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Philip Neal Edwards

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE — Philip Neal Edwards, age 96, died on July 9th, 2026, at Collierville Baptist Hospice House.

McKenzie Council Approves Vehicle Purchases

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE (July 7) — The McKenzie City Council approved the purchase of three new vehicles for the city’s police and water departments during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 7.

Catholic Parishioners Welcome Father Scott Bahrke

July 10, 2026

HUNTINGDON — The parishioners at Holy Family Catholic Church in Huntingdon and St. Mary Catholic Church in Camden welcome Father Scott Bahrke to serve as their respective churches.

Spanish Student's U.S. Adventure:From Madrid to McKenzie

July 10, 2026

McKenzie, TN - For Alejandra Vargas Barragan, a 19-year-old Business Administration major from Madrid, Spain, her journey to Bethel University in McKenzie has been a significant chapter in her life. It’s a journey filled with

Brody Berryhill Awarded Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship

July 10, 2026

McKENZIE (July 9) — McKenzie High School graduate Brody Berryhill has been awarded a scholarship from the Volunteer Auxiliary at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.

Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in May

July 10, 2026

NASHVILLE – New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) shows strong job market performance across the state in May, with 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reporting unemployment rates below 5%.

Lawmakers Renew 'Pot for Potholes' Push

July 10, 2026

NASHVILLE — When new state laws went into effect on July 1, a number of hemp-derived products became illegal, prompting two lawmakers to renew efforts to pass the Pot for Potholes Act, which would legalize and regulate cannabis products in Tennessee and use the tax revenue for much-needed infrastructure projects.

Early Voting Starts July 17

July 10, 2026

CARROLL COUNTY — Early voting for the August 6 Carroll County election begins Friday, July 17. On the ballot are school board and county offices — including the contested Carroll County Sheriff seat. Voters can also make a decision in the state and federal Republican/Democratic primaries.

Prater's Taters Sign Removed in McKenzie

July 9, 2026

McKENZIE (July 7) — The “Prater’s Taters” sign in downtown McKenzie has officially seen its last day — two years after the McKenzie restaurant closed.

Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is July 31-August 2

July 9, 2026

NASHVILLE — Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026. During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free, with certain restrictions. Items must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade. Items sold online are also eligible.

Hunker Down with Kes: Why I Don’t Smoke

July 9, 2026

Me and Buddy Wiggleton grew up wanting to be the Marlboro Man.

McKenzie High School Hosts 7-on-7

July 9, 2026

McKENZIE (July 9) — High school football teams resumed activity this week following the TSSAA-mandated "dead period." McKenzie High School hosted Obion County Central, Greenfield and Southside Thursday morning for 7-on-7 scrimmages and strength and skill competitions.