County Elects New Sheriff
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6) — Eric W. Sawyers won a three-candidate race for Carroll County sheriff Thursday, while Ronnie Wade defeated a write-in challenger to retain the office of road supervisor.
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Dollar General Literacy Grant Supports Summer Reading at West Carroll Elementary
August 11, 2026
TREZEVANT — West Carroll Elementary School has received a Dollar General literacy grant to support its Summer Reading Program and expand the school library’s collection of books available to students.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: The Preacher’s Wife
August 11, 2026
I had a conversation with a church leader who was telling me about the new preacher their church had hired. His comments about it revealed much regarding his expectations of a preacher’s wife.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
W Lube Pro in Huntingdon Hosts Ribbon Cutting
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6) — W Lube Pro held its ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, August 6 at its brand new location at 21110 E. Main Street in Huntingdon.
Gleason School Receives Yard of the Month
August 11, 2026
Gleason School is the City of Gleason's August Yard of the Month. Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson presented the award to Principal Lee Lawrence recently in recognition of the many community and school initiatives to maintain and improve the school property.
Recipes 8-11-26
August 11, 2026
German Fried Cabbage 1 tablespoon Crisco Small head cabbage 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Missing Teen Found Safe
August 11, 2026
McKENZIE (August 10) — Jayden Gordon, 16, of McKenzie returned to Carroll County on Monday after an almost week-long disappearance. His mother, Tisha Gordon indicated he had been missing since Tuesday night, August 4.
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
County General Sessions Report
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 5.
Marriage Licenses
August 11, 2026
Jessica Voyles Avalon, 39, of Lexington, to Terry Lynn Burton Jr., 37, of Lexington.
Mary Mays
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Mary Mays, 83, of Huntingdon, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Dr. Jay Phipps Named Tennessee Pharmacist of the Year
August 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (July 10) — Dr. Jay Phipps is the 2026 Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) recently announced. The Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year Award is one of TPA’s highest honors recognizing a pharmacist who has distinguished the…
Bethel University Students Return to Campus
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 5, 2026) — Traditional students at Bethel University began moving into the dormitories on the McKenzie campus on Wednesday, August 5. First to arrive were athletes and members of Renaissance, who begin training before classes start on August 19.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Prescott & Pearl Coming to theDEPOT
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE — Carli Beeler has big plans for the city of McKenzie's fashion scene. Over the weekend, the recent McKenzie High School graduate announced the launch of Prescott & Pearl, a new clothing boutique and gift shop located at 91 Bruce Street. The shop will be the first…
Bethel University Names Gabriela Domínguez Maldonado Assistant Volleyball Coach
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (August 2026) – Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced the hiring of former Wildcat standout Gabriela N. Domínguez Maldonado as the newest assistant coach for the Bethel University volleyball program.
Bethel Wildcats Football Prepare for 2026 Campaign
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 10) — Coming off a 4-5 campaign in Coach Chris Springer’s first season at the helm, the Bethel University Wildcats enter year two with optimism, a talented roster and expectations that are continuing to rise.
Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week
August 10, 2026
TENNESSEE (August 10) — The national average price of gasoline decreased 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g today. The national average is up 9.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 85.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to…
Carroll County Fair 0-3 Year Old Reviews
August 10, 2026
Beauty reviews for ages 0-3 years were held at the Carroll County Civic Center on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
