Robert Bruce Larkins
August 11, 2026
BRUCETON — Mr. Robert Bruce Larkins, 66, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
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Peggy Jo Cole
August 11, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Jo Cole, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie.
Mary Mays
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Mary Mays, 83, of Huntingdon, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: The Preacher’s Wife
August 11, 2026
I had a conversation with a church leader who was telling me about the new preacher their church had hired. His comments about it revealed much regarding his expectations of a preacher’s wife.
Missing Teen Found Safe
August 11, 2026
McKENZIE (August 10) — Jayden Gordon, 16, of McKenzie returned to Carroll County on Monday after an almost week-long disappearance. His mother, Tisha Gordon indicated he had been missing since Tuesday night, August 4.
County Elects New Sheriff
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6) — Eric W. Sawyers won a three-candidate race for Carroll County sheriff Thursday, while Ronnie Wade defeated a write-in challenger to retain the office of road supervisor.
Dollar General Literacy Grant Supports Summer Reading at West Carroll Elementary
August 11, 2026
TREZEVANT, Tenn. — West Carroll Elementary School has received a Dollar General literacy grant to support its Summer Reading Program and expand the school library’s collection of books available to students.
Recipes 8-11-26
August 11, 2026
German Fried Cabbage 1 tablespoon Crisco Small head cabbage 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
Robert Bruce Larkins
August 11, 2026
BRUCETON — Mr. Robert Bruce Larkins, 66, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Peggy Jo Cole
August 11, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Jo Cole, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie.
Mary Mays
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Mary Mays, 83, of Huntingdon, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: The Preacher’s Wife
August 11, 2026
I had a conversation with a church leader who was telling me about the new preacher their church had hired. His comments about it revealed much regarding his expectations of a preacher’s wife.
Missing Teen Found Safe
August 11, 2026
McKENZIE (August 10) — Jayden Gordon, 16, of McKenzie returned to Carroll County on Monday after an almost week-long disappearance. His mother, Tisha Gordon indicated he had been missing since Tuesday night, August 4.
County Elects New Sheriff
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6) — Eric W. Sawyers won a three-candidate race for Carroll County sheriff Thursday, while Ronnie Wade defeated a write-in challenger to retain the office of road supervisor.
Dollar General Literacy Grant Supports Summer Reading at West Carroll Elementary
August 11, 2026
TREZEVANT, Tenn. — West Carroll Elementary School has received a Dollar General literacy grant to support its Summer Reading Program and expand the school library’s collection of books available to students.
Recipes 8-11-26
August 11, 2026
German Fried Cabbage 1 tablespoon Crisco Small head cabbage 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
Calendar 8-11-26
August 11, 2026
McKenzie Senior Center schedule Wednesday, August 12, 6-8 a.m., line dance class, $5. Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair.
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Kyoto Fusioneering to Relocate U.S. Headquarters, Establish Fusion Operations in Oak Ridge
August 11, 2026
• Premier fusion technology and integrated systems developer to create 50+ new jobs
Recipes 8-11-26
August 11, 2026
German Fried Cabbage 1 tablespoon Crisco Small head cabbage 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
W Lube Pro in Huntingdon Hosts Ribbon Cutting
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6) — W Lube Pro held its ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, August 6 at its brand new location at 21110 E. Main Street in Huntingdon.
Opinion
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: The Preacher’s Wife
August 11, 2026
I had a conversation with a church leader who was telling me about the new preacher their church had hired. His comments about it revealed much regarding his expectations of a preacher’s wife.
Hunker Down with Kes: Talk About Truly Hunkering Down
August 11, 2026
I remember August 14, 1965, very well. The problem was, I hadn’t prepared a lick for it. I clearly didn’t understand the significance of the entire situation until I got out of the car…and watched Mom drive away.
Editor's View: Scrap
August 4, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following is a detailed account of a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you think reading specific details about the accident will trigger you, please use caution before reading.
People
Dr. Jay Phipps Named Tennessee Pharmacist of the Year
August 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (July 10) — Dr. Jay Phipps is the 2026 Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) recently announced. The Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year Award is one of TPA’s highest honors recognizing a pharmacist who has distinguished the…
Chris Bradshaw Named Operations Supervisor of Baptist Ambulance Carroll County
August 5, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 5) — Chris Bradshaw is Baptist Ambulance's new Carroll County operations supervisor, the ambulance provider announced on Wednesday.
