October 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 26, 2026) — The driver involved in a fatal school bus crash that claimed the lives of two middle school students appeared in a Carroll County courtroom on Monday, pleading not guilty to misdemeanor traffic charges.
October 26, 2026
Nashville - Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points in September, with Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties also recording decreases. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported the state’s September unemployment rate at 3.3%, below the national rate of 4.0%. Every county in Tennessee reported a decline in their unemployment rates from the previous month, according to September data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, November 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Elementary School library.
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie Elementary School is inviting students, families, and community members to celebrate the autumn season at its upcoming Fall Festival, scheduled for October 31.
October 26, 2026
Faculty Mrs. Keshia Jackson brings 23 years of teaching experience and is in her eighth year at West Carroll. As the West Carroll Junior-Senior High School interventionist and 504 coordinator, she helps students close learning and behavioral gaps, achieve academic success and reach graduation. Outside of school, she enjoys supporting her children’s activities, reading, gardening and traveling.
October 26, 2026
WAYNESBORO (October 23) — McKenzie scored four first-quarter touchdowns and never let Wayne County into the game, claiming its sixth straight region championship with a 60-0 win Friday night.
October 26, 2026
JACKSON (October 23) — The West Carroll War Eagles struggled offensively against the Liberty Tech Crusaders, falling 48-6.
October 26, 2026
Cole Brown with UT Martin coaches Dresser Winn and Daniel Modelski. Photo Courtesy of the Brown family.
October 26, 2026
ATWOOD — West Carroll Elementary School students are setting a strong pace this school year, with 94 students reaching their first reading benchmark during the first nine weeks. The group represents more than half of the school’s student body.
October 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 26, 2026) — The driver involved in a fatal school bus crash that claimed the lives of two middle school students appeared in a Carroll County courtroom on Monday, pleading not guilty to misdemeanor traffic charges.
October 26, 2026
Nashville - Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points in September, with Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties also recording decreases. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported the state’s September unemployment rate at 3.3%, below the national rate of 4.0%. Every county in Tennessee reported a decline in their unemployment rates from the previous month, according to September data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, November 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Elementary School library.
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie Elementary School is inviting students, families, and community members to celebrate the autumn season at its upcoming Fall Festival, scheduled for October 31.
October 26, 2026
Faculty Mrs. Keshia Jackson brings 23 years of teaching experience and is in her eighth year at West Carroll. As the West Carroll Junior-Senior High School interventionist and 504 coordinator, she helps students close learning and behavioral gaps, achieve academic success and reach graduation. Outside of school, she enjoys supporting her children’s activities, reading, gardening and traveling.
October 26, 2026
WAYNESBORO (October 23) — McKenzie scored four first-quarter touchdowns and never let Wayne County into the game, claiming its sixth straight region championship with a 60-0 win Friday night.
October 26, 2026
JACKSON (October 23) — The West Carroll War Eagles struggled offensively against the Liberty Tech Crusaders, falling 48-6.
October 26, 2026
Cole Brown with UT Martin coaches Dresser Winn and Daniel Modelski. Photo Courtesy of the Brown family.
October 26, 2026
ATWOOD — West Carroll Elementary School students are setting a strong pace this school year, with 94 students reaching their first reading benchmark during the first nine weeks. The group represents more than half of the school’s student body.
October 26, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Election Commission has released the official qualified candidate filings for the upcoming election on November 3. The roster features a broad slate of candidates competing across federal and state, and municipalities throughout Carroll County.
October 26, 2026
Nashville - Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points in September, with Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties also recording decreases. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported the state’s September unemployment rate at 3.3%, below the national rate of 4.0%. Every county in Tennessee reported a decline in their unemployment rates from the previous month, according to September data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
October 26, 2026
TENNESSEE (October 26) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 23.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.20/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.340 per gallon.
October 23, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 8) — The Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club met on Thursday, October 8, with President Gail Eubanks calling the meeting to order.
