Webb School Hosts Back-to-School Events
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 25) — The Webb School was the site of a community effort Saturday to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was open to students in grades K-8.
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Missing Elderly Man Located by Helicopter
July 28, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (July 24) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Jackson District Aviation Unit assisted local agencies today in the search for an 83-year-old Carroll County man with dementia and limited mobility who had been reported missing.
City Approves Bid for Soccer Fencing
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 24) — Fencing was approved for the new Mulberry Soccer Field during a special called meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council on July 24 at 10 a.m.
Area High School Football Schedules
July 28, 2026
Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Rebels Look to Future Under Coach Hodge
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 2) — The McKenzie Rebels are entering another season of football under the leadership of Coach Keith Hodge, a veteran mentor known for building programs centered on discipline, teamwork, and character development.
Carroll County Leaders Convene For Financial Wellness Summit
July 28, 2026
Local and state officials gathered in Carroll County recently for a Financial Wellness Scorecard Summit to examine the economic health of the region and discuss strategies for improvement.
Tracy Umstead
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Mr. Tracy Umstead, 59, of McKenzie, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Baptist Hospital Huntingdon.
Unemployment Rate Slightly Increases in Tri-Counties
July 28, 2026
NASHVILLE — Unemployment percentages increased in June 2026 in the tri-counties as compared to one month earlier, but showed a decrease in unemployment compared to one year earlier.
Heat Warning Tuesday; Cool Down, Stormier Weather Ahead
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 28) — McKenzie and Carroll County will begin the eight-day forecast period with another round of dangerous heat Tuesday, July 28, before temperatures and humidity ease during the middle of the week and showers and thunderstorms become more likely heading into the weekend.
Webb School Hosts Back-to-School Events
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 25) — The Webb School was the site of a community effort Saturday to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was open to students in grades K-8.
Missing Elderly Man Located by Helicopter
July 28, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (July 24) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Jackson District Aviation Unit assisted local agencies today in the search for an 83-year-old Carroll County man with dementia and limited mobility who had been reported missing.
City Approves Bid for Soccer Fencing
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 24) — Fencing was approved for the new Mulberry Soccer Field during a special called meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council on July 24 at 10 a.m.
Area High School Football Schedules
July 28, 2026
Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Rebels Look to Future Under Coach Hodge
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 2) — The McKenzie Rebels are entering another season of football under the leadership of Coach Keith Hodge, a veteran mentor known for building programs centered on discipline, teamwork, and character development.
Carroll County Leaders Convene For Financial Wellness Summit
July 28, 2026
Local and state officials gathered in Carroll County recently for a Financial Wellness Scorecard Summit to examine the economic health of the region and discuss strategies for improvement.
Tracy Umstead
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Mr. Tracy Umstead, 59, of McKenzie, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Baptist Hospital Huntingdon.
Unemployment Rate Slightly Increases in Tri-Counties
July 28, 2026
NASHVILLE — Unemployment percentages increased in June 2026 in the tri-counties as compared to one month earlier, but showed a decrease in unemployment compared to one year earlier.
Heat Warning Tuesday; Cool Down, Stormier Weather Ahead
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 28) — McKenzie and Carroll County will begin the eight-day forecast period with another round of dangerous heat Tuesday, July 28, before temperatures and humidity ease during the middle of the week and showers and thunderstorms become more likely heading into the weekend.
Editor's Viewpoint: Novelty Tennessee License Plates Are Often Upside Down
July 28, 2026
Travel across any Tennessee highway today, and you are likely to spot a curious sight: the iconic three-star logo of the novelty front license plates.
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Puryear Man Arrested Following Online Exploitation Investigation
July 28, 2026
PARIS (July 28) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office (ICAC) investigators, in coordination with FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and Puryear Police Department, has announced the arrest of Joseph Lee Parsons, 9540 Hwy 641 N., Puryear, Tenn., following an investigation into online…
Man Arrested After Henry County Drug Search
July 28, 2026
PARIS (July 26) — The Henry County Sheriff's Office arrested Kenneth Nance on Sunday after Deputy Lucas Riddick observed him throwing three syringes away in a garbage can near a business on East Wood Street.
Carroll County Leaders Convene For Financial Wellness Summit
July 28, 2026
Local and state officials gathered in Carroll County recently for a Financial Wellness Scorecard Summit to examine the economic health of the region and discuss strategies for improvement.
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Editor's Viewpoint: Novelty Tennessee License Plates Are Often Upside Down
July 28, 2026
Travel across any Tennessee highway today, and you are likely to spot a curious sight: the iconic three-star logo of the novelty front license plates.
