September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 23) — The McKenzie Planning Commission continued work on a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers and hyperscale data centers within M-2 heavy industrial districts. The proposal is intended to balance potential economic development with concerns over utility capacity, noise and nearby residential property.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.
September 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
September 29, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.
September 29, 2026
TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.
September 29, 2026
President Gail Eubanks called the Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club to order for its monthly meeting. Members opened the session by reciting the club collect in unison before Eubanks delivered the devotion, drawing inspiration from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”
September 29, 2026
The McKenzie Garden Club held its monthly meeting Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Fifteen members answered roll call. President Brenda Smith called the meeting to order following a devotional and prayer presented by Glynda Rich. Light refreshments were served by Marsha French and Linda Howton.
September 29, 2026
The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education will consider the 2027-28 school calendar, an accountability report and a series of policies when it meets Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School cafeteria.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 23) — The McKenzie Planning Commission continued work on a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers and hyperscale data centers within M-2 heavy industrial districts. The proposal is intended to balance potential economic development with concerns over utility capacity, noise and nearby residential property.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.
September 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
September 29, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.
September 29, 2026
TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.
September 29, 2026
President Gail Eubanks called the Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club to order for its monthly meeting. Members opened the session by reciting the club collect in unison before Eubanks delivered the devotion, drawing inspiration from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”
September 29, 2026
The McKenzie Garden Club held its monthly meeting Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Fifteen members answered roll call. President Brenda Smith called the meeting to order following a devotional and prayer presented by Glynda Rich. Light refreshments were served by Marsha French and Linda Howton.
September 29, 2026
The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education will consider the 2027-28 school calendar, an accountability report and a series of policies when it meets Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School cafeteria.
September 29, 2026
Too many people are sitting on the sidelines of their own communities, watching life happen as if it is a sport for which they didn’t sign up. Sometimes we shrug and say “not my circus, not my monkey”. Apathy is weakening our communities & getting involved matters more than ever.
September 29, 2026
TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.
September 29, 2026
President Gail Eubanks called the Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club to order for its monthly meeting. Members opened the session by reciting the club collect in unison before Eubanks delivered the devotion, drawing inspiration from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”
September 29, 2026
NASHVILLE —- Tennessee's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. Henry County held steady while Carroll County and Weakley county decreased during the month.
September 29, 2026
Too many people are sitting on the sidelines of their own communities, watching life happen as if it is a sport for which they didn’t sign up. Sometimes we shrug and say “not my circus, not my monkey”. Apathy is weakening our communities & getting involved matters more than ever.
September 29, 2026
We laughed a lot growing up. I’m not sure why. Some days weren’t so easy. Dad always had us doing something. Mostly in the yard. Or cutting firewood. Or staking out tomatoes. I think he planted those mimosa trees just so we’d have something to chop down years later.
September 28, 2026
Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can never go home again.” That wasn’t true Friday afternoon. With the diligent work of the McKenzie High Alumni Association, homecoming has become a big deal. I roamed around the reunion area Friday evening before the game, and something rose in me. It was a sense of comfort. Like I was among friends.
September 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
September 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY, Miss. (September 25) — Lindsey Sanders, of Huntingdon, Tenn., was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026. Sanders, who majored in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the daughter of John and Kim Sanders of Huntingdon.
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 26) — Graduates of McKenzie High School from the 1950s and ‘60s gathered at McKenzie Methodist Church for a reunion on Saturday morning, September 26, as part of the McKenzie High School Alumni Association Decades Reunion.
September 29, 2026
Local students, families, and educators are gearing up to step outside, lace up their sneakers, and embrace a healthier commute as the community prepares for Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7.
September 28, 2026
ATWOOD — Fifth-grade students in Emily J. Bloodworth’s class at West Carroll Elementary School investigated whether matter disappears when baking soda and vinegar react.
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) featured several alumni as part of the McKenzie High Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25. Honorees included:
September 29, 2026
The McKenzie Garden Club held its monthly meeting Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Fifteen members answered roll call. President Brenda Smith called the meeting to order following a devotional and prayer presented by Glynda Rich. Light refreshments were served by Marsha French and Linda Howton.
September 24, 2026
McKENZIE — In an era when locally owned pharmacies have increasingly given way to national chains and online services, Super Drugs continues doing business much the way generations of McKenzie residents have known it — one customer at a time.