Keelan Sneed Receives Tennessee Grocers Scholarship
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation recently awarded Keelan Sneed of McKenzie with a Smith & Woods Management Scholarship in the amount of $1,300.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Gleason School Receives Yard of the Month
August 11, 2026
Gleason School is the City of Gleason's August Yard of the Month. Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson presented the award to Principal Lee Lawrence recently in recognition of the many community and school initiatives to maintain and improve the school property.
Dollar General Literacy Grant Supports Summer Reading at West Carroll Elementary
August 11, 2026
TREZEVANT, Tenn. — West Carroll Elementary School has received a Dollar General literacy grant to support its Summer Reading Program and expand the school library’s collection of books available to students.
West Carroll School Board to Meet
August 10, 2026
ATWOOD — The West Carroll Special School District (WCSSD) Board of Education meets Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. The board will discuss the following agenda items:
Community Focus
Carroll County Goes Back to School
August 10, 2026
Thousands of students across Carroll County made their trek back to school last week, with August 4 being the official first day of the 2026-27 school year.
Senior Day on the Midway is Thursday
August 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Senior Day on the Midway at the Carroll County Fair is Thursday, August 13 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. inside the Carroll County Civic Center at 201 Fairgrounds Road.
Higdon Crowned Carroll County's Fairest
August 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 8–9) — Stella Higdon, of Bruceton, is Carroll County's 2026 Fairest of the Fair. Higdon earned her title Saturday afternoon, receiving her crown and sash from last year's queen, Bailey Rogers.
Prescott & Pearl Coming to theDEPOT
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE — Carli Beeler has big plans for the city of McKenzie's fashion scene. Over the weekend, the recent McKenzie High School graduate announced the launch of Prescott & Pearl, a new clothing boutique and gift shop located at 91 Bruce Street. The shop will be the first…
Nights on Broadway Goes Acoustic
August 7, 2026
McKenzie's summer concert series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday night with an acoustic set by musicians Tylan Johnson, Claudia Cooper and Luke Cooper. Attendees gathered around the stage on Banner Row to meet with friends and enjoy the music.
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Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status Among Champions of Character
August 10, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For the eleventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 203 Five-Star Winners in the nation.
Blackburn Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame
August 7, 2026
LEBANON (August 1) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was inducted Saturday into the USA Softball/Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Tennessee Hall of Fame for his 35-year career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team, which yielded ten world tournament wins…
Rebels Struggle Against Union City in Opener
August 7, 2026
McKENZIE (August 6) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Union City Thursday to open the football season. The Rebels struggled on both sides of the ball in the first half as the Golden Tornadoes opened up a big lead. McKenzie made some adjustments and looked better down the stretch…
Lynn Watkins Named Head Men's Golf Coach at Bethel University
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE (August 4) — Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced Thursday the hiring of Lynn Watkins as the new head coach of the Wildcats' men's golf program.
Region 7-2A Football: Will Huntingdon Make a Run at a Second Straight State Championship?
August 3, 2026
After Milan’s Class 2A runner-up finish in 2024, the Bulldogs' biggest rival, Huntingdon, made the run and won the Class 2A state championship last season.
McKenzie Middle School Hosts Annual Jamboree
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (August 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual football jamboree Saturday evening with 12 teams participating in eight scrimmages, played two at a time on a split field.
McKenzie Dominates Obion County in Scrimmage
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (July 31) — McKenzie High School hosted Obion County Central Friday evening for an all-Rebel scrimmage at the MHS practice field. The host Rebels looked strong on both sides of the ball, especially during the varsity portion of the contest.
Patrick Willis Named NFL Alumni Northern California Man of the Year
July 29, 2026
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tiger turned San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis was recently the proud recipient of the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter Man of the Year Award. The NFL alum shared news of his award online on Tuesday, July 28.
Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status Among Champions of Character
August 10, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For the eleventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 203 Five-Star Winners in the nation.
Blackburn Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame
August 7, 2026
LEBANON (August 1) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was inducted Saturday into the USA Softball/Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Tennessee Hall of Fame for his 35-year career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team, which yielded ten world tournament wins…
Rebels Struggle Against Union City in Opener
August 7, 2026
McKENZIE (August 6) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Union City Thursday to open the football season. The Rebels struggled on both sides of the ball in the first half as the Golden Tornadoes opened up a big lead. McKenzie made some adjustments and looked better down the stretch…
Lynn Watkins Named Head Men's Golf Coach at Bethel University
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE (August 4) — Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced Thursday the hiring of Lynn Watkins as the new head coach of the Wildcats' men's golf program.
