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Tuesday, April 8
HUNTINGDON (April 3) — On Thursday, department heads for Carroll County government presented their requested budgets for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. During talks, there were no big requests for budget increases other than the newly formed county fire department.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce & Industry invites families and children of all ages to the Annual Easter Egg Drop on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at McKenzie City Park, located at 570 Como Street. This free community event takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
HUNTINGDON (April 7) — In the coming weeks, it is likely the Carroll County Airport will undergo a name change.
Tuesday, April 8
CLARKSBURG (April 3) — A Carroll County Electric lineman died in the line of duty in the early morning hours on Thursday during a severe weather outbreak that spanned multiple states and spawned deadly tornadoes and flooding.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE (April 7) — A powerful and slow-moving weather system wreaked havoc across West Tennessee from April 2 to April 6, unleashing tornadoes and historic flooding that resulted in at least ten fatalities statewide and widespread damage.
Tuesday, April 8
NASHVILLE — More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today.
Tuesday, April 8
PARSONS (April 2) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of James W. “Jim” Ayers, who passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after valiantly battling a variety of health issues in recent years.
Tuesday, April 8
Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) is the featured organization on “Tennessee is Talking,” a special interest segment on WLJT-TV, West Tennessee’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). GCAC is featured during the April 2025 airings.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE (April 1) — McKenzie High School hosted its 30th annual Honors Banquet on Tuesday, April 1 in the schools gymnasium. The annual event is sponsored by the McKenzie Rotary Club, that sponsored a pre-event meal for the honorees and provided the four-year plaques.
Tuesday, April 8
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion Weekend is set for September 19-20, 2025. It is in conjunction with this year’s MHS football homecoming.
Tuesday, April 8
TENNESSEE (April 7) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
Tuesday, April 8
Petals Azola, a florist and boutique located at 1907 Cedar Street in McKenzie, opened in November of 2022.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE (April 7) — Carroll Lake was partially drained on Wednesday in anticipation of the heavy rains to come over the following few days. By Friday afternoon, the water had risen to near normal levels and was again swollen on Saturday.
Tuesday, April 8
DUI — Kerry L Suratt, 52, Mill Street, Gleason, was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Violation of Implied Consent on March 31.
Tuesday, April 8
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — On March 28, Deputy Alex Sherwood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to maintain lane while driving on Forrest Ave. in McKenzie.
Tuesday, April 8
Simple Possession, Driving on Revoked — On March 24, Patrolman Richardson observed a vehicle swerving on Lexington Street. The driver, Lamarcus Young, 27, was acting erratic and under the influence of substances.
Tuesday, April 8
Brittany Marie Palmer, 32, of Lavinia, to Christopher George Rimmer, 40, of Lavinia.
Tuesday, April 8
Macedonia Community Center Cake Walk Macedonia Community Center, 4680 Highway 423, McKenzie, is hosting a cake walk on April 11. The event features live music, hamburgers, hot dogs. The music and food starts at 5:30 p.m. and the cake walk at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
Italian No Bake Cake 1 box of vanilla wafers 1 can crushed pineapple with juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Tuesday, April 8
Recently, a friend asked me how I deal with people who are angry at God for allowing bad things to happen to them.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE (March 31) — McKenzie High School hosted Clarksburg Monday for a district soccer match and celebrated Senior Day. The Rebels led 3-0 at the half before pulling away for a 10-1 victory.
Tuesday, April 8
McKENZIE (March 31) — The McKenzie High School Rebels began district baseball play Monday, hosting Houston County and slugging their way to an 11-4 victory.
Tuesday, April 8
HUNTINGDON (April 2) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 2.
Tuesday, April 8
HUNTINGDON (April 1) — Huntingdon High School hosted Henry County Tuesday for non-district softball at Fillies Field, falling 5-1 to the Lady Patriots.
