High School Football for August 28
August 25, 2026
Area High School Football for Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. Gleason at Hollow Rock-Bruceton Huntingdon vs Camden McKenzie at Dresden West Carroll vs Fayette-Ware
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Candidates for Municipal Elections in November
August 25, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The following candidates have qualified for the November 3 General Election for municipal offices in Carroll County. Atwood T.J. Herndon is the lone candidate for mayor. Candidates for aldermen include: Dustin Church, Joann Long, and Tommy Polinski.
The Dixie Honors Dedicated Volunteers
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center recently hosted its annual volunteer usher luncheon, a celebration dedicated to the individuals who serve as the face of the organization. The event provided an opportunity for leadership to express gratitude for the thousands of hours contributed by volunteers over the past year.
Huntingdon Town Council to Consider Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant…
McKenzie Alumni Association Announces Reunion Weekend
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE — The Rebel spirit is about to be in full effect in McKenzie. The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced a packed schedule that promises to bring graduates back to town for a three-day celebration of school history.
Marriage Licenses
August 25, 2026
Rebekah Kathryn Draper, 21, of Trezevant, to James Dylan Cox, 24, of Atwood.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: Any Way You Measure it Camping is an Adventure
August 25, 2026
I could probably write a book solely devoted to my camping adventures and the crazy, wonderful, amazing, unexpected things that happened. I’d grown up camping with my family, but it was something brand-new for my wife. However, she became a devotee even when our two daughters were babies. Tents. Tents that leaked. That’s how we started out. Sleeping bags on the ground. Camping with no electricity, a bathhouse lit by a skylight, and cold showers.
Lady Rebels Rout Obion County, 7-0
August 25, 2026
MCKENZIE (August 18) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Obion County Central High School Tuesday for a soccer match. The Lady Rebels dominated all game to win 7-0.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — On August 13, Deputy Lucas Coleman responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Cedar Grove. Deputies made contact with the victim and began investigating the incident.
Lady Rebels Top Lady Chargers, 3-1
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE (August 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels traveled to Westview Monday for a volleyball match. The Lady Rebels cruised through the game to a 3-1 victory.
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…
Calendar 8-25-26
August 25, 2026
Shop with a First Responder Shoot September 12 McKenzie Fire/Rescue and McKenzie Police Department are hosting McKenzie Shop with a First Responder Shoot fundraising event on September 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carroll County Shooting Sports Park at 680 McAdoo Cemetery Lane in Huntingdon, Tenn. to raise money for McKenzie Shop with a First Responder that happens in December. Please consider donating to help children in McKenzie have a great Christmas. The link to donate is https://cash.app/$ShopwithfirstResp?qr=1 For more info, contact McKenzie Fire 731-352-3306 or McKenzie Police 731-352-2265.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 19.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 25, 2026
Domestic Assault — Melvin Eugene Hall, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on August 17.
USPS Drafts Policy for Mail-in Ballots
August 24, 2026
WASHINGTON (August 2026) — A federal rule overhaul by the United States Postal Service could radically change how mail-in ballots are processed in federal elections, assuming it survives an ongoing firestorm in federal court.
TVA Board Approves New Data Center Rates
August 24, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to establish a dedicated rate structure targeting the region’s growing boom of energy-intensive data centers. The decision, approved during the board’s quarterly business meeting in…
Fun at the Sweet Tea Festival
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 22) — The Sweet Tea Festival rocked downtown McKenzie over the weekend, with vendors and entertainers taking over Banner Row, Broadway Street and parts of Main Street and Cedar Street.
TVA Board Approves New Data Center Rates
August 24, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to establish a dedicated rate structure targeting the region’s growing boom of energy-intensive data centers. The decision, approved during the board’s quarterly business meeting in…
Gibson County Woman Sentenced to 10 Years In Federal Prison for Child Sex Trafficking
August 24, 2026
JACKSON (August 21) — Brittany Gail Weeks, 28, formerly of Milan, Tenn., was sentenced to 120 months in prison for transporting a minor in interstate commerce with intent that the minor engage in prostitution. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of…
Long Heights Baptist Church Pays Off Mortgage
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 24) — Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie has paid off its mortgage. The church celebrated the occasion with a note-burning ceremony Sunday morning, concluded with four baptisms.
