NASHVILLE (December 8) — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced McKenzie will receive a $526,880 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) for sewer system improvements. more

McKenzie  - McKenzie Lady Rebels and McKenzie Rebels advance to the championship rounds of the region tournaments on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and Thursday, March 2, 2023. McKenzie Lady Rebels, … more

McKENZIE — After months of weather-caused delays, the steel is being erected on the new multi-purpose indoor sports practice facility at McKenzie High School. Construction began in December, 2023, however, a very wet winter delayed the pouring of concrete, a necessary step prior to erecting the steel. more

STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (JULY 1) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to a call about a boating accident on Saturday, July 1, 2023, around 3:45 p.m. The accident occurred on Kentucky … 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

A Nashville judge ruled Tuesday that the expenses related to harassment of a 19-year-old legislative intern by then-state lawmaker Scotty Campbell are exempt from the public records law based on a House rule and a policy on workplace harassment. Journalists have found that at least $8,800 was spent to house and move the intern, but it’s unclear if additional payments were made. more

Gosh, how well I remember the day Daddy drove the 1960 Chevrolet up into the yard. It was green; which we barely noticed. What we did notice was that it was brand new. We’d never had a new car. Ever! 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

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans are invited to join the inaugural ceremony and worship service for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s second inauguration on January 21, … more

NASHVILLE (February 1, 2023 --- The application period for the 2023 Tennessee Elk Quota Hunt is open now through Feb. 22. Applications are available and accepted at any Tennessee Wildlife … more

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

Bethel University students, faculty, and staff officially kicked off the new school year on Tuesday, August 22 with the annual Convocation service held in Crisp Arena. more

The McKenzie City Council meets January 11 at 6 p.m. with a light agenda. One items is on the agenda, discussion and approve a solid waste bid. more

Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. The LJSA is a well-thought-out bill that would provide needed support to local news organizations, including local newspapers, to ensure their viability as they continue to make progress toward a digital future. more

HUNTINGDON (August 8) — The purchase of new voting machines is on the August 8 agenda of the Carroll County Commission.  The estimated cost of new machines for every precinct is $250,000. The machines are not expected to be ready for the November 2022 elections in Carroll County. more

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  (February 2, 2023) – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement concerning First Lady Maria Lee's medical procedure. “Maria and I are … more

We did not celebrate this holiday when I was a kid. And I really don’t know why we didn’t. Lord a’mercy, things moved at such a slow pace back then you’d a’thought nothing could get by us! more

Lake Access Fees, New Rules in Effect for Lake Halford NASHVILLE --- Effective July 1, all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Lake permits will be available for purchase online. Permits had … more

NASHVILLE (December 2023) — A long-range study authorized by the State of Tennessee indicates Amtrak could have a new route through West Tennessee including Carroll County and eventually connect Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga in Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. A $500,000 federal grant funded the study by Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). more

The West Carroll Special School District’s monthly meeting is Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at West Carroll Jr/Sr High School. more