McKenzie Police Reports
April 1, 2025
Violation of Probation — Lauren Marie Parker, 42, Maple Avenue, McKenzie, was charged with Violation of Probation on March 28.
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City Plans to Replace Aging Tornado Sirens
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE (March 28) — The City of McKenzie’s three aging outdoor sirens are in disrepair with one working consistently and one sporadically.
Private Employers Can Dismiss Workers for Contacting Lawmakers
April 1, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 31) — In a binding decision issued March 27, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that private employers may lawfully terminate employees for petitioning state lawmakers, reaffirming that constitutional protections under both the U.S. and Tennessee constitutions apply only to government action—not to private companies.
Recipes 4-1-25
April 1, 2025
Egg Custard Pie 4 eggs 2/3cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Marriage Licenses
April 1, 2025
Celia Margarita Townsend, 24, of Atwood, to Carson Lee Robinson, 25, of Atwood.
Carroll County General Sessions Report
April 1, 2025
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 26.
Window, Door Replacement Begins at McKenzie Schools
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE — New windows and doors are being installed at McKenzie High School and McKenzie Middle School.
Huge NAIA Honors for Coach Chris Nelson, Hart Sisters
April 1, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2024-25 NAIA Women’s Basketball All-America Teams along with the 2025 NAIA Player of the Year and the 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year.
County Budget Committee Reviews Amendments
April 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 27) — The Carroll County Budget Committee met Wednesday to approve several budget amendments and distribute department proposals ahead of the annual hearings on April 3.
I Can’t Find My Belt Buckle
April 1, 2025
Recently, as I was getting dressed, I complained to my wife, “I can’t find my belt buckle.”
Lake Planning Commission Rejects RV Park Site Plan
April 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 27) — An incomplete site plan for an recreational vehicle and small cabin park was rejected during the March 27 meeting of the Carroll County Lake Regional Planning Commission on Thursday, March 27.
West Carroll FFA Earns State Recognition at Convention
April 1, 2025
ATWOOD (March 27) — Fourteen members of the West Carroll High School FFA chapter traveled to Gatlinburg to attend the 97th Tennessee FFA State Convention, held March 23–26.
Agenda for West Carroll Special School District
April 1, 2025
West Carroll Board of Education Meeting Agenda:
FFA Plant Sales Set for McKenzie, West Carroll
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE (March 31) — Local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters are preparing for their annual plant sales, offering a wide selection of flowers, vegetables and hanging baskets just in time for spring planting.
Family Nail Salon Finds a Home
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Ken and his family have been operating their business, Top Nails & Spa, in McKenzie for one year, but their journey started much farther away.
4.9% Trash Rate Increase Questioned
April 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 26) — The Carroll County Solid Waste Committee met March 26 to review a solid service rate adjustment from Republic Services, the county’s contracted waste hauler, and to evaluate rising costs tied to collection and disposal operations at the local convenience center.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
April 1, 2025
Simple Assault Domestic — On March 21, Deputy Avalon received a call in reference to a domestic and aggravated assault. Derek Scott Baker, 43, of Trezevant, is accused of verbally assaulting and threatening family members with a handgun.
Lady Cats Fall in National Semi-Finals
April 1, 2025
SIOUX City, Iowa — Bethel’s historic season came to an end Monday night in the NAIA Women’s National Semi-finals in Sioux City, Iowa as the Lady Wildcats fell 84-52 to the defending champion Dordt Defenders.
Electric Board Approves $10M Bond, Substation Build Advances
April 1, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 27) – The Carroll County Electric Department Board approved a $10 million bond resolution, a $4,495 audit contract, and construction updates tied to the Leach 161:13kV substation during its regular meeting Thursday.
MMS Honor Roll, Third Nine Weeks
April 1, 2025
Honor Roll ALL A’s 8th Grade Lillian Brown, Makayla Dabbs, Sophia Dameron, Ryan Davis, Alan Dixon, Clay Fowler, Liam Moore, Mary Morris, Helena Phipps, Dawson Reeder, Hadley Smith, Frances Trout, and Kinsley Wilson.