October 23, 2026
In politics, there is the term “throwing the dead cat on the table.” Metaphorically speaking, if someone throws a dead cat onto a dining room table in the middle of a serious discussion, nobody keeps talking about the original issue. Instead, everyone screams, panics and focuses entirely on the dead cat.
October 20, 2026
I normally try to keep a low profile when expressing my personal opinions. I believe there is a time to speak and a time to listen. But there comes a point when keeping your mouth shut is no longer an option.
October 20, 2026
Forget about “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Try saying “Isaias” three times in a row as fast as you can. And for the English literary minded folks out there, the Peter Piper line is a perfect example of alliteration. No one is quite sure what an Isaias is.
October 20, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll officially dedicated its new administrative building this week, a milestone that bridges the institution’s 61-year history with a modern vision for regional workforce development.
October 20, 2026
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant at 1944 Cedar Street in McKenzie serves authentic Mexican flavors in a small-town atmosphere. If you spend any amount of time in the eatery, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by the restaurant’s warm and friendly, but passionate, owner, Victor Vela.
October 20, 2026
Members of the Trezevant class of 1966 gathered for a reunion, reconnecting with classmates, including some they had not seen in years. Those listed in the reunion post were Dianne Walker Harris, Joyce Walker Lunsford, Faye Seavers Broughton, Scarlett Seavers Barger, Jimmy Lifsey, Suzanne Argo Atwood, Frank Gregg, Larry Sutton, Joyce Jones Hampton, Travis Bartholomew, Cindy Marshall Baynes, Larry Elliott and Linda Parish Bolton.
October 26, 2026
McKENZIE (October 21) — Local homeschool students received a history lesson outside the classroom Wednesday, as they toured downtown McKenzie and learned about the people, businesses and events that shaped the community.
October 26, 2026
Faculty Mrs. Keshia Jackson brings 23 years of teaching experience and is in her eighth year at West Carroll. As the West Carroll Junior-Senior High School interventionist and 504 coordinator, she helps students close learning and behavioral gaps, achieve academic success and reach graduation. Outside of school, she enjoys supporting her children’s activities, reading, gardening and traveling.
October 26, 2026
ATWOOD — West Carroll Elementary School students are setting a strong pace this school year, with 94 students reaching their first reading benchmark during the first nine weeks. The group represents more than half of the school’s student body.
October 20, 2026
TREZEVANT — Trezevant Police Chief Mike Mulligan spends part of his time enforcing Tennessee’s traffic laws and another part explaining those laws to motorists who have already violated them.
October 20, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — When disaster strikes Carroll County, Emergency Management Agency Director Trevor Foster knows the relationships built long before the first warning, flooded road or emergency call can determine how effectively the county responds.
October 20, 2026
With 25 years of law enforcement experience, Sheriff Eric Sawyers brings a lifetime of service and firsthand knowledge to his role as Carroll County Sheriff. He began his career in law enforcement at just 19 years old as a reserve deputy for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, serving in various roles throughout his career, from patrol deputy to criminal investigator.
October 20, 2026
CLARKSBURG — School resource officers walk a line between two worlds — serving as law enforcement officers while becoming part of the everyday life of the schools they protect.
October 20, 2026
For Curt Taylor, public service has never been about a title. It has been about being there when someone needs help. Taylor, a longtime Carroll County first responder and newly elected District 5 county commissioner, has spent nearly three decades serving his community through the fire service, rescue squad, and his work with West Tennessee Public Utility District.
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October 26, 2026
Cole Brown with UT Martin coaches Dresser Winn and Daniel Modelski. Photo Courtesy of the Brown family.
October 26, 2026
NASHVILLE (October 26) – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following week 10 competition on Monday. The top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members…
October 26, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Cumberland (Tenn.) is the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Mid-South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament, conference officials announced on Saturday. The Phoenix claimed the regular-season title and a bye into the tournament semifinals after finishing with a conference-best 14 points in the MSC Men's Soccer Table. Cumberland finished 2026 with a 4-0-2 record in conference play.
October 25, 2026
The Huntingdon High School Fillies soccer team finished the season with a 15-5 record, falling one game short of the program's first state tournament berth with a 3-0 loss to Cascade Saturday night in Wartrace in sectional play.