Hunker Down With Kes: There Are Teachers, Then There Is…
July 28, 2026
Chick King was the best baseball coach I ever played for. He spent 11 years in professional baseball, at times with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: A Stinking Dog
July 28, 2026
You know how it is at the end of a workday and supper's over and the dishes are done? You're ready to settle down, put on your pajamas, and have a little quiet time before going to bed. Yeah, that's the way I like it, too.
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Ryan White Selected for Local Government Leadership Program
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.
Carroll County Teens Place in Miss Tennessee Pageants
July 21, 2026
JACKSON (July 19) — Four young women represented Carroll County on the big stage last week, competing in the Miss Iris Tennessee Teen and the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageants at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Two went home this weekend as fourth runners-up to the new…
Bubba's Hot Dogs Brings a Chicago Original to West Tennessee
July 20, 2026
A Yuma couple originally from Chicago has brought a taste of Windy City culture to West Tennessee with their food truck, Bubba's Hot Dogs.
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UT College of Nursing Launches Online RN to BSN Degree Program
July 28, 2026
MEMPHIS (July 28) — The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Nursing has opened an RN to BSN program for registered nurses (RN) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completely online in just 12 months.
Webb School Hosts Back-to-School Events
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 25) — The Webb School was the site of a community effort Saturday to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was open to students in grades K-8.
Huntingdon School Board Approves 36 Policy Updates Ahead of 2026-27 School Year
July 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 22) — New state laws have triggered a significant overhaul of Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) policies. The Board of Education approved 36 updates during Wednesday’s meeting, impacting everything from student grading and extracurricular eligibility to…
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Rebels Look to Future Under Coach Hodge
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 2) — The McKenzie Rebels are entering another season of football under the leadership of Coach Keith Hodge, a veteran mentor known for building programs centered on discipline, teamwork, and character development.
731 Eat Week is Underway
July 27, 2026
731 Eat Week, sponsored by Northwest Tennessee Tourism, is back, bringing together 23 locally-owned restaurants across Northwest Tennessee for six days of incredible food, great deals and hometown flavor.
McKenzie Early Head Start Wins #GrowFoodChallenge Grand Prize
July 27, 2026
MARTIN — The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network (NWTN LFN) recently announced the winners of its 2026 #GrowFoodChallenge, a regional initiative encouraging youth and families to grow food and reduce food waste. McKenzie Early Head Start earned the challenge's $250 grand…
Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Hawaiian-Themed Back to School Blitz
July 22, 2026
McKENZIE (July 22) — Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Hawaiian-themed Back to School Blitz event Wednesday at its McKenzie pediatrics location.
Rotary Club of McKenzie Hears Urgent Call To Action in Fight Against Local Hunger
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 14) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie received a sobering yet hopeful update on the state of food insecurity in the region during their meeting on July 14, as Donna Vick, donor relations manager for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, issued a direct call for community involvement.
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Rebel Football in Preseason Action This Weekend
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — It's football time in McKenzie this weekend as both the high school and middle school host preseason action.
Will Dresden Repeat as Region Champion?
July 27, 2026
Last season, Dresden was the cream of the Region 7-1A crop. The Lions won the region championship with an unbeaten record in region play, and running back Luke Di Pietro was named a Class 1A Mr. Football semifinalist.
Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
Can McKenzie Make Another Run at the TSSAA Class 1A State Championship Game?
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
Bethel Hosts Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (July 11-13) — Bethel University hosted the annual Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp Saturday through Monday. Malang Jarju, head coach of the Bethel men's soccer team, runs the camp with his fellow Wildcat coaches and players.
Lil Rebs Soccer Camp Develops Young Talent
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE (July 13-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel and Lady Rebel soccer teams and Head Coach Karlene Ellis hosted the Lil Rebs Soccer Camp from Monday through Wednesday, drawing 25 kids ages 4-10.
Huntingdon Coaches Talk Football at Historical Society
July 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — Featured speakers at this month's meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society on Wednesday morning were former Huntingdon High School football assistant coach Jimmy Pritchard and current Head Coach Eric Swenson.
Edlins Win Gold at Tennessee Senior Olympics
July 14, 2026
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (June 19–22) — Building on their 2025 national appearance, Chris and Charleace Edlin continued their athletic success at the 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics this June, collectively earning seven gold medals.
Rebel Football in Preseason Action This Weekend
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — It's football time in McKenzie this weekend as both the high school and middle school host preseason action.
