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Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Recognizes Andy Dickson for Outstanding Leadership, Service
September 1, 2026
MURFREESBORO (August 31, 2026) — Carroll County retiring Sheriff Andy Dickson was awarded the Distinguished Service Award and Sheriff Emeritus by the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association (TSA) during the Association’s 55th Annual Conference held in Murfreesboro in August in honor of…
Officials Take Oath of Office
August 31, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 31) — Carroll County’s newly elected and re-elected officials took the oath of office as they prepared to begin new four-year terms on September 1.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Philanthropist, Dies at 80
August 25, 2026
NASHVILLE (August 25) — Dolly Parton, the East Tennessee native who rose from poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains to become one of the world’s most celebrated singers, songwriters, entertainers and philanthropists, died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, her publicist announced…
Students Safe After Bus, Car Collision
August 17, 2026
McKENZIE (August 17) — An accident involving Carroll County School Bus 36 and a black Honda Fit occurred at the intersection of Cedar Street and Main Street South at approximately 3:24 p.m. Monday.
Missing Teen in McKenzie
August 6, 2026
McKENZIE (August 6) — Jayden Gordon, 16, has been missing from his McKenzie home since the night of Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Henry County Task Force Makes Arrest Following Online Exploitation Investigation
July 17, 2026
PARIS, Tenn. (July 17) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office (ICAC) investigators, in coordination with the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and the Paris Police Department, announced the arrest of Duncan Alexander Redmond, 201 Mockingbird Lane, Camden, following an investigation…
Community to Honor Life of Carter Allison at Thursday Memorial Service
July 14, 2026
The Henry County community is in mourning following the tragic loss of 17-year-old Carter Brookes Allison, who died in a two-vehicle accident on Monday, July 6.
Boyfriend, Girlfriend Missing from Greenfield
July 14, 2026
Porter Shell, 17, and Serenity Smitherman, who is also known as Sera Leyhue, 14, are both missing from Greenfield, Tenn.
Sheriff's Office Suspects No Foul Play in Lisa Fields' Disappearance
April 22, 2026
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office has released an official report regarding the search and rescue mission involving Lisa Fields, 56, of Huntingdon.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report Regarding Fatal Bus Crash
April 21, 2026
Retired Judge Larry Logan Granted Change of Venue Request
March 31, 2026
HUNTINGDON (March 27) — Friday morning, retired Carroll County General Sessions/Juvenile Court Judge Larry Logan was granted a change of venue request for his case against the State of Tennessee, in the event that his court case goes to trial.
RE: Statement Regarding Petitioner Chad Christopher Barnhart
March 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (March 6) — Herein is a statement from the Carroll County Election Commission regarding Chad Christopher Barnhart’s ineligibility for a countywide race in the upcoming May 5, 2026, election. Chad Christopher Barnhart’s name will not appear on the May 5, 2026, Republican primary election ballot because the Carroll County Election Commission cannot place him on it without a court order restoring his citizenship rights.
Tennessee Legislation Introduced in Honor of the Late Chance Carlton
February 5, 2026
NASHVILLE — Legislation introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly would honor the service of the late Chance Carlton of Huntingdon, who died in April 2025 while working as a lineman for the …
Henry County Attorney Michael Ainley Indicted, Accused of Assault, Sexual Battery
July 8, 2025
HENRY COUNTY (July 8, 2025) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of assault and sexual battery has resulted in the arrest of a Henry County attorney.
Priscilla Presley Opens The Dixie’s 20th Season on Sat, August 30, 2025
June 27, 2025
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center is thrilled to announce An Evening with Priscilla Presley on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., launching The Dixie’s …
TVA Issues Appeal to Conserve During Heat Wave
June 24, 2025
TVA issued public appeal for all consumers to conserve their use of electrical energy, effective: Tuesday (June 24, 2025) from 8:30 am until further notice Evening peak hours are …
Carroll County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
May 13, 2025
CARROLL COUNTY – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in more than a dozen indictments and arrests.
Centennial Bank of Trezevant Expands with Acquisition of The Bank of Jackson
April 29, 2025
TREZEVANT, Tenn. (April 25, 2025) – Centennial Bank, Trezevant, reached an agreement to acquire The Bank of Jackson. The resulting organization will hold approximately $1 billion in assets …
Tornadoes and Flooding Leave Trail of Damage, Threats Continue
April 4, 2025
McKENZIE (April 4) — From April 2 to April 4, a powerful system of storms and flooding left widespread damage across West and Middle Tennessee, including multiple tornadoes, road washouts, and confirmed fatalities in the Tri-County area and beyond. As of 5:00 p.m. Friday, emergency declarations remain in effect across all 95 counties, with the State Emergency Operations Center activated at Level 3 – State of Emergency.
