McKENZIE (June 20) —Matthew Holt was the featured speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie’s weekly meeting on June 20. more

TCAT McKenzie students Eric Flores of Henry and Ryan Chaney of Huntingdon recently earned certifications in Information Technology Systems Management (ITSM). more

Lex Suite is the new principal at Riverside High School, according to Decatur County Director of Schools Chris Villaflor. Suite has 30-plus years experience in education with three of those as assistant principal at Riverside High School. more

GERMANTOWN (May 5) — Kallie Berry, a nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County was nominated for the 2023 University of Tennessee Health Science Center Nurse Hero Award at the 2023 NightinGala. Berry was one of 60 nurses in the midsouth to be nominated for the Florence Nightingale award. more

Tera Townsend was born to shine on the pageant stage. The Huntingdon native began competing in pageants at as early as six months old, and now she is traveling to Memphis to represent West Tennessee in the Miss Tennessee Pageant June 29-July 1. more

A fundraiser for Matthew Jones of McKenzie is Sunday, July 9 at First Baptist Church, McKenzie. more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for a loan of up to $9.2 billion to BlueOval SK LLC (BOSK) for the construction of three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Ford Motor Company’s future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles (EVs). Together, the plants, one located in west Tennessee (Stanton) and two in Kentucky, will enable more than 120 gigawatt hours of U.S. battery production annually and displace more than 455 million gallons of gasoline per year for the lifetime of the vehicles powered by these batteries. The project is expected to create a total of approximately 5,000 constructions jobs in Tennessee and Kentucky, and 7,500 operations jobs once the plants are operational. more

HUNTINGDON (June 21) — Members of the Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) Board of Education met June 21 and approved a $17.7 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The tax rate remains unchanged at $1.1211 per $100 of assessed value. more

HUNTINGDON (June 21) — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. That’s a long-standing joke indicating those who practice their musical talents can one day perform at The Carnegie. … more

McKENZIE (June 23) — To help parents prepare their students before returning to classes August 1, the McKenzie Middle School has released school supply lists for grades 5-8 for the 2023-24 school year. more

McKENZIE (June 23) — As the first day of school nears, McKenzie Elementary School is helping parents prepare their students for their return to classes. The school released K-4th grade school supply lists for the 2023-24 school year. more

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Enchem America Inc. officials announced today the … more

Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. McKenzie Special School District Board of Education Bell Avenue, McKenzie, Tenn. AGENDA: 1. Record attendance and declare a quorum present. 2. Adoption … more

Folks, next week will mark my 49th wedding anniversary. You see my dilemma right off. I have given my first wife a very special gift every year for the past 48 summers. I have about run out of ideas. more

In the heartland of America, where the sound of lonesome whistle and the rumble of a train echoes through the picturesque landscapes, a legend was born. His name was Casey Jones, and he would become a symbol of bravery and selflessness for generations to come. This is the story of a man who dedicated his life to the rails and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect those entrusted to his care. more

Dixie Car Show Top 25 July 1 The Dixie Car Show Top 25 is Saturday, July 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in McLemoresville. Entry fee is $20 and food will be provided by the McLemoresville Fire Department. For more information, contact Bill Hargrove, 731-415-3952. more

HUNTINGDON (June 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 21. more

Multiple Charges — Adrine McClerkin, 45, of Atwood was arrested for Possession of Schedule II ( meth) and cited for Simple Possession, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. more

Harassment — Timothy Kevin Ricketts, 36, Highland Drive, McKenzie was charged with Harassment after he made a series of phone calls, left voicemails, threatened to break into a home and steal items. more

UPDATE - Joshua Harris was captured Monday evening in Henry County. Update - Ronnie Sharp was arrested Tuesday in Union City. PARIS,  Tenn. (June 26, 2023) -  The Henry County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to be on the lookout for two escaped inmates Ronnie Sharp and Joshua Harris. It’s been found … more