September 24, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University is set to welcome students, alumni, faculty, and staff to campus for Homecoming 2026, an action-packed three-day celebration taking place from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17. Featuring time-honored traditions, spirited athletic contests, alumni reunions, and community festivities, this year’s event promises something for every member of the Wildcat family.
September 22, 2026
McKENZIE (September 17) — Sweltering heat relocated the Nights on Broadway concert series to inside the Park Theatre on Thursday as crowds enjoyed the 24 Seven band. The band performed several hits from classic rock, blues, country, and pop genres. The concert was the last…
September 22, 2026
DRESDEN — The landmark Weakley County Courthouse, a cornerstone of downtown Dresden for more than seven decades, has officially been considered to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.
September 29, 2026
JACKSON (September 22) — McKenzie High School volleyball picked up another district victory Tuesday, defeating Madison 3-1 on the road to improve to 9-6 overall and 8-2 in district play. The Lady Rebels opened the match with a 25-21 victory before Madison battled back in the second set. McKenzie lost the second set 27-25. McKenzie responded with a dominant 25-11 victory in the third set and closed out the match 25-19 in the fourth.
September 28, 2026
GREENFIELD (September 25) — West Carroll found success on the ground Friday night, but an early Greenfield surge left the War Eagles playing catch-up in a 42-20 loss to the Yellowjackets.
September 28, 2026
CAMDEN (September 24) — McKenzie Middle School battled through several costly mistakes Thursday night but came up short against Camden, 22-12.
September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bethel’s Cross Country teams posted several personal and season bests at the Rhodes Invitational. The Lady Wildcats finished seventh in the 5K, while the Wildcats placed sixth in the men’s 8K.
September 28, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2026) — Following a high-stakes Week 6 across high school football, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its latest state rankings on Monday, headlined by major shakeups in Class 5A while dominant frontrunners held steady across the…
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 26) — Thirty-one former basketball players and coaching colleagues gathered Saturday afternoon at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie to celebrate their retired Coach John Camp.
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The Rebels gave their homecoming crowd plenty to celebrate Friday night. McKenzie opened the game with a fumble recovery and raced past the Chester County Eagles for a 42-7 win ending in a victory formation.
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.
September 29, 2026
JACKSON (September 22) — McKenzie High School volleyball picked up another district victory Tuesday, defeating Madison 3-1 on the road to improve to 9-6 overall and 8-2 in district play. The Lady Rebels opened the match with a 25-21 victory before Madison battled back in the second set. McKenzie lost the second set 27-25. McKenzie responded with a dominant 25-11 victory in the third set and closed out the match 25-19 in the fourth.
September 28, 2026
GREENFIELD (September 25) — West Carroll found success on the ground Friday night, but an early Greenfield surge left the War Eagles playing catch-up in a 42-20 loss to the Yellowjackets.
September 28, 2026
CAMDEN (September 24) — McKenzie Middle School battled through several costly mistakes Thursday night but came up short against Camden, 22-12.
September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bethel’s Cross Country teams posted several personal and season bests at the Rhodes Invitational. The Lady Wildcats finished seventh in the 5K, while the Wildcats placed sixth in the men’s 8K.
September 28, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2026) — Following a high-stakes Week 6 across high school football, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its latest state rankings on Monday, headlined by major shakeups in Class 5A while dominant frontrunners held steady across the…
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 26) — Thirty-one former basketball players and coaching colleagues gathered Saturday afternoon at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie to celebrate their retired Coach John Camp.
September 27, 2026
McKENZIE (September 25) — The Rebels gave their homecoming crowd plenty to celebrate Friday night. McKenzie opened the game with a fumble recovery and raced past the Chester County Eagles for a 42-7 win ending in a victory formation.
September 29, 2026
LAVINIA, Tenn. - Kevin Blake Volner, age 15, of Lavinia, died as a result of an ATV accident on September 27, 2026. He was born on February 8, 2011.
September 28, 2026
McKENZIE — Diana Marie Sawyers, 72, of McKenzie, Tenn., died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living of Paris, after an extended battle with cancer.
September 24, 2026
Joyce Beasley Warnick McConnell , who was devoted to her family and known for her kindness to all and goodness in all circumstances, died on September 14, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was 93.
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.
The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education will consider the 2027-28 school calendar, an accountability report and a series of policies when it meets Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School cafeteria.
McKenzie Community Yard Sale McKenzie Community Yard Sale is October 9 and 10, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The McKenzie VFW Auxiliary has available space October 10 at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. The cost is $25 per 10X10 spot. Table rental is available at $5. Registration and setup begin at 7 a.m. Cash only. For more information to reserve your space, contact the VFW at 731-207-1027. Canceled if it rains.
