County Commission Meets Monday
October 7, 2025
The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, October 13 at the Carroll County Government Complex at 7 p.m. The following items are on the agenda:
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Prayer Service Inspires Unity in McKenzie’s Community
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 5) — McKenzie’s downtown experienced a busier Sunday night than normal on October 5 as people gathered for a community-wide prayer service at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
McKenzie Class of 1975 Holds Reunion
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 20) — McKenzie High School Class of 1975 reunited to celebrate 50 years since graduation in 1975. The event coincided with the McKenzie Alumni Association’s annual reunion and the MHS Homecoming.
Carroll County Awarded $250K ThreeStar Grant
October 7, 2025
CARROLL COUNTY (October 2) — Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner (TNECD) Stuart C. McWhorter announced Thursday that Carroll County, alongside 33 other Tennessee communities, will receive funding from the latest round of ThreeStar grants.
McKenzie Parks, Recreation Seeks Input
October 7, 2025
City of McKenzie officials invite the public to City Hall’s council chambers Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. for a Parks & Recreation Master Plan Input Session.
Unemployment Rates Stabilize in August
October 7, 2025
After a summer of increasing unemployment, the tri-counties experienced a respite in August.
Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 3) — McKenzie Elementary School recently announced the nominees for Fall Festival King and Queen from each classroom. The nominees will raise funds to benefit the school until the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, when the King and Queen will be announced.
No Man Is An Island
October 7, 2025
I have no idea what bonded us together. I know it was for real, and forever.
Five Honored at Inaugural Recovery Court Graduation Dinner
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (October 2) — Friends, family and members of the 24th Judicial District Court gathered at the Colonial Tea Room in Huntingdon Thursday, October 2, to celebrate five recent graduates from the 24th Judicial District Recovery Court: Nicole Compton, Hannah Hollingsworth, Elijah Howard, Jefferson Mills and Herbert Strayhorn.
Lady Rebels Advance in Five-Set Thriller Over West Carroll
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 6) — McKenzie High School hosted West Carroll Monday for the first round of the District 12A Volleyball Tournament. Momentum swung wildly in the match, which went all five sets for a 3-2 Lady Rebel win.
Diseased Relationships
October 7, 2025
King was a half-shepherd, half-collie mix I’d raised from a pup.
Mustangs Capitalize on Turnovers for 49-0 Win
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (October 3) — The high-powered offense of the Huntingdon Mustangs football team saw Christmas come early as the defense of the Mustangs forced seven Parson Riverside turnovers.
Fillies Advance with 4-2 Overtime Win Over McKenzie
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 7) — McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for the first round of the District 12A Soccer Tournament. The Lady Rebels led twice, but the Fillies tied it each time and forced overtime, where they claimed a 4-2 win to advance to the championship game against Westview.
Carroll County Fire Department Unveils Four New Trucks
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — The Carroll County Fire Department and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler welcomed the community to the Carroll County Civic Center to review the county’s first four of 12 new fire trucks on Tuesday.
Twelfth Annual Walk to School Day was a Huge Success
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 1) — Elementary and middle school students, parents and teachers alike bounded down McKenzie’s Stonewall Street and Bell Avenue on Wednesday morning, participating in National Walk to School Day.
Callis, Rebels Run Rampant Over Trojans, 55-6
October 6, 2025
COLLINWOOD (October 3) — McKenzie High School made the long trek to Collinwood High School Friday for a region football contest and made another strong statement with a 55-6 win. The Trojans had no answer for the Rebel offense, particularly for sophomore Jayden Callis, who ran for 296 yards and five touchdowns in his second week as the Rebels' primary running back.
County Bands Fare Well at Huntingdon Marching Invitational
October 6, 2025
HUNTINGDON (October 4) — Huntingdon High School hosted the Huntingdon Marching Invitational Saturday at Paul Ward Stadium, with 19 bands competing in five classes. Carroll County bands excelled in the preliminary competition, earning several awards each.
Silly Goose Hosts Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting
October 6, 2025
McKENZIE (October 4) — McKenzie's newest business opened Saturday with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting. Silly Goose is a children's boutique located at 2384 Cedar Street.
MHS Homecoming Class Reunions
October 6, 2025
McKenzie High School Class of 1965 Reunion (L to R): Front row - Anne Alexander Mitchell, Diana Morris Crawford, Donna Ward, Donna Leatherwood Hodge, Ruth Ann Wiley Hall, Vicky Fields Wilkinson, Pam …
War Eagles Fall to Falcons on the Road
October 6, 2025
TIPTONVILLE (October 3) — The West Carroll War Eagles traveled to Lake County High School Friday for a region football contest. West Carroll Struck first, but the host Falcons responded with six unanswered touchdowns for a 43-6 win.
