Kathy Louise Shaw
August 19, 2026
Kathy Louise Shaw, 66 years old, died at her residence on August 14, 2026. She worked in retail and food services.
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Judy C. Cole
August 18, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Judy C. Cole are on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment is at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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.
County Honors Retirees, Commission Votes Down Hazardous Duty Benefit
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 10) — The Carroll County Commission honored retiring county officials and rejected a proposed hazardous duty supplemental retirement benefit during its Monday, August 10 meeting at the Carroll County Civic Center.
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.
Tigers Coast to Win Over Bulldogs
August 18, 2026
GLEASON (August 13) — Gleason Junior High opened their football season at home Thursday against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central. The visiting Tigers controlled the game throughout, cruising to a 34-0 win.
War Eagles Fall to South Fulton, 36-6
August 18, 2026
ATWOOD (August 13) — The West Carroll Junior High War Eagles hosted South Fulton Middle School Thursday night. The visiting Red Devils were in control and kept the lead throughout for a 36-6 final.
McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
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.
Kathy Louise Shaw
August 19, 2026
Kathy Louise Shaw, 66 years old, died at her residence on August 14, 2026. She worked in retail and food services.
Judy C. Cole
August 18, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Judy C. Cole are on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment is at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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.
County Honors Retirees, Commission Votes Down Hazardous Duty Benefit
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 10) — The Carroll County Commission honored retiring county officials and rejected a proposed hazardous duty supplemental retirement benefit during its Monday, August 10 meeting at the Carroll County Civic Center.
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.
Tigers Coast to Win Over Bulldogs
August 18, 2026
GLEASON (August 13) — Gleason Junior High opened their football season at home Thursday against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central. The visiting Tigers controlled the game throughout, cruising to a 34-0 win.
War Eagles Fall to South Fulton, 36-6
August 18, 2026
ATWOOD (August 13) — The West Carroll Junior High War Eagles hosted South Fulton Middle School Thursday night. The visiting Red Devils were in control and kept the lead throughout for a 36-6 final.
McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
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.
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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Nathan Whiting Welcomed as New VP of Operations at LIS
August 18, 2026
PARIS (August 18) — Nathan Whiting has been named the new vice president of operations at L.I. Smith & Associates, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience to the Paris-based company.
Entering Final Days to Qualify for November Municipal Elections
August 18, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 18) — Municipal seats in Atwood, Bruceton, Hollow Rock, McKenzie, McLemoresville and Trezevant are up for grabs come November, as yet another election looms ahead in Carroll County.
Inglenook Book Club Hears From Local Author Mona Batchelor
August 18, 2026
McKENZIE (August 12) — The Inglenook Book Club gathered for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 12, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside. President Gail Mack presided over the proceedings, which began with the traditional reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Club Aim, and the Club Motto.
Opinion
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.”
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: They Call Him 'Rambo'
August 18, 2026
His check has been signed by the Lewis County School District in Tennessee for forty years, but he works for the kids.
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.
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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.
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.
Tennessee Trees Inspire Mona Batchelor’s Debut Children’s Novel
August 17, 2026
In Mona Martin Batchelor's debut children's novel, "Nora T and the Champion Tree," the retired McKenzie High School librarian uses the Tennessee Champion Tree Program to teach young readers about environmental stewardship, family traditions and the power one person has to make a…
IN OUR SCHOOLS
West Carroll School Board Approves $11.5 Million Budget
August 18, 2026
ATWOOD (August 13) — The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education met Thursday for its regular monthly session to finalize the district's financial budget for the upcoming year.
West Carroll Schools Continue Free School Meal Program
August 17, 2026
West Carroll Special School District serves all three schools under the National School Breakfast and/or School Lunch Program. West Carroll will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-27 school year. No further action is required of you…
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.
Community Focus
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.
Former Police Station to House McKenzie Rotary Food Pantry
August 14, 2026
McKENZIE (August 13) — After living primarily in McKenzie City Hall for several months, the McKenzie Rotary Club's food pantry has officially found a home. During Thursday night's meeting, the McKenzie City Council agreed to house the food pantry in the city's former police…
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.
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McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
Sports Writers Place McKenzie, Huntingdon, Martin-Westview in Top Rankings
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
Mustang Offense Sharp in Jamboree Action with Lexington
August 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — Huntingdon High School seniors Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading the Huntingdon Mustangs to a convincing 22-0 shutout of Lexington in the annual Huntingdon QB Jamboree. Smith, the reigning BlueCross…
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
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.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Rebels Look Solid in Scrimmage with Tigers
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the Lexington Tigers Friday at Bethel University for their final home scrimmage of the preseason. The Rebels performed well on both sides of the ball for a one-score edge in the varsity portion of the scrimmage.
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…
McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
Sports Writers Place McKenzie, Huntingdon, Martin-Westview in Top Rankings
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
Mustang Offense Sharp in Jamboree Action with Lexington
August 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — Huntingdon High School seniors Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading the Huntingdon Mustangs to a convincing 22-0 shutout of Lexington in the annual Huntingdon QB Jamboree. Smith, the reigning BlueCross…
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
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.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Rebels Look Solid in Scrimmage with Tigers
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the Lexington Tigers Friday at Bethel University for their final home scrimmage of the preseason. The Rebels performed well on both sides of the ball for a one-score edge in the varsity portion of the scrimmage.
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…
Obituaries
Kathy Louise Shaw
August 19, 2026
Kathy Louise Shaw, 66 years old, died at her residence on August 14, 2026. She worked in retail and food services.
Judy C. Cole
August 18, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Judy C. Cole are on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment is at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Buddy Smothers
August 18, 2026
HOLLOW ROCK, Tenn. — Mr. Buddy Smothers, age 74, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home.
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Macedonia Community Center Fish Fry Macedonia Community Center hosts a fish fry on Saturday, September 5 from 4-7 p.m.
Sweet Tea Festival is This Weekend
August 17, 2026
McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 20-23, 2026, in downtown McKenzie. The city-sponsored event features entertainment, arts and crafts booths, food trucks, car show, and a small carnival.
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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.
Matter of Record
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.
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.
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.
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.
