Henry County Therapist Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
October 16, 2026
PARIS — A therapist working with a student at Rhea Elementary School faces a felony charge following allegations that she struck a 5-year-old child with a lunchbox.
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Waldon "Danny" Bedwell
October 16, 2026
BRUCETON, Tenn. —
Dennis Miller
October 16, 2026
Mr. Dennis Miller, 75, of Bruceton, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Inglenook Book Club Notes
October 16, 2026
The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting October 14 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside.
Jean Birdwell
October 16, 2026
BRUCETON — Mrs. Jean Birdwell, 82, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Monday, October 12, 2026, at Lifecare Center in Bruceton.
Judy Dill
October 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Julia (Judy) Dill, 74, of Huntingdon, Tenn., died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.
Roger Lynn Prater
October 16, 2026
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. — Mr. Roger Lynn Prater, 46, of Clarksburg, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at The Regional Medical Center in Memphis from injuries sustained during a work-related accident.
Maybe I Have Figured This Out
October 16, 2026
Forget about “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Try saying “Isaias” three times in a row as fast as you can. And for the English literary minded folks out there, the Peter Piper line is a perfect example of alliteration. No one is quite sure what an Isaias is.
Lady Rebels Pickup Win, Boys Lose
October 13, 2026
McKENZIE (October 8) — The McKenzie Middle School basketball team opened their season last week. The Lady Rebels picked up a win against the Clarksburg Lady Rockets while the Rebels dropped a game to the Rockets.
West Carroll Seniors Honored
October 13, 2026
ATWOOD (October 9) — Senior members of the West Carroll band, football team, media team, and cheerleaders were honored in pre-game ceremonies on senior night.
McKenzie Police Reports
October 13, 2026
Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct — Ronda Mann, Highway 22, McKenzie, was charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct on October 5.
Carroll County General Sessions
October 13, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 7) — Matthew Bailey, Denmark-Jackson Road, Denmark, guilty, Driving While License Canceled, $50 fine, probation.
Hunker Down with Kes: Precious Sacred Scenes Unfold
October 13, 2026
Janis Schweikert asked if I’d come to their 1976 Port St. Joe High School 50th class reunion in late October. Yes, was my immediate response. If I didn’t have to talk.
West Carroll Honors Legacy of Late Coach Thomas Dees, Jr.
October 13, 2026
ATWOOD (October 9) — During the halftime of the West Carroll High School football game, the community gathered on the field to pay tribute to the life and enduring legacy of Coach Thomas Dees, Jr., who died on September 9, 2026, at the age of 74. Family members, school…
Tennessee Running Tour Returns To Parkers Crossroads Battlefield
October 13, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS— Following a successful inaugural event that attracted 126 runners, the Tennessee Running Tour returns to Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.
SONIC Awards $10,000 to Support Local Classrooms in McKenzie
October 13, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2026) – Public school teachers in the McKenzie area received $10,000 in classroom funding this month thanks to the standout performance of a local SONIC. To honor the SONIC® crew at 15755 Highland Drive for earning a spot among the Top 12 SONICs…
Early Voting To Begin October 14
October 13, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Election Commission has released the official qualified candidate filings for the upcoming election on November 3. The roster features a broad slate of candidates competing across federal and state, and municipalities throughout Carroll County.
Lady Rebels Sweep JCM, Ousted by Madison
October 13, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School opened postseason play with a commanding performance, sweeping Jackson Central-Merry 3-0 in the first round of the district tournament.
Students Explore High Demand Professions
October 13, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School students received hands-on, virtual experience with a variety of careers that are in high demand across Tennessee during a recent visit from Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee.
McKenzie Schools Celebrate Walk-to-School Day
October 13, 2026
McKENZIE (October 7) — McKenzie Middle School had 232 students out of 385 enrolled who walked to school on October 7 and a total of 18 staff members for a total of 250 walking. Students started at McKenzie City Hall and walked down Stonewall with a police escort. There were a few…
