West Carroll Honors Senior Athletes, Teachers During Special Night
October 1, 2026
West Carroll Senior Fall Athletes: Mackenzie Finley, Elizabeth Wascher, Brody Baker, Isaiah Snyder, Jonah Mims, Taylor Robinson
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Wanda Jean Justice
October 1, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mrs. Wanda Jean Justice, 70, of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Carroll County Library Receives State Grant
October 1, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Sen. John Stevens, Rep. Tandy Darby, and Rep. Brock Martin today announced a Technology Grant totaling $4,570 for Carroll County Library in Carroll County. These funds will help cover the cost of a desktop, a TV, and a microfilm…
Guys talking football with Russell Bush and Eric Swenson podcast
October 1, 2026
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Pamela Kay Inman
October 1, 2026
Pamela Kay Inman died peacefully on September 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1965, to Sam Dean Williams and Lettie Sue Depriest Williams.
McKenzie Police Department K9 Toby has received donation of body armor
October 1, 2026
McKenzie Police Department, TN - K9 Toby has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Toby’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In…
Carroll County Students to Receive Free Admission to Wildcat Football Game
September 30, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University Athletics is inviting Carroll County students and families to Walter Butler Stadium for a special community night during the Wildcats’ football game against Faulkner University on Saturday, October 10.
McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.
McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 23) — The McKenzie Planning Commission continued work on a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers and hyperscale data centers within M-2 heavy industrial districts. The proposal is intended to balance potential economic development with concerns over utility capacity, noise and nearby residential property.
Calendar 9-29-26
September 29, 2026
McKenzie Community Yard Sale McKenzie Community Yard Sale is October 9 and 10, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The McKenzie VFW Auxiliary has available space October 10 at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. The cost is $25 per 10X10 spot. Table rental is available at $5. Registration and setup begin at 7 a.m. Cash only. For more information to reserve your space, contact the VFW at 731-207-1027. Canceled if it rains.
Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets
September 29, 2026
McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.
McKenzie Volleyball Tops Madison in Four Sets
September 29, 2026
JACKSON (September 22) — McKenzie High School volleyball picked up another district victory Tuesday, defeating Madison 3-1 on the road to improve to 9-6 overall and 8-2 in district play. The Lady Rebels opened the match with a 25-21 victory before Madison battled back in the second set. McKenzie lost the second set 27-25. McKenzie responded with a dominant 25-11 victory in the third set and closed out the match 25-19 in the fourth.
Unemployment Rises Slightly in August
September 29, 2026
NASHVILLE —- Tennessee's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. Henry County held steady while Carroll County and Weakley county decreased during the month.
Kevin Blake Volner
September 29, 2026
LAVINIA, Tenn. - Kevin Blake Volner, age 15, of Lavinia, died as a result of an ATV accident on September 27, 2026. He was born on February 8, 2011.
Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds
September 29, 2026
Friday’s festivities began at 8 a.m. with the annual MHSAA Golf Tournament at Carroll Lake Golf Club. Downtown McKenzie was the location of the annual Homecoming Parade at 12:30 p.m. Retired educators Larry Joe and Tiffany Smith served as grand marshals, leading the parade route along Cedar Street to Stonewall past McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie Elementary School. The parade featured student class entries, local group participants, and the Marching Rebel Band.
McKenzie Police Reports
September 29, 2026
Domestic Assault — Timothy L. Gilbert, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on September 26. Officer Jayden Rembert was dispatched to the residence, where Gilbert and a female had first had a verbal altercation and then Gilbert reportedly assaulted her. A witness corroborated the victim’s statement. Mr. Gilbert was arrested and placed under a $2,500 bond.
Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man
September 29, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.
Letter to the Editor: Get in the Game!
September 29, 2026
Too many people are sitting on the sidelines of their own communities, watching life happen as if it is a sport for which they didn’t sign up. Sometimes we shrug and say “not my circus, not my monkey”. Apathy is weakening our communities & getting involved matters more than ever.
Recipes 9-29-26
September 29, 2026
Pineapple Cheese Ball 2 packages cream cheese 8oz. each 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 regular size can of crushed pineapple, drained Chopped onion Thinly sliced ham, chopped Mix well and roll in chopped pecans. Makes 2 balls.
Huntingdon Town Council Passes Data Center Regulations
September 29, 2026
HUNTINGDON (September 22) — The Huntingdon Town Council and Beer Board met in regular session to pass key municipal code amendments regarding wastewater regulation and data center zoning, approve a precedent-based financial adjustment for a leak-impacted water bill, and issue a…
