A winter weather system traveled through the state over Christmas week bringing frigid cold temperatures, and unprecedented electrical demand, requiring rolling blackouts. more

HUNTINGDON (April 4) — Leaders in government, economic development, health and education gathered for an informal planning session led by the Tennessee Economic and Community Development on April 4. more

Andrew Jackson’s two terms as president, which spanned from 1829 to 1837, were marked by a series of pivotal events and policies that left a lasting imprint on American history. His tenure in office was not without controversy, as he navigated critical issues such as the Nullification Crisis, the Indian Removal Act, the Bank War, the Peggy Eaton Affair, the Spoils System, and the expansion of suffrage. more

My name is Jason R. Martin and I am seeking the position of Carroll County Commissioner for District 9. more

Houses, Structures Razed for Trezevant, Atwood Bypass JANUARY 2022 — After more than 20 years of the proposed construction work has begun, beginning with the razing of structures and removal of trees and other objects that are in the path of the U.S. 79/State Route 76 bypass around Atwood and Trezevant. more

McKENZIE (February 2) — Pre-K students at McKenzie Elementary School have new recreational equipment. more

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) Polls are open until 7 p.m. to cast your ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary in Tennessee.  more

$144 Million, that’s how much money could/will leave Tennessee public schools and flow into the pockets of private (for-profit) schools within the first year of the school voucher program, the money will “follow the student.” According to Governor Bill Lee’s proposal, the state will pay up to $7,000 annually per student that has the means and desire to attend a private school instead of the public school in their area. more

This August, I ask for your support and vote as the lone conservative Republican in the District 4 County Commission race. I’ve served on the Carroll County Fire Department for the last 10 years and Carroll County Rescue the last three. more

  ELECTION RETURNS AUGUST 4, 2022 CARROLL COUNTY TENNESSEE Number of Precincts  Counted so far. The totals from each of the precincts are brought to the Carroll County Election Commission to be counted. The totals will be updated on Thursday evening as those are available to the media.         The General Election includes:   Circuit Court Judge, District 24, Part 1: … more

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

McKENZIE (December 6) — Lynn Watkins, 59, is retiring from his position as director of schools on June 30, 2023. more

GLEASON — A rural home was destroyed and the resident injured with burns following a fire Thursday, December 29 between McKenzie and Gleason. more

JACKSON  (June 7, 2023) - An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Jackson Police Department, Madison County … more

The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, February 8, at 6 p.m. with the following items on the agenda: discussion/approval of Landon Priestley’s Eagle Scout proposal; discussion/approval to offer monthly property taxes payments in lieu of yearly payment. Before the meeting at 5 p.m., the Council will hold a workshop to review paperwork of existing liquor stores. more

HENRY — Waddell Clinic Primary Care and Aesthetics opens its new clinic in Henry on Friday, March 15. more

My name is Hal Eason and I am once again seeking a third term as your District 4 County Commissioner. Thank you for voting for me in the past and thank you for voting for me now. more

Gleason, Tennessee, a.k.a Tatertown, USA was a busy place as the Gleason Gazelles and the Gleason Community during the 49th Annual Tatertown Special. more

NASHVILLE (December 7) — Jackson Cassidy is the Class 1A Mr. Football. The senior quarterback for McKenzie was one of three finalists including Kumaro Brown of Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering and Isaiah Thomison of Fayetteville High School. more

GLEASON — A McKenzie man was arrested over the weekend after a traffic stop in Gleason discovered nearly five grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle. more