Will Dresden Repeat as Region Champion?
July 27, 2026
Last season, Dresden was the cream of the Region 7-1A crop. The Lions won the region championship with an unbeaten record in region play, and running back Luke Di Pietro was named a Class 1A Mr. Football semifinalist.
Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
Can McKenzie Make Another Run at the TSSAA Class 1A State Championship Game?
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
Bethel Hosts Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (July 11-13) — Bethel University hosted the annual Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp Saturday through Monday. Malang Jarju, head coach of the Bethel men's soccer team, runs the camp with his fellow Wildcat coaches and players.
Lil Rebs Soccer Camp Develops Young Talent
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE (July 13-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel and Lady Rebel soccer teams and Head Coach Karlene Ellis hosted the Lil Rebs Soccer Camp from Monday through Wednesday, drawing 25 kids ages 4-10.
Huntingdon Coaches Talk Football at Historical Society
July 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — Featured speakers at this month's meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society on Wednesday morning were former Huntingdon High School football assistant coach Jimmy Pritchard and current Head Coach Eric Swenson.
Edlins Win Gold at Tennessee Senior Olympics
July 14, 2026
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (June 19–22) — Building on their 2025 national appearance, Chris and Charleace Edlin continued their athletic success at the 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics this June, collectively earning seven gold medals.
Obituaries
Tracy Umstead
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Mr. Tracy Umstead, 59, of McKenzie, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Baptist Hospital Huntingdon.
Melvin Scott
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — Funeral services for Melvin Scott are Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. Interment is at Union Academy Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.
Charles "Kenny" Rush
July 26, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Mr. Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Rush, 84, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Life Care Center.
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Area High School Football Schedules
Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Jul 28
Calendar 7-28-26
Area Back-to-School Dates The five Carroll County school districts (McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll, Hollow Rock-Bruceton and South Carroll) begin staff in-service on Monday, July 27. Students report for a half-day on Tuesday, August 4.
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Calendar 7-21-26
Back to School Event is on July 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for K-8 grades at Webb School, 938 Walnut Ave W., McKenzie, TN 38201. There will be free clothes, shoes, underclothes, free haircuts, and hairstyles. For more information, call 731-697-5468. More information will follow.
Matter of Record
McKenzie Police Report
July 28, 2026
Shoplifting — Alyssa Parkins, Forest Drive, Martin, was charged with Theft of Merchandise on July 24.
Property Transfers
July 27, 2026
● McKenzie Public Library Enrichment Foundation to Tyler James Meek. No District listed.
Marriage Licenses
July 27, 2026
Brandy Katesha Webb , 28, of McKenzie, to Benny Beya Benny , 21, of McKenzie.
Huntingdon Police Report
July 27, 2026
Shoplifting - According to a report made on July 11, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart after receiving a report of a shoplifter.
Carroll County Sheriff's Reports
July 27, 2026
Driving on revoked license - On July 15, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted a traffic stop after observing a gold Buick sedan traveling without visible registration and with a broken passenger-side taillight on East Main Street in Atwood.
Carroll County General Sessions Report
July 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 22) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 22.
Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Marriage Licenses
July 21, 2026
Aden Ray Koelling, 22, of McKenzie, to Hailey Danielle Hixson, 24, of McKenzie.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 15.
McKenzie Police Report
July 28, 2026
Shoplifting — Alyssa Parkins, Forest Drive, Martin, was charged with Theft of Merchandise on July 24.
Property Transfers
July 27, 2026
● McKenzie Public Library Enrichment Foundation to Tyler James Meek. No District listed.
Marriage Licenses
July 27, 2026
Brandy Katesha Webb , 28, of McKenzie, to Benny Beya Benny , 21, of McKenzie.
Huntingdon Police Report
July 27, 2026
Shoplifting - According to a report made on July 11, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart after receiving a report of a shoplifter.
Carroll County Sheriff's Reports
July 27, 2026
Driving on revoked license - On July 15, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted a traffic stop after observing a gold Buick sedan traveling without visible registration and with a broken passenger-side taillight on East Main Street in Atwood.
Carroll County General Sessions Report
July 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 22) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 22.
Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Marriage Licenses
July 21, 2026
Aden Ray Koelling, 22, of McKenzie, to Hailey Danielle Hixson, 24, of McKenzie.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 15.
Property Transfers
July 21, 2026
David Joseph Gedemer to The Ashley Harwell Smith GST-Exempt Trust in District 6.