October 24, 2026
This past week, I received my ballot for Mr. Football, pledged my allegiance to Carroll County, and cast my vote for three exceptional athletes who practice their craft on the football field.
October 24, 2026
TRENTON (October 23) — Huntingdon's senior quarterback Kenton Smith accounted for seven touchdowns as the Mustangs overcame an early 13-7 deficit to defeat the Trenton Peabody Golden Tide 51-19 and remain undefeated at 9-0 overall and 5-0 in region play.
October 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 20) — The Huntingdon Middle School basketball teams hosted McKenzie at Huntingdon High School last Tuesday and swept both games of the night as the Fillies defeated the Lady Rebels 70-7 and the Mustangs won the second game 59-32.
October 20, 2026
NASHVILLE (October 19) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following week 9 competition on Monday. The top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members…
October 20, 2026
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October 26, 2026
Cole Brown with UT Martin coaches Dresser Winn and Daniel Modelski. Photo Courtesy of the Brown family.
October 26, 2026
NASHVILLE (October 26) – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following week 10 competition on Monday. The top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members…
October 26, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Cumberland (Tenn.) is the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Mid-South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament, conference officials announced on Saturday. The Phoenix claimed the regular-season title and a bye into the tournament semifinals after finishing with a conference-best 14 points in the MSC Men's Soccer Table. Cumberland finished 2026 with a 4-0-2 record in conference play.
October 25, 2026
The Huntingdon High School Fillies soccer team finished the season with a 15-5 record, falling one game short of the program's first state tournament berth with a 3-0 loss to Cascade Saturday night in Wartrace in sectional play.
October 24, 2026
This past week, I received my ballot for Mr. Football, pledged my allegiance to Carroll County, and cast my vote for three exceptional athletes who practice their craft on the football field.
October 24, 2026
TRENTON (October 23) — Huntingdon's senior quarterback Kenton Smith accounted for seven touchdowns as the Mustangs overcame an early 13-7 deficit to defeat the Trenton Peabody Golden Tide 51-19 and remain undefeated at 9-0 overall and 5-0 in region play.
October 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 20) — The Huntingdon Middle School basketball teams hosted McKenzie at Huntingdon High School last Tuesday and swept both games of the night as the Fillies defeated the Lady Rebels 70-7 and the Mustangs won the second game 59-32.
October 20, 2026
NASHVILLE (October 19) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its prep football rankings following week 9 competition on Monday. The top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members…
October 20, 2026
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October 24, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. — Rev. Dr. Franklin Parker Poole, Sr., 93, died peacefully at his home in Oxford , Miss. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following an extended illness.
October 22, 2026
Services for Jacob Dwayne Flowers, age 62, of Greenfield, TN, will be held Tuesday, October 20th, at 2 p.m. at Apostolic Faith Church in Bradford, TN. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason, Tenn.
October 22, 2026
Mrs. Emma Lou Story, 92, of Lexington, Tennessee, died Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee.
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, November 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Elementary School library.
McKENZIE — McKenzie Elementary School is inviting students, families, and community members to celebrate the autumn season at its upcoming Fall Festival, scheduled for October 31.
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Basketball fans are in for a treat as Bethel University hosts the highly anticipated 2026 Carroll County Chamber Classic. The action-packed two-day tournament will take over Crisp Arena on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, showcasing four powerhouse…
October 20, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 14) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 14. Jalisa Evyonne Brown, 229 Walnut Circle, McKenzie, bound over to the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court on charges of Schedule VI Drugs - Manufacture, Deliver, Sell, or Possess; Simple Possession; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
October 20, 2026
James M. Jackson Jr. to James M. Jackson Jr. Rick Watson et ux Karen to John R. Van Goethem. Industrial Development Board of the City of McKenzie to Volunteer Industrial LLC. Industrial Development Board of the City of McKenzie to Volunteer Industrial LLC. Carol Putman Parkins, as co-personal representative, to Carol Putman Parkins et al.
