Unemployment Rates Decreased in December
February 3, 2026
Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties were three of 87 Tennessee counties to see a decrease in unemployment from November to December 2025.
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Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund Endows $100,000 for County-Wide Scholarship
February 3, 2026
The Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund (NTCO) has hit its first goal — reaching the $100,000 mark to endow a long-term, county-wide scholarship in honor of Nolan and Courtney Turner, a son and mother who lost their lives in a car accident involving a drunk driver in 2023.
Living At Lakeside News
February 3, 2026
We kicked off 2026 with a “Happy Noon Year Celebration” followed by a few games to celebrate, such as “our Ball not Dropping but rather being on the move to find a winner” and “Confetti Pick Up,” which had residents doing all sorts of tasks for a grand prize basket.
Local Author to Host Book Launch, Signing
February 3, 2026
McKENZIE — Local author E. J. Price recently unveiled her gripping debut novel, The Tribe: Phoenix Rising, a story that blends intense action, intriguing crime and swoon-worthy romance into one overarching tale of hope.
Coleman Tractor New Storefront Opening Soon
February 3, 2026
PARIS — Coleman Tractor has big news for everyone: they’ll soon be moving to a new storefront at the intersection of Hwy. 218 and Fairgrounds Rd.
Gasoline Prices Decrease in Tennessee
February 3, 2026
TENNESSEE (February 2) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Lifeline Blood Services Issues Critical Appeal for Type O Negative Blood
February 3, 2026
JACKSON (February 2) -- Lifeline Blood Services has issued a critical and immediate appeal for Type O negative blood donors as severe weather and hazardous road conditions have sharply reduced …
Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order Allowing TDOT to Clear Non-State Roads
January 28, 2026
TENNESSEE (January 27, 2026)— Governor Bill Lee has signed an executive order allowing Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) workers to clear non-state roads. It allows TDOT to work on …
South Carroll Goes Statewide
January 27, 2026
The South Carroll County Special School District (SCCSSD) has expanded statewide.
McKenzie, Bethel Alumna to Represent Tennessee in Mrs. International Pageant
January 27, 2026
A Greenfield resident and alumna of McKenzie High School and Bethel University will represent Tennessee in the 2026 Mrs. International Pageant this summer.
Lifeline Opens Paris Donation Center
January 27, 2026
PARIS (January 22) — Lifeline Blood Services is now open in Paris. The donation center has expanded access to life-saving blood and platelet donations for patients in Henry County and the surrounding community by opening a donation center at 211 Tyson Avenue.
Driver’s License Kiosk Prioritizes Convenience
January 27, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The driver’s license kiosk at the Carroll County Office Complex makes renewals quicker and more convenient for Carroll County residents.
Local Schools Close for Snow
January 27, 2026
TENNESSEE (January 26) — Carroll, Henry and Weakley County students were gifted a few snow days following the weekend's unrelenting winter storm that began with heavy snow and ended with bouts of …
Henry County Hospital’s Be The Good
January 27, 2026
When Denise lost her husband, Tony, to leukemia at only 39, her world shifted forever.
Bethel/Eastside FCE January Meeting
January 27, 2026
The January 8 meeting was called to order by our president, Gail Eubanks.
U.S. Recommends Fewer Child Vaccines
January 27, 2026
On January 5, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new child and adolescent immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended vaccines from 15 to 11 and the number of diseases targeted from 18 to 11.
Local Law Enforcement Warns of 'Staggering' Rise in Online Child Exploitation
January 27, 2026
McKENZIE (January 13) — Online child exploitation has seen a “staggering” 98% increase between 2020 and 2022, according to Lieutenant David Andrews of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, who also serves as a task force officer with the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force.
A Fallen Soldier Remembered
January 27, 2026
Private William Bernice Clark, a 1942 graduate of Central High School, was only 20 years old when he faced his final battle on Omaha Beach in Normandy. Now, over …
Huntingdon Town Council to Meet January 27
January 27, 2026
The Huntingdon Town Council meets Tuesday, January 27 at Huntingdon City Hall at 5:15 p.m.
Living At Lakeside News
January 27, 2026
Greetings, they say April Showers bring May Flowers and if the amount of rain received this month is any indication our flower beds are going to be amazing. Residents are already getting pots, soil and bird feeders ready for some wonderful restful afternoons of front porch sitting.
