Charles E. (Chuck) Gillenwater
August 5, 2026
Charles E. (Chuck) Gillenwater, 79, died on July 6, 2026, in San Francisco, California. A graveside service for him will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Carroll Memorial Gardens.
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Brad Burns
August 5, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Brad Burns, 63, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, July 31, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Rack Room Shoes to Celebrate Grand Opening at Paris Crossing
August 5, 2026
Rack Room Shoes in Paris hosts a grand opening event Saturday, August 8, starting at 10 a.m.
Single Vehicle Accident Barely Misses Commercial Buildings
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 2) — A single-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck exited Main Street in Huntingdon, destroyed part of the decorative fencing at Thomas Park and proceeded past Joe’s Barbecue sign, scattering rocks along the business’ parking lot and neighboring parking lots before going down a ravine, stopping short of a stream.
Lynn Watkins Named Head Men's Golf Coach at Bethel University
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE (August 4) — Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced Thursday the hiring of Lynn Watkins as the new head coach of the Wildcats' men's golf program.
Local Students Offered Austin Peay State University Scholarships
August 4, 2026
CLARKSVILLE (August 3) — Multiple local students were offered scholarships from Austin Peay State University for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 4, 2026
Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Driving Without a License — On July 26, Deputy Dustin McClure responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on Highway 70 toward Huntingdon. Deputy McClure observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu traveling approximately 25 mph…
Carroll County General Sessions
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
Calendar 8-3-26
August 4, 2026
McKenzie Rebels Meet and Greet August 8, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. is the Meet and Greet for the McKenzie Rebels including the MHS and MMS Football teams, MHS and MMS Bands, MHS and MMS Cheerleaders, and the youth football league.
Vintage Baseball Teams to Play at Parkers Crossroads
August 4, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
Jackson State Community College Announces Spring Semester Honor Roll, Dean’s List
August 4, 2026
JACKSON (July 30) — The Office of Admissions and Records at Jackson State Community College released the Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 4, 2026
Joyriding — Lindsey Damesworth, Reynolds Street, McKenzie, was charged with Joyriding on August 1.
Recipes 8-4-26
August 4, 2026
Enchilada Surprise 1 lb ground beef, browned 1 package taco seasoning 1 small onion, chopped
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: Over The River and Through the Woods
August 4, 2026
“Over the river and through the woods” — it’s a phrase that makes me sing the song, a song that reminds me of the coming holidays.
Editor's View: Scrap
August 4, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following is a detailed account of a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you think reading specific details about the accident will trigger you, please use caution before reading.
Hunker Down With Kes: Raised On Milk Duds and Goo Goo’s
August 4, 2026
People ask me how did we have the energy to do all the things I write about in those black and white bygone years of the 1950’s. The answer here is simple.
Compton to Speak About History of Electricity in Carroll County
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Lynn Compton, retired general manager for the Carroll County Electric Department, will speak to the Huntingdon Historical Society about the history of electricity in Carroll County on Wednesday, August 19. Compton's presentation begins at 9 a.m. in the conference…
Carroll Commission to Honor Retirees
August 4, 2026
The Carroll County Commission meets on Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. Items on the agenda include recognizing retiring county officials Rita Jones, Ricky Scott, Andy Dickson, along with multiple county commissioners.
Mayor Edwards Swears in Huntingdon Firefighters
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 28) — The Huntingdon Fire Department reached a historic milestone Tuesday night as five of the town’s six full-time firefighters were sworn into service during the Town of Huntingdon's July meeting.
Election Day is Thursday
August 4, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 3) — Thursday, August 6 is the local general elections and the political party primaries in the state and federal elections. Thursday, the local precincts open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
