Beware the Triple Dip
September 30, 2025
Just like the ocean tides, our lives have an ebb and flow, ups and downs.
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Mustangs Romp Over Pioneers 44-6
September 30, 2025
DYER (September 26) — One rule of football is that if you keep the ball away from a team’s offense, you improve your chances of winning.
Electric Board Approves Bid For Substation
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 25) — The Carroll County Electric Board of Directors has approved a bid of $388,995 for a control house, which is part of the future construction of a new substation in the Leach Community.
Two Hwy. 70 Head-On Crashes Kill Two, Injure Three
September 30, 2025
CARROLL COUNTY (September 23-24) — Two separate head-on collisions occurred on U.S. Highway 70 between Huntingdon and Jackson this week, killing two drivers and injuring three individuals.
Ridgeway Anticipates January Move-In Date
September 30, 2025
Construction is on track at the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll building in McKenzie.
Unemployment Rates Stabilize in August
September 30, 2025
After a summer of increasing unemployment, the tri-counties experienced a respite in August. Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties' unemployment rates all decreased, making them on par with the national rate (4.5%) but higher than Tennessee's overall rate (3.6%).
Town, County Fire Depts. Sign Auto-Aid Agreement
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 23) — A request for the Huntingdon Fire Department (HFD) and Carroll County Fire Department (CCFD) to sign a memorandum of understanding sparked a lengthy discussion during Tuesday’s Huntingdon Town Council meeting.
Huntingdon Middle Loses Nailbiter to Union City
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 25) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs finished their football season at 3-4 after a 16-14 loss to Union City at Paul Ward stadium on Thursday.
Former Tennessee Representative Sentenced to Prison
September 30, 2025
NASHVILLE — Six years after being bounced from the Tennessee House speakership, former Rep. Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for his role in a kickback scheme.
Grandparents Week Returns to West Carroll Primary
September 30, 2025
ATWOOD — West Carroll Primary School welcomed special visitors to the classroom during Grandparents Week, held September 16-18. The event, hosted for the first time in several
Demonstrators Protest Teacher’s Termination at Homecoming Game
September 30, 2025
ATWOOD (September 26) — It was just before the buzzer rang indicating halftime for the West Carroll War Eagles and the Greenfield Yellowjackets when the home stands began to roar — and not because of the game.
Rebels Close Season with Win
September 30, 2025
McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels closed the football season with a 22-6 win over Camden Thursday and celebrated Eighth Grade Night.
Gasoline Prices Drop in Tennessee
September 30, 2025
TENNESSEE (September 15) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
WCES Celebrates Weeks 3-4 SOAR Recipients
September 30, 2025
ATWOOD (September 23) — West Carroll Elementary School has recognized outstanding student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, honoring students who exemplify the school’s core values of safety, ownership, achievement and respect for weeks three and four.
McLeese Sentenced to Two Years, Placed on Sex Offender Registry
September 30, 2025
PARIS (September 26) — Former Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Director Travis McLeese was sentenced today to serve two years in jail and be placed on the sex offender registry on the charges of sexual battery and purchasing alcohol or beer for a minor.
SNAP Recipients Must Fulfill New Work Requirements
September 30, 2025
The state of Tennessee brings big changes for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamp) assistance.
Huntingdon to Host Spookfest October 14
September 30, 2025
The Town of Huntingdon, the Carroll County Prevention Coalition, the Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund and the Carl Perkins Center host Huntingdon’s first Spookfest at the Kelley Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 14.
Lavida Mae James
September 29, 2025
McKENZIE— Mrs. Lavida Mae James, 67, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. There are no arrangements at this time. Lavida …
Rebels Roll at Chester County, 41-7
September 29, 2025
HENDERSON (September 26) —- McKenzie traveled to Chester County High School Friday for a non-region football contest and came home with a 41-7 victory. The host Eagles stunned the large contingent of Rebel faithful that made the trip with a touchdown on the first play of the game, but 41 unanswered points gave the McKenzie fans plenty to cheer about.
Petals Azola Hosts Grand Reopening at New Location
September 29, 2025
McKENZIE (September 27) — Petals Azola hosted a grand reopening Saturday afternoon at its new location at 14815 Highland Drive. The event included a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce as well as face-painting, balloon animals, cupcakes, giveaways and vendors Blessed Bread and Fluffalicious mini pancake bar.
