McKenzie City Council Meets February 12
February 3, 2026
The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
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TDOT to Launch Pothole Repair After Winter Storm
February 3, 2026
NASHVILLE (January 30) – In the coming days and weeks — weather permitting — TDOT crews will be actively repairing potholes across Tennessee, beginning a statewide maintenance effort to address road damage caused by a prolonged winter weather event on interstates and state routes.
McKenzie Police Reports
February 3, 2026
DUI — Christopher Halters, Union Cross Road, Wildersville, was charged with DUI, Driving on a Revoked License, Violation of Implied Consent, and Vandalism on January 28 after he crashed a UTV into the Carroll County Humane Society.
Carroll County Electric System Improvements Aid Quick Recovery After January Ice Storm
February 3, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (January 29) — The Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) successfully navigated the major power outages caused by the January 24-25 snow and ice event, a success attributed to continuous system upgrades and critical lessons learned from the devastating February 1994 ice storm.
Unemployment Rates Decreased in December
February 3, 2026
Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties were three of 87 Tennessee counties to see a decrease in unemployment from November to December 2025.
School Closures Hit One-Week Mark
February 3, 2026
Local school districts have closed their doors for over a week since Winter Storm Fern impacted Middle and West Tennessee communities January 24-25.
Huntingdon Changes Vape Store Regulations, Approves Rezoning
February 3, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 27) — The Huntingdon Town Council voted in favor of Ordinance Number 652, defining a specialty smoke and vape shop as a retail use whose defined sales floor area is more than 25% dedicated to the sale and merchandising of tobacco, vaping, edibles, concentrates, cannabis, cannabidiol oil, kratom and similar products.
Tennessee National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response Across Middle, West Tennessee
February 3, 2026
NASHVILLE (February 1) — At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, nearly 300 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county and local emergency responders across Middle and West Tennessee following snow, ice and freezing rain from Winter Storm Fern.
Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Weakley County Deputy Worked for Ohio Corrections
February 3, 2026
WEAKLEY COUNTY (February 3, 2026) - Khristi Dawn Cunningham (DOB: 12/14/81), the woman who is charged with the shooting death of Weakley County Deputy Derrick Bonham, worked for the Ohio Corrections Department, according to Northwest Ohio news media.
Local Author to Host Book Launch, Signing
February 3, 2026
McKENZIE — Local author E. J. Price recently unveiled her gripping debut novel, The Tribe: Phoenix Rising, a story that blends intense action, intriguing crime and swoon-worthy romance into one overarching tale of hope.
UPDATED 2/4/26: Ohio Woman Arrested in Shooting Death of Weakley County Deputy
February 3, 2026
WEAKLEY COUNTY — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio woman in connection to the shooting death of Weakley County deputy, Derrick Bonham, a Greenfield resident.
Lifeline Blood Services Issues Critical Appeal for Type O Negative Blood
February 3, 2026
JACKSON (February 2) -- Lifeline Blood Services has issued a critical and immediate appeal for Type O negative blood donors as severe weather and hazardous road conditions have sharply reduced …
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
February 3, 2026
Public Intoxication Arrest — On January 27, Deputy Jason Walker responded after dispatch received a call reporting two men fighting in the roadway on Old Stage Road.
TDOT Continues Clearance Efforts in West Tennessee
February 3, 2026
JACKSON (January 29) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to urge motorists to stay home as clearance of interstate and state routes continues.
Don’t Be Absent When You’re Present
February 3, 2026
Of the many striking traits of Jesus, one that amazes me, is that he never seemed to be in a hurry.
McKenzie's Eggstravaganza is March 28
February 3, 2026
Get your Easter baskets ready, because an Eggstravaganza is coming to McKenzie City Park on Saturday, March 28.
… no one left …
February 3, 2026
Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a Lutheran Pastor who lived in Nazi Germany.
Living At Lakeside News
February 3, 2026
We kicked off 2026 with a “Happy Noon Year Celebration” followed by a few games to celebrate, such as “our Ball not Dropping but rather being on the move to find a winner” and “Confetti Pick Up,” which had residents doing all sorts of tasks for a grand prize basket.
Playground at McKenzie Splash Pad to Open in Spring
February 3, 2026
Area kids will have even more to do in downtown McKenzie this spring as a new playground is being installed adjacent to the McKenzie Station Splash Pad between Waldren Street and North Stonewall.
Coleman Tractor New Storefront Opening Soon
February 3, 2026
PARIS — Coleman Tractor has big news for everyone: they’ll soon be moving to a new storefront at the intersection of Hwy. 218 and Fairgrounds Rd.
