GLEASON — Gleason Gazelles are hosting the 50th annual Tater Town Special on August 27 to September 3. more

  NASHVILLE  – Tennessee made history in July when the state recorded its lowest … more

NASHVILLE — The July rate of unemployment is mixed in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties. more

NASHVILLE — The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). more

McKenzie was all abuzz in May of 1975 with the anticipated arrival of Hollywood Legend Bob Hope. The film icon was scheduled for a stage performance at Bethel College on Sunday, May 31 in order to raise much needed funds for the financially distressed McKenzie institution. Hope’s presence left the school with over $100,000 and the community with a life time of memories. more

McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie Special School District is seeking bids to replace the roof and repave the parking lot at McKenzie High School. more

HENRY County, Tenn.  - On 12-20-22 officers with the 24th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, 24th Judicial Drug Task Force and Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a … more

McKENZIE (May 6) — Bethel University held its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 6 in the Crisp Arena on the McKenzie campus. The students were seated at floor level and qued to the elevated platform, where they walked across to receive their diplomas from President Walter Butler. more

McKENZIE (August 10) — The McKenzie City Council met Thursday and focused on international codes and the rezoning of the Forrest Avenue Mobile Home Park. more

Fire Chief Brian Tucker introduced a new program to McKenzie’s City Council June 8. As a way to ensure immediate care to emergency victims, the McKenzie Fire Department will partner with Priority Ambulance, through Baptist Hospital, to create a first-responder program. more

It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon. more

PARIS, Tenn. - To add to the Tennessee River Jam festivities, Country Music Singer Darryl Worley will emcee the concert at the lake on Saturday, June 18.  The opportunity became available … more

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Budget Committee met Thursday but was hesitant to recommend one of three proposed amendments to the County Highway Departments budget. Also, concerns were addressed about the County Board of Education’s proposed fiscal year budget for 2023-24. more

The first day of school is quickly approaching for Carroll County students. With only three weeks until August 1, school staff work to prepare the schools for returning students. more

McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 22-27, 2023 in McKenzie. All events are scheduled for downtown. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 7.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.426 per gallon. more

HUNTINGDON (March 13) — Sixty years of private law practice and no intention of retiring. W. Kent Jones has been a central figure in Carroll County, serving clients in all aspects of legal practice. That’s something in which he takes great pride. But one of his favorite joys is talking about his many years of serving as the radio announcer of high school and college sports, a passion that started as a senior at McKenzie High School when he worked as a disc jockey for WHDM radio. more

I’m not much for buying things on the side of the road. Cathy insisted. She wanted some fresh home-grown tomatoes. I got to thinking about a good BLT with just the right amount of mayonnaise. And I hadn’t had a baloney and tomato sandwich in years... more

ATWOOD (May 4) — West Carroll Junior/Senior High School will be part of the state’s Innovative School Model schools during the 2023-24 school year. more

HUNTINGDON (June 14) — Tennessee government, Carroll County government, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) leaders, state troopers, National Guard members, community members, friends, and family flooded the Carroll County Shooting Sports Complex at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, for the dedication of the Sergeant Lee Russell Waterfowl Refuge. more