MEMPHIS (July 5) — Micah Bullock McCarty, O.D., of Huntingdon, was among 134 students recently awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. more

HUNTINGDON (July 7) — McKenzie City Attorney Laura Keeton filed a complaint with the Carroll County Election Commission concerning the candidacy of Joshua Wheat Filtz for mayor of the city. The complaint was officially filed on July 7 on behalf of the citizens of McKenzie. more

The early voting period for the August 4 State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election is July 15-30. The voter registration deadline was July 5. The absentee deadline is July 28. more

The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Nance Productions, owned and operated by Cody and Korie Nance, to host the second-annual 2022 Allegro Marinade’s Professional Bull Racing (PBR) event July 1 and 2 at the Henry County Fairgrounds in Paris. In addition to Allegro Marinade being the title sponsor, Chris Dowdy of Mossey Oak Properties presented the competition. more

Mr. Jamie Smith of Smith and Sons Heating/Air received a special award earlier this year from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at McKenzie. Mr. Smith very graciously worked with students in the HVAC program while a search for an instructor was underway. Students were able to receive on-site training while working with the Smiths. more

The McKenzie Shooting Team worked hard last week in extreme 100-degree heat at the SCTP State Championship. Several shooters including rookies did well as the team won their first shoot-off as a team. more

Three McKenzie Rebels were named to the Class A All-State Team by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA). more

Just a few short years ago, Sadarius Hutcherson was playing high school football and basketball for the Huntingdon Mustangs. He played on the interior line as well as tight end and defensive end. By his senior year, he was considered a 3-star defensive end prospect by 247 Sports and was being noticed by several schools. Sadarius eventually signed with South Carolina in February 2016 where he saw action for three and a half seasons. more

I am a lifelong member of the Mixie community here in Carroll County and a retired veteran from the Army with 21 years of service. more

My name is Lin Smith. I’m a lifelong resident of Carroll County; raised and reside in the Cannon/Mixie community with my wife, Lisa, and our two boys, Blake and Cody. more

It is with great pleasure that I announce my intention to seek re-election to my present position of General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge of Carroll County, Tennessee. more

I once again formally announce my candidacy to run for the office of Sheriff of Carroll County. I am a lifelong resident of Carroll County, a graduate of Huntingdon High School and the University of Tenn. at Martin with a degree in Natural Recourse Management and a minor in Criminal Justice. more

HUNTINGDON (July 7) — Robyn Hatler, Public Health Educator 2, Carroll County Health Department was the featured guest at the Carroll County Library’s summer children’s program on July 7. more

Michael King is a candidate for Carroll County General Sessions and Juvenile Judge. more

Dr. Brock Martin, Clinical Director and Chiropractor at Southern Chiropractic and Acupuncture, is running for Tennessee State House District 79 on the Republican Primary ballot. Martin is running for the seat held by Curtis Halford, who announced he would not be seeking re-election. more

The summer concert series Nights on Broadway continued July 7 with the Ray Lewis Band. The event, typically at Banner Row, relocated to McKenzie’s Park Theatre due to excessive heat in the area. more

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Be sure to come out for our Farmers Market Tomato Festival Saturday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to noon when we celebrate all things tomatoes. Peruse your home gardens for tomatoes to enter our contests for “Largest Tomato,” “Weirdest Looking Tomato,” and “Best Looking Tomato.” more

McKenzie High School principal Kelly Spivey, coaches, and boosters, honored the 2021-22 soccer seniors and team for an historic season. more

Ava Warman, a student at McKenzie High School, placed third in the nation in Visual Arts Division I at the 2022 National Beta Convention. The convention was July 1-4 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. more

ATWOOD (July 5) — National Beta members from West Carroll Elementary and West Carroll Junior Senior High school worked over the last few months to prepare for the National Beta Convention. This summer, the two schools amassed sixteen national placements. more