m. until … more

McKENZIE (May 16) — McKenzie Rebels soccer earned a 3-0 win over the Memphis School of Excellence on Tuesday, May 16 to advance to the championship round of the region. The region championship … more

HUNTINGDON (May 3, 2023) – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County received an A Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. more

McKENZIE (May 9) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie had Cody Richmond and Brooklyn Napier of Granges America as the featured speaker at the May 9 meeting. more

The Macedonia FCE Club met at the center on May 1, 2023. President Martha Peters called the meeting to order and read the Thought for the Day: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift — that’s why we call it ‘the present.’” by Eleanor Roosevelt. Gaye Coleman read the devotional “Relax - Be content.” Sandi Deming lead the club in reciting the Club Creed. Roll call was answered by telling “what is number one on your spring cleaning list?” Gaye read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed strong school safety legislation into law and recognized the investment of more than $230 million to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. more

The Huntingdon Middle School recognized its student-athletes at the annual banquet on Tuesday for the spring sports of girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer, baseball, and girls’ volleyball. The athletes for each sport all received a certificate of participation. more

BENTON COUNTY — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Saturday, May 13. Jonathan A. Miller, a 24-year-old resident from Lawrence County, lost his life when his boat capsized on Kentucky Lake near Big Sandy in Benton County. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Open Meetings Act hasn’t changed too much over the years. But this year, the General Assembly made two major improvements that were a long time coming. more