McKENZIE (August 25) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual golf tournament at Carroll Lake Friday morning. Despite a heat index of nearly 115 degrees, the Chamber hosted a full slate of teams. Winning teams sponsored by John Austin (First Place, 52), Joseph Butler (Second Place, 52) and Dynamic Physical Therapy (Third Pace, 56) were awarded trophies provided by Tri-County Publishing, Inc. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — In memory of the first responders following the terrorist attacks on September 11 (9-11) in 2001, Cash Express honors local first responders with donations of cakes to the related emergency departments. more

McKENZIE — A new Walgreens, Dollar General, Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Multi-Purpose Sporting Complex, and a new chapel on the campus of Bethel University are all under construction in McKenzie. more

NASHVILLE — Senator John Stevens, Representative Tandy Darby, Representative Brock Martin and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Carroll County Library with a $4,872 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant. The grant provides computer literacy instructors and wi-fi hotspots for their patrons and a $1,178 Technology grant for new software and equipment.  more

McKENZIE (August 24) — The City of McKenzie’s Fire Department accepted the delivery of a new, 2023 Pierce Freightliner fire pumper on Thursday, August 24. more

NASHVILLE (March 14) — No deal. A committee in the Tennessee House of Representatives killed a local effort to rename Lake Halford back to the original name of Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreational Lake. more

McKenzie (August 26) — A Saturday afternoon thunderstorm with heavy rain and high winds shortened the annual Sweet Tea Festival in downtown McKenzie. The rains sent arts and crafts and food vendors scurrying for shelter and caused the cancellation of the music acts for Saturday evening. more

McKENZIE (October 27) — Hospital Drive in McKenzie no longer includes a hospital, but there are still medical facilities, a new high-tech company, and a newly renovated headquarters for Carroll County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  more

McKENZIE (May 22) — The long-anticipated opening of the pickleball courts in McKenzie is Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. more

McKENZIE — A new welcome sign was erected last week in a partnership with the City of McKenzie and Bethel University. more

Lisa Stewart from McKenzie Banking Company presents Becky Burkhalter, office manager of the Carroll County Habitat for Humanity, a check for $2500 from the Charles P. Wilson Foundation. more

McKENZIE — Twin Oaks Buildings in McKenzie hosted a grand opening of the new business on Thursday, October 27 at 25335 Highway 22, across from Haven Steel, in the Henry County portion of McKenzie. more

HUNTINGDON (December 11) — The Town of Huntingdon held its annual Christmas parade Sunday afternoon. more

GLEASON (January 26) — Fifty-five years ago, Gleason was dominating the basketball courts in west Tennessee. Last Friday night, they were back on the Gleason basketball court to be honored for their highly successful seasons. more

McKENZIE (July 22) —The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) held its first public block party Friday, July 22. On campus, students, visitors and their families enjoyed activities including bowling, ring toss, a photo booth, a cake walk, golf, campus tours and a bake sale. more

Drew Beeler graduated from McKenzie High School in 2020 and hit the ground running. more

HUNTINGDON (July 26) — After some animated discussion regarding Mayor Dale Kelley’s recommendation of Angela DeMaris to become executive director of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center, the council voted 4-3 to approve her for the position. DeMaris was serving as Director of Operations but had also been unofficially doing the theater director’s duties as well after Lori Nolen resigned. The position was not filled immediately due to the COVID pandemic. more

  Approximately $4,500,000 was collected for Carroll County Schools by shopping in Carroll County in 2022.  The $4,500,000 is divided on per pupil basis with each school system receiving … more

There are few moments in life a person could never forget. Mrs. Brenda Berryman has two: meeting her late husband, Ray Berryman, and kissing the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. more

McKENZIE (October 27) — The Boo Bash returned to downtown McKenzie last Thursday after a two-year absence due to COVID-19 precautions. It was bigger than anticipated with thousands of children and their parents participating. more