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September 8, 2026
TIPTONVILLE (August 31) — Austin Drummond was sentenced Monday to an effective nine years in prison following his July conviction on charges stemming from a 2023 altercation at Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County.
September 8, 2026
DRESDEN (September 1) — A Weakley County Grand Jury has indicted Khristi Dawn Cunningham in connection with the January shooting death of Weakley County Sheriff's Deputy Derrick Bonham, and prosecutors have filed notice that they intend to seek the death penalty if she is convicted of first-degree murder.
September 8, 2026
JACKSON (September 1) — One person was killed and three others were injured Tuesday in a fiery four-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 near mile marker 73 west of Jackson that shut down the interstate’s eastbound lanes for an extended period.
September 8, 2026
McKENZIE (September 3) — When a person suffers a serious cardiac emergency, minutes — and sometimes seconds — can make the difference between life and death.
September 8, 2026
HUNTINGDON — A dramatic multi-agency police pursuit spanning several law enforcement jurisdictions ended Wednesday night after a suspect vehicle sped through Huntingdon at over 120 mph and slammed head-on into a civilian motorist on the town’s Court Square.
September 8, 2026
September 11 Flag Commemoration Dresden and Gleason will commemorate September 11 during a pre-game flag ceremony at the Dresden-Gleason football game in Dresden. A giant flag will be displayed during the ceremony. Woodman Life sponsors the flag.
September 8, 2026
McKENZIE — Matt Aird was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest recognition bestowed by a Rotarian. The recognition was given in Aird’s honor by his wife, Misty Aird, who also had the honor of pinning her husband during the presentation. Club vice president and Foundation Chairman Jason R. Martin presented Aird with the Paul Harris Fellow certificate.
September 8, 2026
Jessica Burns assists in the promotion ceremony of her husband, Garrett Burns.
September 8, 2026
PARIS — Bath & Body Works will open its new Paris location Saturday, September 12, at the Paris Crossing retail center. Crews are completing work inside the store while newly hired employees prepare for the opening. The store is located at 1929 Mineral Wells Avenue near the intersection of Mineral Wells Avenue and the Highway 218 Bypass.
September 8, 2026
DRESDEN (September 4) — Dresden High School senior and football player Ignacio Becerra was recognized before Friday’s game against West Carroll for enlisting in the Army National Guard. Recruiters joined Becerra on the field for a ceremonial swearing-in. Head Coach Justin Cruse…
September 8, 2026
McKENZIE (September 3) — The Nights on Broadway concert series relocated inside the historic Park Theatre to beat the heat on Thursday. Wallace and Company delighted the crowd with a mix of classic rock and country music on the McKenzie Banking Company stage. Audience members…
September 8, 2026
Jason Levi Doster, 21, of McKenzie, to Jaleah Ann Moore, 20, of McKenzie. Robert Dennis Davis, 79, of Atwood, to Patricia Gail Kolar Witty, 76, of Atwood. Connie Jo Morris Brandon, 64, of Huntingdon, to Terry Glen Rhodes, 69, of Huntingdon.
September 8, 2026
ATWOOD (September 3) — The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education convened on September 3, 2026, to address a packed agenda that included the appointment of a new board member, the oath of office for those newly elected and reelected, the election of district…
September 8, 2026
McKENZIE — The McKenzie City Council will meet Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. with a Tennessee Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant and two appointments to the McKenzie Planning Commission among the items on the agenda.
September 8, 2026
The 26th annual Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club Arts and Crafts Festival at Paris Landing State Park features over 115 local and regional crafters displaying and selling their handmade and hand-crafted items. The setting at Paris Landing State Park provides visitors with great views while shopping. There will also be food and beverage vendors, as well as a petting zoo. Admission and parking are free.
September 8, 2026
HENRY COUNTY — A preliminary hearing concluded with two men held without bond and bound over to the next grand jury following a murder-for-hire investigation into the death of Henry County resident Angela Claxton.
September 8, 2026
Felony Vandalism — On August 29, Deputy Bradley Hardin responded to a report of vandalism at a residence in Yuma and made contact with Jaime Garzon, 26, of Yuma.
September 8, 2026
PARIS (September 5) — Hot air balloons returned to the Paris skyline on Saturday as hundreds of visitors gathered at Eiffel Tower Park for Glow Over Paris. The festival marked the return of a local tradition after an absence of approximately three decades. Parking areas surrounding the park filled as visitors arrived from across the region and neighboring states. Vehicles were directed to additional parking at Memorial Park Cemetery, Eiffel Tower Park Extended and the Paris Civic Center, while others parked at nearby businesses and along Jim Adams Drive.
September 7, 2026
Number 30, Layla Arnold is the daughter of Jason and Holly Arnold. She plays striker and defender and has been a member of the team for 4 years.
September 7, 2026
McKENZIE (September 1) — Keeping non-violent, drug-dependent offenders out of state prison and holding them accountable in their own communities is saving taxpayer dollars while rebuilding local families, Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry told the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday.
