Johnson Ice Bucket Challenge July 6 Join Dusty Johnson as she dunks her dad, Trent Johnson, at McKenzie VFW, 9750 Cherrywood Rd., at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. Dusty donated an initial $500 to St. Jude, and the VFW will have a station set up from 5-5:30 p.m. for additional donations from friends and community members. more

Lake Access Fees, New Rules in Effect for Lake Halford NASHVILLE --- Effective July 1, all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Lake permits will be available for purchase online. Permits had … more

In the annals of country music history, one name stands out with a unique blend of talent, humor, and tragedy: David “Stringbean” Akeman. Born on June 17, 1915, in Annville, Kentucky, Akeman’s musical journey would take him to great heights, including performances on the Grand Ole Opry and the iconic television show Hee Haw. However, it is his untimely death and the subsequent events that would forever etch his name in the hearts of fans and musicians alike. more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the price of a first-class stamp on July 9. The new rate for a one-ounce letter is 66 cents, an increase of 4.8 percent from the current rate … more

Welding is often considered a man’s trade, but Lillian Ninness is here to change that. The 2023 Huntingdon High School graduate is one of two women in her welding class at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie (TCAT), but she won’t let that stop her from chasing her passion. more

HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Town of Huntingdon Mayor and Council approved the second and final readings on the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. more

TREZEVANT (June 28) — New playground equipment is almost full assembled and ready for the children of the Trezevant area to enjoy. It is located adjacent to Trezevant Elementary School and adjacent to the city’s ballfields. more

McKENZIE (June 29) — McKenzie Police Department (MPD) is the new provider of student resource officers (SROs) for McKenzie Special School District (MSSD). more

STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (JULY 1) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to a call about a boating accident on Saturday, July 1, 2023, around 3:45 p.m. The accident occurred on Kentucky … more

COURTESY OF MCKENZIE FIRE DEPARTMENT -  Call log: 7/2/2023 - 23:03 hrs - Structure fire - 571 Hico Road - Responding units: Car 103, Engine 918, Tanker 924, Rescue 925. Also on scene: … more

  HUNTINGDON  Mr. James Michael “Mike” Thomas, 70 of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services are Saturday, July 8, … more

HUNTINGDON (June 29) — Effective October 1, ratepayers of Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) will experience a slight increase in electric rates. This is the first rate increase since 2018, according to Ryan Drewry, general manager of CCED. more

  JAMES CROCKER WATSON, JR. (Jimmy) 1943 — 2023   HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — James (Jimmy)  Crocker Watson, Jr.., 79, died Saturday, June 24, 2023 after a … more

McKENZIE (June 20) — Businesses and individuals were honored during the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s second annual banquet on Tuesday, June 20 at the Waddell Place. more

Marty Poole returns with “R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog,” the latest movie produced by the Gleason-raised filmmaker and writer. The movie is available for digital purchase and on-demand streaming beginning Tuesday, June 27. more

HUNTINGDON (June 23) — Construction on a $4 million expansion and renovation project is underway at Huntngdon Primary School. more

BRENTWOOD (June 19) — Derek Carr was named to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) 75th Anniversary Team on Monday, June 19. Carr, a 2008 graduate from McKenzie High School and a 2012 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM), was one of eight Skyhawk honorees and one of 135 football players chosen for the team. more

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Kennedy Reese, of Gleason, was named to the University of Alabama’s president’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students on the president’s list must be full-time students and maintain an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). more

OXFORD, Miss. — Loral Winn, of Dresden, was among more than 3,100 students invited to walk across the stage at the University of Mississippi’s 170th Commencement exercises. The university’s individual colleges and schools held the commencement ceremonies during May 10-14. more

MARTIN — Several Carroll County residents received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during two spring commencement ceremonies on May 6. more