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September 1, 2026
McKenzie vs Christian County, Kentucky
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Thomas Donald Pruitt
August 27, 2026
Olive Branch, Miss. — Funeral Services for Thomas Donald Pruitt are on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.
Samuel Rye
August 27, 2026
TREZEVANT — Mr. Samuel Rye, 58, of Trezevant, Tennessee, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home.
June Kennedy
August 27, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE — Mrs. June Kennedy, 89, of McLemoresville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her home.
Dr. Portis is Speaker for Huntingdon Historical Society
August 26, 2026
HUNTINGDON — On September 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the conference room of City Hall in Huntingdon, Tennessee, Dr. Scotty Portis will be the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society.
McPhersons Return to Thank First Responders and Health Care Teams
August 26, 2026
Tim and Tiffany McPherson, who were injured in the Huntingdon taco truck fire earlier this summer, returned to Baptist Memorial Hospital – Carroll County on Monday to thank many of the first responders and health care professionals who helped care for them following the accident.
McKenzie Volleyball Edges Riverside in Five-Set Thriller
August 26, 2026
RIVERSIDE – The McKenzie High School varsity volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Riverside on Monday, August 25, improving their season record to 4-1.
McKenzie Falls to McEwen in Hard-Fought Volleyball Match
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — The McKenzie High School varsity volleyball team faced a challenging outing on the court Sunday, August 24, ultimately falling to McEwen in a 1-3 match decision. Despite the loss, the team remains competitive with a season record of 3-1. The match was characterized…
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Philanthropist, Dies at 80
August 25, 2026
NASHVILLE (August 25) — Dolly Parton, the East Tennessee native who rose from poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains to become one of the world’s most celebrated singers, songwriters, entertainers and philanthropists, died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, her publicist announced…
Area Football for September 4
September 1, 2026
McKenzie vs Christian County, Kentucky
Thomas Donald Pruitt
August 27, 2026
Olive Branch, Miss. — Funeral Services for Thomas Donald Pruitt are on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.
Samuel Rye
August 27, 2026
TREZEVANT — Mr. Samuel Rye, 58, of Trezevant, Tennessee, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home.
June Kennedy
August 27, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE — Mrs. June Kennedy, 89, of McLemoresville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her home.
Dr. Portis is Speaker for Huntingdon Historical Society
August 26, 2026
HUNTINGDON — On September 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the conference room of City Hall in Huntingdon, Tennessee, Dr. Scotty Portis will be the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society.
McPhersons Return to Thank First Responders and Health Care Teams
August 26, 2026
Tim and Tiffany McPherson, who were injured in the Huntingdon taco truck fire earlier this summer, returned to Baptist Memorial Hospital – Carroll County on Monday to thank many of the first responders and health care professionals who helped care for them following the accident.
McKenzie Volleyball Edges Riverside in Five-Set Thriller
August 26, 2026
RIVERSIDE – The McKenzie High School varsity volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Riverside on Monday, August 25, improving their season record to 4-1.
McKenzie Falls to McEwen in Hard-Fought Volleyball Match
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — The McKenzie High School varsity volleyball team faced a challenging outing on the court Sunday, August 24, ultimately falling to McEwen in a 1-3 match decision. Despite the loss, the team remains competitive with a season record of 3-1. The match was characterized…
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Philanthropist, Dies at 80
August 25, 2026
NASHVILLE (August 25) — Dolly Parton, the East Tennessee native who rose from poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains to become one of the world’s most celebrated singers, songwriters, entertainers and philanthropists, died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, her publicist announced…
Candidates for Municipal Elections in November
August 25, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The following candidates have qualified for the November 3 General Election for municipal offices in Carroll County. Atwood T.J. Herndon is the lone candidate for mayor. Candidates for aldermen include: Dustin Church, Joann Long, and Tommy Polinski.
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Huntingdon Town Council to Consider Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant…
USPS Drafts Policy for Mail-in Ballots
August 24, 2026
WASHINGTON (August 2026) — A federal rule overhaul by the United States Postal Service could radically change how mail-in ballots are processed in federal elections, assuming it survives an ongoing firestorm in federal court.
UTM Summer Chancellor’s Honor Rolls
August 21, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn.(August 2026) —The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the SUMMER 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of…
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Hunker Down with Kes: Those Operators Had Everybody’s Number
August 25, 2026
People look at me like I’m kinda weird when they learn that I don’t own a cell phone. Most just roll their eyes in disbelief. Some think I am kidding. A few try to explain the absolute necessity of having a cell phone. Some want to know how I order food. One asked, “Who do you talk to?”
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: Any Way You Measure it Camping is an Adventure
August 25, 2026
I could probably write a book solely devoted to my camping adventures and the crazy, wonderful, amazing, unexpected things that happened. I’d grown up camping with my family, but it was something brand-new for my wife. However, she became a devotee even when our two daughters were babies. Tents. Tents that leaked. That’s how we started out. Sleeping bags on the ground. Camping with no electricity, a bathhouse lit by a skylight, and cold showers.