September 29, 2026
Domestic Assault — Timothy L. Gilbert, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on September 26. Officer Jayden Rembert was dispatched to the residence, where Gilbert and a female had first had a verbal altercation and then Gilbert reportedly assaulted her. A witness corroborated the victim’s statement. Mr. Gilbert was arrested and placed under a $2,500 bond.
September 23, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 14) — The Carroll County Grand Jury indicted Sabrina Ducksworth for Failure to Exercise Due Care, and Driving on Roadway Laned For Traffic.
September 22, 2026
Rachel Sawyers Indicted for Theft, Fraud Involving Clarksburg PTO Funds A Carroll County grand jury indicted Rachel Sawyers on two charges, theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit card, involving funds belonging to the Clarksburg School Parent Teacher Organization. The indictment alleges that between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, Sawyers took more than $1,000 but less than $2,500 in PTO cash. A second count alleges she made unauthorized use of a PTO debit card in the same dollar range. Both charges are listed as Class E felonies.
September 22, 2026
Leaving the Scene of an Accident — Bryson Chandler Donald, Chattanooga, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Damage on September 16.
September 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 16) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 16.
September 22, 2026
Identity Theft / Forgery — On September 3, Deputy Heather Townes investigated a report of identity theft involving Donald Perrigo, 44, of Rienzi, Miss.
September 22, 2026
Alma Edith Brewer Border, 69, of Yuma, and Michael Wayne Border Sr., 63, of Yuma. Anna Elizabeth Anderson, 29, of McKenzie, and Taylor James Brundige, 28, of McKenzie. Dillon Walker Mann, 23, of Huntingdon, and Heaven Nicole Henderson, 21, of Bruceton.
September 22, 2026
Guy Williams, as co-executor, to Guy Williams in District 24. Guy Williams, as co-executor, to Guy Williams in Districts 15 and 24. Brian Lee Page to Thereasa Neely-Page in District 4.
September 21, 2026
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of former Town of Hollow Rock City Clerk Anna Carrington after investigators determined she received more than $1,300 in water service without paying her bill.
September 29, 2026
Domestic Assault — Timothy L. Gilbert, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on September 26. Officer Jayden Rembert was dispatched to the residence, where Gilbert and a female had first had a verbal altercation and then Gilbert reportedly assaulted her. A witness corroborated the victim’s statement. Mr. Gilbert was arrested and placed under a $2,500 bond.
September 23, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 14) — The Carroll County Grand Jury indicted Sabrina Ducksworth for Failure to Exercise Due Care, and Driving on Roadway Laned For Traffic.
September 22, 2026
Rachel Sawyers Indicted for Theft, Fraud Involving Clarksburg PTO Funds A Carroll County grand jury indicted Rachel Sawyers on two charges, theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit card, involving funds belonging to the Clarksburg School Parent Teacher Organization. The indictment alleges that between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, Sawyers took more than $1,000 but less than $2,500 in PTO cash. A second count alleges she made unauthorized use of a PTO debit card in the same dollar range. Both charges are listed as Class E felonies.
September 22, 2026
Leaving the Scene of an Accident — Bryson Chandler Donald, Chattanooga, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Damage on September 16.
September 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 16) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 16.
September 22, 2026
Identity Theft / Forgery — On September 3, Deputy Heather Townes investigated a report of identity theft involving Donald Perrigo, 44, of Rienzi, Miss.
September 22, 2026
Alma Edith Brewer Border, 69, of Yuma, and Michael Wayne Border Sr., 63, of Yuma. Anna Elizabeth Anderson, 29, of McKenzie, and Taylor James Brundige, 28, of McKenzie. Dillon Walker Mann, 23, of Huntingdon, and Heaven Nicole Henderson, 21, of Bruceton.
September 22, 2026
Guy Williams, as co-executor, to Guy Williams in District 24. Guy Williams, as co-executor, to Guy Williams in Districts 15 and 24. Brian Lee Page to Thereasa Neely-Page in District 4.
September 21, 2026
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of former Town of Hollow Rock City Clerk Anna Carrington after investigators determined she received more than $1,300 in water service without paying her bill.
September 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Anna Lauren Carrington was indicted on Monday, September 14 by the Carroll County Grand Jury of the Circuit Court on the above charges. She was the former clerk of the Town of Hollow Rock, Tenn.
