McKenzie (Tenn) Special School District is dismissing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 to allow students, faculty and staff ample time to travel to the McKenzie Rebels football quarterfinal … more

Domestic Assault, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property — Jesse Leo Thomas, 24, of Huntingdon, was arrested on November 25 for Domestic Assault and Vandalism. The victim of Thomas stated that Thomas picked up her phone and threw it at the oven which shattered the glass of the oven and the phone. He broke the dresser mirror, a rainbow vacuum, the return vent of the HVAC unit, and a television. He kicked and punched holes in the doors and walls and threw items off counters. He also through garbage all over the floor. more

MARTIN (May 24) — Auria McClerking, of Huntingdon, and Audrie Washburn, of McKenzie, recently completed the University of Tennessee at Martin Veterinary Health Technology Program’s academic requirements. The two are now qualified to complete a six-week field internship with a veterinary clinic or research facility. more

Let me start by saying that I am not taking anything away from the Lady Rebel championship this year, but I wanted to take a few moments to remind and/or make our readers aware they were not the first female basketball team from Carroll County to win a state championship. more

This week, I decided to pull an archive I’ve not looked at since working on this column. Much to my surprise 1981, was something of an interesting year for McKenzie and Carroll County. more

HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll General Sessions Court on September 28 and 29. more

McKENZIE (MAY 8) — Twin Rivers Orthopeadics and Baptist Medical Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new clinic in McKenzie, on State Route 22 near McKenzie High School. more

McKENZIE (October 13) — Two local police officers were promoted by new Police Chief Ryan White. The chief announced the promotions during the October 13 meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council. more

PARIS — McKenzie High School Marching Rebels earned fifth place in the state Division I Marching Band Competition on Saturday, November 5 at Henry County High School more

Mrs. Earlene Kee, 85, of Huntingdon, Tenn. died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at AHC of McKenzie, Tenn. Funeral services were Friday, November 18, 2022 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral … more

HUNTINGDON (December 15) — Employees of the Carroll County Electric Department will receive a five-percent cost of living increase effective January 1, 2023. The CCED Board of Directors approved the increase during the December 15 meeting. more

PARIS, Tenn. – Franklin Matthew made his debut at HCMC on January 1, 2023, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. He was born in the Women’s Center of Henry County Medical Center … more

McKenzie Elementary is proud to announce the students who made Honor Roll, Merit Roll and had academic awards in the 2nd nine weeks of school. Academic awards include the Principal’s P.R.I.D.E. Reading award, the B.U.G. award (bringing up grades), Principal’s P.R.I.D.E. Math award, and Citizenship award. more

HUNTINGDON (February 4) — What an evening to remember as Lewis Hankins portrayed Mark Twain in Hal Holbrook Theatre. The late Mr. Holbrook was well known for his time on the silver screen in big budget movies and also on theatre stages, including The Dixie, portraying Mark Twain. more

DUI — Zhiquae Timon Baker, 27, Old McKenzie Road, McKenzie, was charged with DUI -First Offense after his vehicle struck a utility pole on White Street in McKenzie. more

HUNTINGDON (March 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 15. more

McKENZIE, TENN. -  Funeral services for Noah Michael Mason are Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home with interment to follow at the family cemetery. The family … more

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  [ Qualifier Reveal  |  FCS Schedule ] The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 20-team field and the matchups … more

HUNTINGDON (November 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on November 29. more

Mrs. Carolyn Cook, 76, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at her home. Funeral services are  2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral … more