It was 1979, and I was the guest song leader for a church’s summer revival (although it was called “a gospel meeting” because “revival” sounded too much like a rival religious group). more

10 Years Ago — Carla Craddock slides safely for an RBI triple against the Lady Bulldogs. *Carroll County coordinated a health mock crash for high schoolers. *Jason Martin and Brittany Washburn announced their engagement. more

Last week, much to my chagrin, I was not only surprised by the story of Lem Motlow but also by the fact that I have never written about one of Tennessee’s most prolific sons, Jack Daniel. I’m not one to shy away from occasional libations, especially one of the brown spirit nature. So this week, it is a fine time to devote a little ink to the whiskey maker. more

Tera Leianna Townsend, 26, of Huntingdon, to Tristian Emory Whigham, 27, of Huntingdon. more

Domestic Assault — James Darrell Walker, 53, of Bruceton, on March 28 was reported to have punched Bruce King in the left cheek at Bruce’s home. Walker supposedly stated to King that he needed to get out of his house that was left to Bruce King by his mother in a deed. more

HUNTINGDON (April 5) — The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 5. more

Darren and Gwen Parrish to Aubrey Ray and Nathan Ray Chamberlain in District 11. more

Juvenile Arrested With Guns, Drugs — A juvenile was arrested on April 2 and charged with Carrying a Weapon on Campus (Bethel), Simple Possession and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon after a traffic stop around 6:30 p.m. more

Everyday Cookies 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 1 cup Wesson oil 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup Rice Krispies 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla more

Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit McKenzie United Neighbors McKenzie Senior Citizen Center is hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors on Friday, April 13, 5 p.m. at the Center on South Main Street. Tickets are $10 and includes spaghetti, garlic bread, drink, salad and dessert. more

FRANKLIN, Kentucky - Joyce Hill Al-Kishaly died at home on Sunday, March 24 at the age of 91 in Franklin, Kentucky. She was born in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late Evora Argo and the late Tommie … more

McKENZIE,  Tenn. - Mr. James Roy Anderson, 66, died at his residence on April 4, 2024. He retired from CSX Railroad as a signal maintainer. He was born in Huntingdon on September 6, 1957 to … more

McKENZIE (April 5) — McKenzie Special School District announced McKenzie High School has promoted Dru Emerson to head coach for the Lady Rebels Basketball team. Coach Emerson was the assistant coach this past season, and has extensive coaching experience prior to joining the Rebels’ staff. Emerson was head varsity boys coach at Carroll Academy from 2020-2023 and was a 2020 TSSAA A.F. Bridges Divisional Finalist. more

TREZEVANT, Tenn - Funeral services for Mrs. Monda Jewell Rimmer, 82, were Thursday, April 4, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the Hunt Funeral Home Chapel with burial  in Republican Grove Cemetery.  Her … more

The shooting happened at approximately midnight in the 400 block of Travis Road. Deputies from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department and officers from the Martin Police Department had responded to the area on a report of a stolen vehicle that had been set on fire. Information gathered during their investigation led them to the home of 44-year-old Bobby Dickens, a resident in the area. more

McKENZIE (April 1) — The McKenzie Special School District announces McKenzie High School has hired Keith Hodge as head football coach. Hodge is the 2023 Dresden football coach that blemished the Rebels’ undefeated regular season. Both teams met in the semi-final with the Rebels advancing to the state championship game. more

NASHVILLE — The County of Carroll has requested two changes in its form of government. In February, the Carroll County Commission voted to request a reduction in the number of road supervisors and also to convert to centralized accounting - one accounting department for all the county’s operations. more

Huntingdon Middle School announces the students who made Honor Roll the 3rd quarter of school. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and Honor Roll includes students who made all A’s and B’s. more

The McKenzie Garden Club gathered at the McKenzie CP Church for their first meeting of 2024, celebrated with an add-a-dish luncheon. The meeting began with a devotional offered by member Robin Bentley. more

APRIL 17, 2024 LUNCH & LEARN Canva Made Simple with Elizabeth Pritchett 11-1 p.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m. https://growmckenzie.com/events‐calendar/lunch‐learn‐canva. Registration is required, Chamber Members are Free, and non-members cost $20. more