WASHINGTON, DC (November 29) — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a partnership to distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the country. In a letter sent to local education agencies (LEAs) by ED, school districts are being encouraged to order tests directly from the federal government to be made available to students, parents, staff, and school communities. more

In the mid-20th century, the American hospitality landscape underwent a transformation, thanks to the visionary entrepreneur Kemmons Wilson. His pioneering spirit and commitment to excellence culminated in the creation of Holiday Inn, a brand that would redefine the standards of the hotel industry and helped create jobs throughout the south including McKenzie. more

Sitting in the media workroom Friday afternoon, I witnessed Alcoa win its ninth consecutive TSSAA Football Championship with twenty-two overall championships. Instantly, I hear chatter about how they should move up to 4A or even 5A. Then after McKenzie was defeated, I walked back into the media workroom feeling rather dejected. After a few minutes, I was thinking about how it would be nice not to have to play South Pittsburg ever again because they need to be playing in 2A or 3A. After all, it’s just not fair. more

Beginner Computer Classes Carroll County Library is hosting free Beginning Computer Classes. Classes are one-hour increments, 3-7 p.m. on the following dates. December 11 — Google Email, Google Docs, and Google Drive. December 18 — Google Sheets and Google Slides. Registrants must register for a time for each day that they choose to participate. Contact Carroll County Library to register for these classes at 731-986-1919 or email carrollcountybooks@gmail.com. more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 2) — The No. 7 Bethel University Wildcats traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida to face No. 3 Keiser on Saturday in the NAIA Championship Series Quarterfinals. 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

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

BILLY JOE ‘FIREBALL’ ROBERTS 1940 — 2023 HOLLOW ROCK — Funeral services for Billy Joe ‘Fireball’ Roberts, 83, are Thursday, December 7, 1 p.m. at … more

HUNTINGDON, TENN. - Mrs. Linda Louise Oatsvall, 76 of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Franklin, Tennessee. Funeral services are … more

Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Dunning, 83, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services are 1 p.m. on Saturday December 9, 2023 at … more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Mr. Delmer Lynn Dunning, 85, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Saturday, December 2, 2023... more

Palmersville, TENN. - Funeral services for David W. Barnes “The Schwan’s Man” are Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will … more

Mr. Mike Brotherton, 60, of Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Memorial visitation will be held in the Oakwood Room of Chase … more

Carroll Arts, Inc. has been as busy planning the annual Mistletoe Christmas Show. This year’s show is Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, celebrated Manufacturing Week on October 6-13. more

McKENZIE (November 18) — Bethel University hosted the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageants on Saturday, November 18 on the college campus. more

December 5, 5:30 p.m. TENTATIVE AGENDA: 1. Prayer and Pledge to the Flag 2. Adoption of Agenda: A. Consent Agenda B. Regular Agenda more

McKENZIE (November 27) — For the third consecutive year, the McKenzie High School Rebels football team is headed back to Chattanooga to the Division I Class 1A State Championship. This year, the team is defending their title against the South Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, December 1, at 3 p.m. EST (2 p.m. CST) at Finley Stadium. more

McKENZIE — A steel walking bridge is now suspended over a small creek adjacent to Power Supply/McKenzie Feed and Grain and is expected to open by Christmas. Martin Paving Company and Crane Services Inc. installed the structure last week. more

NASHVILLE — Unemployment numbers are little changed in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties for the month of October 2023. more