Hunker Down With Kes: Our Minds Need Bigger Yoga Pants
August 18, 2026
I had to write a report in Miss Belle Alexander’s history class in the third grade. I asked Dad for some direction. He deadpanned, “Son, don’t tell them everything you know in the first paragraph.”
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New Portrait of Hal Holbrook Unveiled at The Dixie PAC
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — The legacy of the late actor Hal Holbrook has been immortalized in a new oil portrait, unveiled Wednesday, August 19, at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center. The painting, created by artist and former art professor Lindon Noe, now hangs in the Center, serving as a companion piece to an existing portrait of Holbrook’s wife, the late Dixie Carter-Holbrook.
Carroll County Fair Hosts Annual Dog Show
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 15) — The annual Carroll County Fair Dog Show was Saturday morning in the civic center. There were 13 dogs competing in 15 categories. Stella Higdon, the newly-crowned Carroll County Fairest of the Fair, presented trophies and ribbons to the winners.
Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 13) — The Carroll County Civic Center was the place for senior citizens on Thursday during the annual Senior Citizen Day.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
West Carroll Primary Students Explore the World of Careers
August 31, 2026
McLemoresville, Tenn. (August 2026) — What do you want to be when you grow up? It is a question that students at WCP are beginning to explore in guidance classes through a K-2 Career Education curriculum titled, What’s Next?
McKenzie School Board to Install New Members
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will install four elected members from the August election and elect its officers when the board meets Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room.
Dr. Lee Carter is New TSBA President
August 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Dr. Lee Carter is now the president of the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA). Dr. Carter announced his new role to the Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) Board of Education during its August meeting.
Community Focus
The Dixie Honors Dedicated Volunteers
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center recently hosted its annual volunteer usher luncheon, a celebration dedicated to the individuals who serve as the face of the organization. The event provided an opportunity for leadership to express gratitude for the thousands of hours contributed by volunteers over the past year.
Long Heights Baptist Church Pays Off Mortgage
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 24) — Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie has paid off its mortgage. The church celebrated the occasion with a note-burning ceremony Sunday morning, concluded with four baptisms.
Fun at the Sweet Tea Festival
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 22) — The Sweet Tea Festival rocked downtown McKenzie over the weekend, with vendors and entertainers taking over Banner Row, Broadway Street and parts of Main Street and Cedar Street.
Carroll Arts Presents 'Southern Fried Funeral'
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 20) — The annual Sweet Tea Festival kicked off Thursday with a night of laughs at the historic Park Theatre as Carroll Arts, Inc. presented "Southern Fried Funeral." An encore performance was Sunday afternoon, closing out the festival.
Bethel Kicks Off Rotary Auction Donations
August 18, 2026
Bethel University provided the first donation for the annual McKenzie Rotary Auction, continuing a long-standing tradition between the university and the McKenzie Rotary Club.
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Area Football for September 4
September 1, 2026
McKenzie vs Christian County, Kentucky
Lady Rebels Top Lady Chargers, 3-1
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE (August 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels traveled to Westview Monday for a volleyball match. The Lady Rebels cruised through the game to a 3-1 victory.
Huntingdon Middle Mustangs Cage Lions
August 25, 2026
Mustang running back Cohen Gray scored 28 points of the Mustangs 38 Thursday night in a 38-0 win over Camden for homecoming. Gray ran for 126 yards on seven carries, scored four touchdowns, added two conversions runs. Gray, as the Mustangs improve to 3-0 for the season, has 482…
MHS Volleyball Defeats JCM, 3-0
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE (August 20) — The McKenzie High School volleyball team continued its dominant start to the season with a commanding performance against JCM on Wednesday, August 20. Both the varsity and junior varsity squads secured decisive victories, showcasing strong teamwork and impressive individual efforts across the court.
High School Football Scores from August 21
August 25, 2026
Fulton County 41, Gleason 0 Henry County 31, Haywood 28 HR-Bruceton Central 16, Scotts Hill 8 Huntingdon 28, McKenzie 21
Lady Rebels Rout Obion County, 7-0
August 25, 2026
MCKENZIE (August 18) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Obion County Central High School Tuesday for a soccer match. The Lady Rebels dominated all game to win 7-0.
Mustangs Hang on to Top Rebels in Thrilling Season Opener, 28-21
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 21) — It’s not often that a high school football season opens with a defending state champion and state runner-up mashing helmets, but the Huntingdon High School Mustangs (2025 Class 2A champs) hosted their rival McKenzie Rebels (1A runner-up) for a game that lived up to the hype and the history.
Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
Jamboree a Good Final Test for Rebels
August 18, 2026
PARIS (August 14) — McKenzie High School traveled Friday to participate in the annual Henry County High School Football Jamboree, where the Rebels faced the McCracken County Mustangs for a two-quarter scrimmage with no contact on special teams plays.
Area Football for September 4
September 1, 2026
McKenzie vs Christian County, Kentucky
Lady Rebels Top Lady Chargers, 3-1
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE (August 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels traveled to Westview Monday for a volleyball match. The Lady Rebels cruised through the game to a 3-1 victory.
