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July 21, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2025-26 TCAP assessment dashboard last week, revealing state- and district-level results. The released data reveals that McKenzie and Huntingdon had the highest percentages of students meeting or exceeding state expectations…
July 21, 2026
Aden Ray Koelling, 22, of McKenzie, to Hailey Danielle Hixson, 24, of McKenzie.
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The 2026 Carroll County Fair is just weeks away, beginning on Saturday, August 8. This year's fair appears to be bigger and better than ever, with two days of pageants, four carnival days, two days of Predator Monster Truck rides, a Lawn Mower Rodeo, Hub City…
July 21, 2026
JACKSON (July 19) — Four young women represented Carroll County on the big stage last week, competing in the Miss Iris Tennessee Teen and the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageants at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Two went home this weekend as fourth runners-up to the new…
July 21, 2026
With the world at our fingertips via the click of a mouse or the touch of a mobile phone screen, are libraries and newspapers necessary anymore, especially in small towns?
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
July 21, 2026
MEMPHIS (July 17) — The Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas recently recognized the McKenzie community for its contributions through the McDonald's Round-Up program.
July 21, 2026
Back to School Event is on July 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for K-8 grades at Webb School, 938 Walnut Ave W., McKenzie, TN 38201. There will be free clothes, shoes, underclothes, free haircuts, and hairstyles. For more information, call 731-697-5468. More information will follow.
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 14) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie received a sobering yet hopeful update on the state of food insecurity in the region during their meeting on July 14, as Donna Vick, donor relations manager for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, issued a direct call for community involvement.
July 21, 2026
PARIS (July 20) — The City of Paris's 2026 Annual Street Paving Program is officially underway. Crews began milling on Volunteer Drive Monday morning, marking the start of this year's $1.6 million street improvement program.
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Bethel University announced Monday that Dr. Joseph R. Hames has been named University Provost. Hames, who has served as interim provost since 2025, becomes the first person to hold the position permanently in the University's 184-year history. The appointment…
July 21, 2026
If you are looking for a witty, intriguing, plot-thickening story of the Old South, with a jaw-dropping ending…stop right here! And do yourself a favor. Move on to the column below. I don’t have a story in mind today.
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 15.
July 21, 2026
Seized License Plate — The registration plate on a vehicle was seized by McKenzie Police on July 17.
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
July 21, 2026
If you were granted the opportunity to witness a state-sponsored execution, would you take it? It is a question that challenges the boundaries of professional duty and personal beliefs.
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
July 21, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (July 16) — Municipal seats in Atwood, Bruceton, Hollow Rock, McKenzie, McLemoresville and Trezevant will be up for grabs come November, as yet another election looms ahead in Carroll County.
July 21, 2026
Congratulations to Chief Ryan White on being selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program!
July 21, 2026
Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine, Driving on Suspended License — On July 10, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted criminal interdiction on Highway 77 when he observed a white Chevrolet Silverado whose driver appeared to shield his face in an apparent attempt to avoid being identified. After pulling behind the vehicle, Deputy McClure observed it fail to maintain its lane and initiated a traffic stop.
