McKenzie School Board to Discuss Possible Tax Increase
January 27, 2026
The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, February 3 with the following items on the agenda:
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Local Schools Close for Snow
January 27, 2026
TENNESSEE (January 26) — Carroll, Henry and Weakley County students were gifted a few snow days following the weekend's unrelenting winter storm that began with heavy snow and ended with bouts of …
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
January 27, 2026
Drug Charges — On January 16, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction patrol on Highway 79 in Trezevant when he observed a red 2013 Dodge Charger traveling northbound from Main Street.
A Fallen Soldier Remembered
January 27, 2026
Private William Bernice Clark, a 1942 graduate of Central High School, was only 20 years old when he faced his final battle on Omaha Beach in Normandy. Now, over …
Lifeline Opens Paris Donation Center
January 27, 2026
PARIS (January 22) — Lifeline Blood Services is now open in Paris. The donation center has expanded access to life-saving blood and platelet donations for patients in Henry County and the surrounding community by opening a donation center at 211 Tyson Avenue.
Huntingdon Town Council to Meet January 27
January 27, 2026
The Huntingdon Town Council meets Tuesday, January 27 at Huntingdon City Hall at 5:15 p.m.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
January 27, 2026
ATWOOD (January 22) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The opener was close for three quarters, but the Lady Rebels pulled away in the fourth for a 61-37 win. After a tight first half, the Rebels had the momentum in the third, but had to hold off a fervent War Eagle rally in the fourth to claim a 59-53 victory.
U.S. Recommends Fewer Child Vaccines
January 27, 2026
On January 5, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new child and adolescent immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended vaccines from 15 to 11 and the number of diseases targeted from 18 to 11.
Living At Lakeside News
January 27, 2026
Greetings, they say April Showers bring May Flowers and if the amount of rain received this month is any indication our flower beds are going to be amazing. Residents are already getting pots, soil and bird feeders ready for some wonderful restful afternoons of front porch sitting.
McKenzie's Stafford Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
January 27, 2026
ATWOOD (January 22) — Early in the fourth quarter of McKenzie High School's win Thursday at West Carroll, Lady Rebel sophomore Jaycee Stafford hit a pair of free throws to bring her career total to 1,000 points.
Dresden Sweeps West Carroll
January 27, 2026
DRESDEN (January 23) — Dresden High School hosted West Carroll Friday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Lions took an early lead en route to a 52-35 win. The War Eagles had an edge at the half, but the Lions took control in the third for a 67-45 victory.
Huntingdon School Board Extends Kee's Contract
January 27, 2026
The Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) Board of Education met Wednesday, January 21, at the Board of Education building with only a few items on the agenda: discussing superintendent Dr. Jonathan Kee's contract, discussing the 2027-28 school calendar and officially approving the naming of the Eric Swenson Field at Huntingdon High School and the Bill Ezell and David Hale Gymnasium at Huntingdon Middle School.
South Carroll Goes Statewide
January 27, 2026
The South Carroll County Special School District (SCCSSD) has expanded statewide.
Lady Rebels, Rockets Claim District Wins
January 27, 2026
McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted Clarksburg Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Rebels stormed out to an early lead and cruised to an 88-32 win. The boys' contest saw momentum swings and lead changes throughout, but the Rockets finished strong for a 78-71 victory.
The Way Things Shouldn’t Happen
January 27, 2026
I was teaching a class last week at Gulf Coast State College on “Presidents and Rabbits.” It wasn’t going well. Most everyone in the class knew far more than I did about George Washington and John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was next in line, and I was trying to think of something noteworthy about him.
Donald “Duck” Mitchell
January 27, 2026
Donald Mitchell April 9, 1943 - January 23, 2026 Mr. Donald “Duck” Mitchell, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. Funeral …
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
January 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 21.
Local Law Enforcement Warns of 'Staggering' Rise in Online Child Exploitation
January 27, 2026
McKENZIE (January 13) — Online child exploitation has seen a “staggering” 98% increase between 2020 and 2022, according to Lieutenant David Andrews of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, who also serves as a task force officer with the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force.
Former Rebels Taylor, Roditis Make Moves During College Transfer Portal
January 27, 2026
Former McKenzie High School football standouts Marquez Taylor and Stafford Roditis will continue their college careers with new teams following moves during the recent transfer portal.
Keys to Achieving Peace in Relationships
January 27, 2026
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