West Carroll Primary Joins Forces with United Neighbors to Give Back
April 22, 2025
West Carroll Primary School is proving that even small hands can make a big difference.
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McKenzie Beauty Pageants
April 22, 2025
Siegel Topic of Huntingdon Historical Society Program
April 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Bruceton’s Sam Siegel and the Henry I. Siegel Company were the topic of a program by guest speaker Linda Smothers at the Huntingdon Historical Society meeting Wednesday.
Airport Now Honors Memory Of Sergeant Lee Russell
April 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 14) — The county airport is now the Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport. With a unanimous vote, the Carroll County Commission approved Resolution 4-11-25, naming the airport in honor of the late Tennessee State Trooper. Sgt. Russell tragically died in a helicopter crash while on duty in August 2022.
Gränges Donates to McKenzie Schools
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE (April 11) — Gränges Americas Inc. made a donation to McKenzie Special School District Friday, part of a series of donations to area schools.
Carroll County Celebrates National Public Health Week with Dedication to Community Well-Being
April 15, 2025
In recognition of National Public Health Week, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler signed a proclamation celebrating the importance of public health and honoring those who work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
Rotarians Hear About ROTC
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE (April 8) — Colonel Bernard House, US Army, spoke about the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program based at the University of Tennessee at Martin during the April 8 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Third Annual Celebration of the Arts a Success
April 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Carroll Arts, Inc. held its third annual Celebration of the Arts at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center on Saturday.
TWRA Responds to Carroll Lake Concerns
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which owns and operates Carroll Lake, has provided some insight into concerns about the fish population following the extreme weather earlier this month and the preemptive drainage of the lake ahead of the flooding conditions.
Egg Drop Draws Thousands
April 15, 2025
McKenzie (March 23) — Record crowds filled McKenzie City Park as thousands of excited children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the fourth annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop.
McKenzie FFA Hosts Live Plant Sale
April 15, 2025
McKenzie FFA, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, West Carroll and Huntingdon all held live plant sales at the related schools.
Mock Trials Held at Carroll County Courthouse
April 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 11) — Eighth grade home school students from Classical Conversations Challenge B held a series of mock trials at the Carroll County Courthouse today with Judge Brent Bradberry presiding and educating the students about the legal process.
Petals Azola
April 8, 2025
Petals Azola, a florist and boutique located at 1907 Cedar Street in McKenzie, opened in November of 2022.
MHS Alumni Decades Reunion is September 19-20
April 8, 2025
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion Weekend is set for September 19-20, 2025. It is in conjunction with this year’s MHS football homecoming.
Carroll Lake Drained Ahead Of Flooding, Refilled Quickly
April 8, 2025
McKENZIE (April 7) — Carroll Lake was partially drained on Wednesday in anticipation of the heavy rains to come over the following few days. By Friday afternoon, the water had risen to near normal levels and was again swollen on Saturday.
Airport to be Renamed in Honor of Sgt. Lee Russell
April 8, 2025
HUNTINGDON (April 7) — In the coming weeks, it is likely the Carroll County Airport will undergo a name change.
West Tennessee Reels from Deadly Storms, Flooding
April 8, 2025
McKENZIE (April 7) — A powerful and slow-moving weather system wreaked havoc across West Tennessee from April 2 to April 6, unleashing tornadoes and historic flooding that resulted in at least ten fatalities statewide and widespread damage.
Bethel Faculty, Staff, Students to Compete in Donkey Basketball
April 5, 2025
McKENZIE - Bethel University students will compete against the university's faculty and staff in a donkey basketball game on Monday, April 7 in Baker Fieldhouse on the McKenzie campus. …
McKenzie Fire Department Offering Free Smoke Detectors
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE (March 31) — McKenzie residents can now receive free smoke detectors, thanks to a donation from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office to the McKenzie Fire Department.
Carroll County Humane Society Hosts Bow Wow at the Barn
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE (March 22) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted its annual Bow Wow at the Barn Saturday at The Venue at Waddell Place to raise funds for the non-profit organization’s needs.
