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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.

McKenzie’s Gaskins is New County Fire Chief

January 7, 2025

HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following today’s interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.

Man Crashes Truck into Huntingdon Sonic

September 4, 2024

HUNTINGDON (September 4) - A man crashed into Sonic Drive-In Wednesday afternoon during an apparent medical emergency, leaving the restaurant temporarily closed.

McKenzie Business Owner Opens Up About Assault, Building Condemnation

July 9, 2024

McKENZIE (July 9) — A McKenzie business owner is fighting for his right to continue operating his business downtown after the City of McKenzie condemned his building while he was recovering at home from an aggravated assault and robbery that happened in November 2023.

Bethel University: Broad Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions, Some Sports Programs Eliminated

June 27, 2024

McKenzie, Tenn. – When Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, announced June 1, 2024, their swimming pool was closed after months of staffing and maintenance issues, it should have been obvious circulating rumors about the future of Wildcat swimming were probably true and that the swim team was in danger.