HENRY COUNTY ATTORNEY INDICTED, ACCUSED OF ASSAULT   PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a … more

In this part of the state, few achievements are as awe-inspiring as the construction of Kentucky Lake. Nestled amidst the picturesque Tennessee Valley, this colossal man-made reservoir stands as a testament to human ingenuity, foresight and determination. Not only was it an ambitious project but it is essential to remember the challenges overcome and the impact it has had on the lives of countless citizens, the region’s economy, and the prosperity of the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. more

NASHVILLE (July 21) — State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) encourages local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holidays, which begin July 28 with the … more

 PARIS - On August 10 at 9:07 a.m. a 911 call was received of a house fire at 2155 Highway 69 South in Paris Tennessee. Deputies with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, along with Henry … more

WASHINGTON  - Local journalism is disappearing under the weight of new digital offerings. An average of two local newspapers go out of business each week across the United States. Dean … more

Ms. Jimmie Sue Staten is the new foreperson of the Carroll County Grand Jury. She began her term on May 2 after being appointed to the position by Circuit Court judges Donald Parish and Brent Bradberry. more

HUNTINGDON (July 8) - What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than announcing a new holiday experience scheduled for Saturday, … more

HUNTINGDON (March 10, 2023) -- Update from Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: Jessinique "Jessi" Ross has been found and is safe. On behalf of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office we appreciate everyone's assistance. more

The Henry County Medical Center (HCMC) Obstetrics Unit, slated to close September 1, 2023, has a new advocate. Northwest Tennessee Cares (NWTNCares.org) is a 501c4 created to raise awareness of this … more

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. - I once again formally announce my candidacy to run for the office of Sheriff of Carroll County. I am a lifelong resident of Carroll County, a graduate of Huntingdon High … more

PARIS, Tenn. (November 29) — This year’s Leadership Henry County Class is excited to host a public forum at Krider Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. The forum features Parisians Kyle Spurgeon, President, and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber and Mark Herbison, HTL Advantage, who will discuss how Ford’s Blue Oval City will affect Paris and Henry County in the future. In addition, Janna Hellums of the Tenn. Dept. of Economic Development will join the panel. more

Two area teams will play Saturday afternoon for the state championship in the Blue Cross girls basketball State Championship tournament at Murfreesboro in their respective classifications. more

I always think about Chandler King on December 7. He is the only person I have ever actually known who was at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day in 1941. Of course, he never said a word about it to me. more

Sometimes I think I have lived my life backwards. Spring break is a perfect example. We’d never heard of “such a thing” in 1962. We thought it was mandatory to go to school every weekday from January 3rd until school ended in late May. If it didn’t snow a foot or two, or the boiler blew up, we were in the classroom studying Chaucer or heating some chemical compound with a Bunsen burner or conjugating verbs or following some guy named Byrd to the North Pole... more

TREZEVANT — The Trezevant Town Board met in their regular monthly session on Tuesday, October 11 with little action to be taken on the agenda. more

Tennessee’s history is filled with numerous trailblazers. Yet, one individual not only blazed a trail in history, but she also blazed a trail outside our atmosphere. In 1978, she was one of the females selected as part of the first group of astronauts to include women. She went on to log over 720 hours in space. more

NASHVILLE — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced a $14,700 grant to the Carroll County Historical Society and the Governor Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. more

10 YEARS AGO — Mitchell Lunn broke his leg when stealing third in a game against Clarksburg. *Gleason Bulldog Chase Ezell got a two-run homer against Central. more

WASHINGTON — Congressman David Kustoff announced mobile office hours for the month of June. Mobile office hours are Thursday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 7. more

I was running past the courthouse a couple of days ago with the early Saturday morning sun bouncing off my face. After a long hot summer, the air finally held a hint of that marvelously crisp “first touch” of fall. It was wonderful, but still a fairly routine Saturday morning in this stage of my life...until my mind got to moving faster than my legs. more