October 20, 2026
Domestic Assault — Alexis Dunagan, Trenton, and Shawn Roy, Martin were both arrested for Domestic Assault on October 14. Officers Winberry, Rembert and Cunningham responded to Walnut Avenue, where a possible fight was in progress. Officers found the location and the two involved attempted to avoid the officers. The officers witnessed minor injuries on both suspects. Officers could not determine the primary aggressor, so they arrested both. Roy was also charged with Disorderly Conduct for not complying with the officers’ instructions resulting in officers restraining him on the ground.
October 20, 2026
Stalking — Michael Joseph Martel, Jr., Griggs Chapel Road, was charged with stalking and misuse of 911 on October 18. Carroll County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Martel stating that a person was stalking him, but the female stated that Martel had sent unwanted messages of a sexual nature to her phone.
October 16, 2026
PARIS — A therapist working with a student at Rhea Elementary School faces a felony charge following allegations that she struck a 5-year-old child with a lunchbox.
October 13, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 7) — Matthew Bailey, Denmark-Jackson Road, Denmark, guilty, Driving While License Canceled, $50 fine, probation.
October 13, 2026
Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct — Ronda Mann, Highway 22, McKenzie, was charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct on October 5.
October 6, 2026
Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment — James T. Whitson, Whiskey Ridge Lane, Paris, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and Reckless Endangerment on October 1.
October 6, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 30. Steven Adams, Francis Street, Atwood, guilty, Probation Violation.
October 20, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 14) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 14. Jalisa Evyonne Brown, 229 Walnut Circle, McKenzie, bound over to the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court on charges of Schedule VI Drugs - Manufacture, Deliver, Sell, or Possess; Simple Possession; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
October 20, 2026
James M. Jackson Jr. to James M. Jackson Jr. Rick Watson et ux Karen to John R. Van Goethem. Industrial Development Board of the City of McKenzie to Volunteer Industrial LLC. Industrial Development Board of the City of McKenzie to Volunteer Industrial LLC. Carol Putman Parkins, as co-personal representative, to Carol Putman Parkins et al.
October 20, 2026
Domestic Assault — Alexis Dunagan, Trenton, and Shawn Roy, Martin were both arrested for Domestic Assault on October 14. Officers Winberry, Rembert and Cunningham responded to Walnut Avenue, where a possible fight was in progress. Officers found the location and the two involved attempted to avoid the officers. The officers witnessed minor injuries on both suspects. Officers could not determine the primary aggressor, so they arrested both. Roy was also charged with Disorderly Conduct for not complying with the officers’ instructions resulting in officers restraining him on the ground.
October 20, 2026
Stalking — Michael Joseph Martel, Jr., Griggs Chapel Road, was charged with stalking and misuse of 911 on October 18. Carroll County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Martel stating that a person was stalking him, but the female stated that Martel had sent unwanted messages of a sexual nature to her phone.
October 16, 2026
PARIS — A therapist working with a student at Rhea Elementary School faces a felony charge following allegations that she struck a 5-year-old child with a lunchbox.
October 13, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 7) — Matthew Bailey, Denmark-Jackson Road, Denmark, guilty, Driving While License Canceled, $50 fine, probation.
October 13, 2026
Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct — Ronda Mann, Highway 22, McKenzie, was charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct on October 5.
October 6, 2026
Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment — James T. Whitson, Whiskey Ridge Lane, Paris, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and Reckless Endangerment on October 1.
October 6, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 30. Steven Adams, Francis Street, Atwood, guilty, Probation Violation.
October 6, 2026
Assault on Law Enforcement Officer — On September 18, Sgt. Sean Bongiovanni responded to Huntingdon Baptist Hospital regarding an unruly patient awaiting transport to a mental health facility. Deputies made contact with Stephen Miles, 52, of McKenzie, who had reportedly become violent with hospital staff after previously being transported to the hospital from a behavioral health facility. As deputies attempted to escort him from the hospital, Miles allegedly struck Sgt. Bongiovanni in the head with his own head.
