Lifeline Blood Services July Blood Drives
July 7, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services has released its blood drive calendar for the month of July, urging individuals to save a life by donating blood this summer.
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Carroll County to Host America 250 Celebration on July 18
July 7, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — Residents are invited to mark their calendars for a special America 250 celebration, is Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Carroll County Courthouse.
Bethel University Welcomes 150 New Students During Summer Orientation
July 7, 2026
McKENZIE (June 3–11) — Bethel University welcomed 150 new admits and their families to campus in early June for Summer Orientation.
TBI Agents Investigating I-40/Madison County Officer-Involved Shooting Death
July 7, 2026
At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a deadly officer-involved shooting on Friday afternoon involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Jackson Native Catches Bouquet at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding
July 7, 2026
NEW YORK (July 3) — New York City streets around Madison Square Garden were bathed in an enchanting pink glow on Friday as talk of nuptials and a star-studded 1000+ guest list filled the news outlets. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied the knot at approximately 5 p.m., and one lucky Jackson, Tenn. native caught the bouquet.
McKenzie School Board Approves Multiple Projects Amid Optimistic Budget Talks
July 7, 2026
McKENZIE (June 30) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education met Tuesday evening for a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. Despite several challenging factors, the overall financial outlook for the district is optimistic, allowing board members to take action on several much-needed projects.
Esch Home Wins Gleason ‘Yard of the Month’
July 7, 2026
The City of Gleason awarded the coveted “Yard of the Month” title to Shey and Janet Esch in July.
Mike Cary Awarded C. P. Boyd Leadership Award
July 7, 2026
Local Residents Receive Degrees from UT Martin
July 7, 2026
MARTIN — Several Carroll County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement ceremonies held May 2, 2026, on the UT Martin campus.
Clarksburg School Welcomes Renee Maynard as New Elementary Principal
July 7, 2026
TWRA: Black Bear Confirmed at Carroll/Henderson County Line
July 7, 2026
JACKSON (July 5) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) confirmed a sighting of a black bear near the borders of Carroll and Henderson counties. A citizen's photo of the bear in a cornfield is making its way around social media.
West Carroll Awarded $50K Perkins Reserve Grant to Launch 'The Roost Mercantile'
July 7, 2026
ATWOOD (July 1) — West Carroll Special School District (WCSSD) is one of 58 school districts across the state to be awarded Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) funds for the 2026-27 school year, the Tennessee Department of Education announced on Wednesday.
Calendar 7-7-26
July 7, 2026
Baptist Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kevin Redd Join Baptist Memorial Hospital – Carroll County Thursday, July 9 for a Grab & Go Hot Dog Box Lunch event
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Enjoy Interactive Science Program
July 7, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 1) — Professor Graybeard of Mr. Bond's Science Guys visited Carroll County Library Wednesday afternoon for a fun and educational program about dinosaurs, part of the library's "Unearth a Story" summer reading program.
Holiday Storms Flood Streets
July 7, 2026
Again: South Main Street-McKenzie in front of Block City Pizza was again flooded after heavy rains on Sunday, July 5. The city blocked the low-lying area to prevent motorists from driving through the flooded street.
McLemoresville Hosts July 4th Celebration
July 7, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — McLemoresville hosted its traditional annual July 4 celebration with a parade, cakewalk, street dance, live music by Back Road Truckers, food, and fireworks.
Phipps Pharmacy Acquires Suzanne's Pharmacy in Martin
July 7, 2026
MARTIN (June 30) — Suzanne’s Pharmacy in Martin has joined the Phipps Pharmacy family, the West Tennessee-based chain announced on June 30.
Carroll County Approves 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget
July 7, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Carroll County Commission met June 29 with a budget-based agenda. The following items are approved:
Gleason 'Happy Birthday America' Celebration Hampered by Storms
July 7, 2026
GLEASON (July 3) — A "Happy Birthday America" celebration Friday night in downtown Gleason was disrupted by heavy rain and wind.
McKenzie Freedom Festival Lights Up the Night Sky
July 7, 2026
McKENZIE (July 4) — The City of McKenzie's Freedom Festival lit up the night sky Saturday, to the delight of many residents.
