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Carroll County Library Summer Readers Get Wild, Then Sophisticated

July 14, 2026

Carroll County Library's summer reading program continued with a wild wildlife program and a sophisticated Tea(-Rex) Party.

Recipes 7-14-26

July 14, 2026

Vegetable Corn Medley, Easy Corn and Okra Gumbo, and Beefy Rice Casserole.

Phipps Pharmacy Acquires Suzanne's Pharmacy in Martin

July 14, 2026

Suzanne's Pharmacy in Martin has joined the Phipps Pharmacy family, the West Tennessee-based chain announced on June 30.

Calendar 7-14-26

July 14, 2026

Upcoming community events in Carroll County and the surrounding area.

Alumni Reflect on the History of Webb School

July 14, 2026

The Rotary Club of McKenzie held its weekly meeting at the historic Webb School, where alumni reflected on the all-black school’s legacy.

Congress to Vote on Daylight Saving Time

July 14, 2026

The U.S. House is scheduled to vote this week on a bipartisan bill that would permanently eliminate the biannual clock change.

Creativity Camp Concludes with Showcase

July 14, 2026

Carroll Arts concluded Creativity Camp with a final showcase; 24 students received "Creativity Diplomas."

Gasoline Prices Increase During Week

July 14, 2026

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 13.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g today, according to GasBuddy.

McKenzie Library Contributes to Storybook Stroll

July 14, 2026

McKenzie Memorial Library participated in the Storybook Stroll at Discovery Park of America.

Inglenook Book Club Explores Club History at July Meeting

July 14, 2026

The Inglenook Book Club gathered for its monthly meeting on July 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie.

Townes Receives McLean-Pedersen Scholarship

July 14, 2026

McKenzie High School graduate Carlton Townes is the recipient of the 2026 McLean-Pedersen Endowment Scholarship.

Bethel/Eastside FCE News

July 14, 2026

The Bethell/Eastside FCE met Thursday, June 11 in the lovely home of Pennye and Mary Mays.

Spanish Student's U.S. Adventure:From Madrid to McKenzie

July 10, 2026

McKenzie, TN - For Alejandra Vargas Barragan, a 19-year-old Business Administration major from Madrid, Spain, her journey to Bethel University in McKenzie has been a significant chapter in her life. It’s a journey filled with

Brody Berryhill Awarded Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE (July 9) — McKenzie High School graduate Brody Berryhill has been awarded a scholarship from the Volunteer Auxiliary at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.

Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in May

July 10, 2026

NASHVILLE – New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) shows strong job market performance across the state in May, with 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reporting unemployment rates below 5%.

Early Voting Starts July 17

July 10, 2026

CARROLL COUNTY — Early voting for the August 6 Carroll County election begins Friday, July 17. On the ballot are school board and county offices — including the contested Carroll County Sheriff seat. Voters can also make a decision in the state and federal Republican/Democratic primaries.

Lawmakers Renew 'Pot for Potholes' Push

July 10, 2026

NASHVILLE — When new state laws went into effect on July 1, a number of hemp-derived products became illegal, prompting two lawmakers to renew efforts to pass the Pot for Potholes Act, which would legalize and regulate cannabis products in Tennessee and use the tax revenue for much-needed infrastructure projects.

McKenzie Council Approves Vehicle Purchases

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE (July 7) — The McKenzie City Council approved the purchase of three new vehicles for the city’s police and water departments during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 7.

Kentucky Man Ordered to Pay $15K for Henry County Timber Theft

July 9, 2026

West Carroll FBLA Earns National Silver Champion Chapter Recognition

July 9, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (June 29–July 2) — West Carroll High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently represented Tennessee at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.