Huntingdon Middle Mustangs Cage Lions
August 25, 2026
Mustang running back Cohen Gray scored 28 points of the Mustangs 38 Thursday night in a 38-0 win over Camden for homecoming. Gray ran for 126 yards on seven carries, scored four touchdowns, added two conversions runs. Gray, as the Mustangs improve to 3-0 for the season, has 482…
MHS Volleyball Defeats JCM, 3-0
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE (August 20) — The McKenzie High School volleyball team continued its dominant start to the season with a commanding performance against JCM on Wednesday, August 20. Both the varsity and junior varsity squads secured decisive victories, showcasing strong teamwork and impressive individual efforts across the court.
High School Football Scores from August 21
August 25, 2026
Fulton County 41, Gleason 0 Henry County 31, Haywood 28 HR-Bruceton Central 16, Scotts Hill 8 Huntingdon 28, McKenzie 21
Lady Rebels Rout Obion County, 7-0
August 25, 2026
MCKENZIE (August 18) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Obion County Central High School Tuesday for a soccer match. The Lady Rebels dominated all game to win 7-0.
Mustangs Hang on to Top Rebels in Thrilling Season Opener, 28-21
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 21) — It’s not often that a high school football season opens with a defending state champion and state runner-up mashing helmets, but the Huntingdon High School Mustangs (2025 Class 2A champs) hosted their rival McKenzie Rebels (1A runner-up) for a game that lived up to the hype and the history.
Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
Jamboree a Good Final Test for Rebels
August 18, 2026
PARIS (August 14) — McKenzie High School traveled Friday to participate in the annual Henry County High School Football Jamboree, where the Rebels faced the McCracken County Mustangs for a two-quarter scrimmage with no contact on special teams plays.
Obituaries
Thomas Donald Pruitt
August 27, 2026
Olive Branch, Miss. — Funeral Services for Thomas Donald Pruitt are on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.
Samuel Rye
August 27, 2026
TREZEVANT — Mr. Samuel Rye, 58, of Trezevant, Tennessee, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home.
June Kennedy
August 27, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE — Mrs. June Kennedy, 89, of McLemoresville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her home.
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McKenzie Alumni Association Announces Reunion Weekend
McKENZIE — The Rebel spirit is about to be in full effect in McKenzie. The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced a packed schedule that promises to bring graduates back to town for a three-day celebration of school history.
High School Football for August 28
August 25, 2026
Area High School Football for Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. Gleason at Hollow Rock-Bruceton Huntingdon vs Camden McKenzie at Dresden West Carroll vs Fayette-Ware
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Shop with a First Responder Shoot September 12 McKenzie Fire/Rescue and McKenzie Police Department are hosting McKenzie Shop with a First Responder Shoot fundraising event on September 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carroll County Shooting Sports Park at 680 McAdoo Cemetery Lane in Huntingdon, Tenn. to raise money for McKenzie Shop with a First Responder that happens in December. Please consider donating to help children in McKenzie have a great Christmas. The link to donate is https://cash.app/$ShopwithfirstResp?qr=1 For more info, contact McKenzie Fire 731-352-3306 or McKenzie Police 731-352-2265.
Matter of Record
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — On August 13, Deputy Lucas Coleman responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Cedar Grove. Deputies made contact with the victim and began investigating the incident.
Marriage Licenses
August 25, 2026
Rebekah Kathryn Draper, 21, of Trezevant, to James Dylan Cox, 24, of Atwood.
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 25, 2026
Resisting Arrest — According to a report made on Aug. 5, Officer Daniel Inman responded to Main Street West after receiving a report of a male subject walking in the roadway, screaming, and jumping in front of passing vehicles.
Property Transfers
August 25, 2026
Dillon Brent and wife Savannah Rose Drewry to Brandon and wife Emily Grisham in District 4.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 19.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — Melvin Eugene Hall, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on August 17.
Property Transfers
August 18, 2026
William Garth Jackson to Colton Lee Jackson in District 13.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 18, 2026
Driving Under the Influence — Timothy Baker, Park Street, McKenzie, was charged with Driving Under the Influence on August 12.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 12) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 12.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — On August 13, Deputy Lucas Coleman responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Cedar Grove. Deputies made contact with the victim and began investigating the incident.
Marriage Licenses
August 25, 2026
Rebekah Kathryn Draper, 21, of Trezevant, to James Dylan Cox, 24, of Atwood.
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 25, 2026
Resisting Arrest — According to a report made on Aug. 5, Officer Daniel Inman responded to Main Street West after receiving a report of a male subject walking in the roadway, screaming, and jumping in front of passing vehicles.
Property Transfers
August 25, 2026
Dillon Brent and wife Savannah Rose Drewry to Brandon and wife Emily Grisham in District 4.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 19.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — Melvin Eugene Hall, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on August 17.
Property Transfers
August 18, 2026
William Garth Jackson to Colton Lee Jackson in District 13.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 18, 2026
Driving Under the Influence — Timothy Baker, Park Street, McKenzie, was charged with Driving Under the Influence on August 12.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 12) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 12.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