Region 7-2A Football: Will Huntingdon Make a Run at a Second Straight State Championship?
August 3, 2026
After Milan’s Class 2A runner-up finish in 2024, the Bulldogs' biggest rival, Huntingdon, made the run and won the Class 2A state championship last season.
McKenzie Middle School Hosts Annual Jamboree
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (August 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual football jamboree Saturday evening with 12 teams participating in eight scrimmages, played two at a time on a split field.
McKenzie Dominates Obion County in Scrimmage
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (July 31) — McKenzie High School hosted Obion County Central Friday evening for an all-Rebel scrimmage at the MHS practice field. The host Rebels looked strong on both sides of the ball, especially during the varsity portion of the contest.
Patrick Willis Named NFL Alumni Northern California Man of the Year
July 29, 2026
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tiger turned San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis was recently the proud recipient of the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter Man of the Year Award. The NFL alum shared news of his award online on Tuesday, July 28.
Obituaries
Robert Bruce Larkins
August 11, 2026
BRUCETON — Mr. Robert Bruce Larkins, 66, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Michael “Mike” Wayne Lowe
August 11, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Lowe, 63, of McKenzie, Tennessee, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
Peggy Jo Cole
August 11, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Jo Cole, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie.
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McKenzie Senior Center schedule Wednesday, August 12, 6-8 a.m., line dance class, $5. Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair.
Aug 4
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McKenzie Rebels Meet and Greet August 8, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. is the Meet and Greet for the McKenzie Rebels including the MHS and MMS Football teams, MHS and MMS Bands, MHS and MMS Cheerleaders, and the youth football league.
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Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Matter of Record
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
County General Sessions Report
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 5.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 11, 2026
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Driving on Suspended License — On July 29, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction on Highway 70A in McLemoresville when he observed a silver Nissan Altima traveling without functioning registration lights. As…
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Theft of Handgun — According to a report made on July 23, Sgt. Ethan Parham took a report at the Huntingdon Police Department regarding a stolen handgun.
Marriage Licenses
August 11, 2026
Jessica Voyles Avalon, 39, of Lexington, to Terry Lynn Burton Jr., 37, of Lexington.
Property Transfers
August 11, 2026
Nicholas Burns and wife, Pamela Jane Appleton to Nicholas B. or Pamela Jane Appleton, as trustees. No district listed.
Carroll County General Sessions
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 4, 2026
Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Driving Without a License — On July 26, Deputy Dustin McClure responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on Highway 70 toward Huntingdon. Deputy McClure observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu traveling approximately 25 mph…
McKenzie Police Reports
August 4, 2026
Joyriding — Lindsey Damesworth, Reynolds Street, McKenzie, was charged with Joyriding on August 1.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
County General Sessions Report
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 5.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 11, 2026
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Driving on Suspended License — On July 29, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction on Highway 70A in McLemoresville when he observed a silver Nissan Altima traveling without functioning registration lights. As…
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Theft of Handgun — According to a report made on July 23, Sgt. Ethan Parham took a report at the Huntingdon Police Department regarding a stolen handgun.
Marriage Licenses
August 11, 2026
Jessica Voyles Avalon, 39, of Lexington, to Terry Lynn Burton Jr., 37, of Lexington.
Property Transfers
August 11, 2026
Nicholas Burns and wife, Pamela Jane Appleton to Nicholas B. or Pamela Jane Appleton, as trustees. No district listed.
Carroll County General Sessions
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 4, 2026
Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Driving Without a License — On July 26, Deputy Dustin McClure responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on Highway 70 toward Huntingdon. Deputy McClure observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu traveling approximately 25 mph…
McKenzie Police Reports
August 4, 2026
Joyriding — Lindsey Damesworth, Reynolds Street, McKenzie, was charged with Joyriding on August 1.
Henry County Issues Notice of Sex Offender Registrant
July 30, 2026
The Henry County Sheriff's Office released a community awareness notice Thursday, July 30, regarding a new registered sex offender being added to the Henry County area's registry.
