Lake Halford Reopens After Paving Complete
August 5, 2025
LEACH (August 4) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officially reopened Lake Halford Monday following the completion of the paving project.
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Huntingdon Singing Duo Earns Second Place at Beta Nationals
August 5, 2025
ORLANDO (June 22-26) — Two Huntingdon High School Beta Club members wowed audiences at the National Beta Convention to earn second place in Performing Arts: Solo/Duo/Trio Vocal Performance.
CAPTURED! Quadruple Murder Suspect Austin Drummond is Now in Custody
August 5, 2025
WEST TENNESSEE (August 5) — The week-long manhunt for a quadruple murder suspect that has spanned at least three counties in West Tennessee (Dyer, Lake and Madison) and prompted the involvement of several law enforcement agencies finally came to an end on Tuesday morning when a good Samaritan in Jackson spotted the suspect, Austin Drummond, walking in the woods and called the police.
County Republicans Host Rally Saturday
August 5, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 2) — Carroll County Republican Party held a rally on Saturday, August 2 at Sesquicentennial Park on Mustang Drive in Huntingdon.
City Council Meets August 14
August 5, 2025
The McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council will meet Thursday, August 14, at McKenzie’s City Hall.
Drive-Through Prayer
August 5, 2025
McKENZIE (August 1) — Overflow Church, Highland Drive, McKenzie, hosted a drive-through prayer event on Friday evening 6-8 p.m.
Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio
August 5, 2025
“Be home by supper” wasn’t some kind of catchy pastoral phrase back in the days of front porches and lemonade laden afternoons.
Lakeside Living News
August 5, 2025
July is all about enjoying summer days and celebrating our freedom. We celebrated with help from a few friends.
Bethel Announces New Softball Coaching Staff
August 5, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University is excited to announce the appointment of Craig Massey as the new varsity women’s head softball coach and Shasta Emerson as an assistant coach.
Carroll County’s Fairest of the Fair Pageant Results
August 5, 2025
Carroll County’s fairest filled the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon on August 2 and 3 to compete for royalty titles in the fair’s annual pageants.
Search for Drummond Continues
August 5, 2025
*Drummond has been captured. Please see newer, separate story for the updated information. * WEST TENNESSEE (August 4) — Since last Tuesday, July 29, a manhunt has been underway by multiple local, state and federal agencies after four bodies were recovered along Carrington Road in Tiptonville in Lake County, Tenn. and an infant related to the deceased was found in a resident’s front yard in Dyer County, unharmed.
Congressman Kustoff Addresses McKenzie Rotary Club
August 5, 2025
McKENZIE (July 29) — U.S. Congressman David Kustoff (R-Germantown) was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, July 29, on the campus of Bethel University.
Calendar 8-5-25
August 5, 2025
McKenzie Senior Center Events Cool Daddy Dance - Saturday, August 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free line dance class at 6 p.m. with paid $7 admission.
Alumni Golf Tournament is September 19
August 5, 2025
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Golf Tournament is Friday, September 19, at Carroll Lake Golf Club. The tournament is a 4-person scramble with a limit of 18 teams. All golfers will need to arrive by 7:45 a.m. for the 8 a.m. shotgun start.
Sweet Tea Festival Preview
August 5, 2025
West Tennessee’s annual Sweet Tea Festival returns to McKenzie’s Downtown Veterans Park August 22 and 23.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 5, 2025
Driving on Suspended — Janessa K. Gilbert, 29, Cotham Drive, Huntingdon, was charged with Driving on Suspended on July 28.
Marriage Licenses
August 5, 2025
Tanner Kenneth Pitcher, 23, of Huntingdon, to Anna Claire Williams, 20, of Huntingdon.
Six Injured in Head-On Crash
August 5, 2025
CARROLL COUNTY (July 31) — James Christopher Mills, 32, is facing charges of DUI #2, vehicular assault, and driving left of the centerline after a head-on crash on July 31 on State Route 219 in Carroll County.
Property Transfers
August 5, 2025
Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County to Judith Eubanks in District 22.
Recipes 8-5-25
August 5, 2025
Blueberry Yum Yum 1 graham cracker crust 1/3 to 1/2 cup nuts
