NASHVILLE ­(April 22) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has conceded that his proposed School Choice Plan has died for this legislative session. more

BOSTON (April 15) — McKenzie’s Mark Smith participated in the 128th Boston Marathon and completed the 26.2-mile race in less than three hours with an average pace of 6:49 per mile. This is an incredible feat considering that the average marathon time for men is approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes, and for women is around 4 hours and 48 minutes. more

HUNTINGDON (April 17) — Environmental learning labs, STEM Labs, and software to better identify career opportunities for students were just a few of the items discussed at the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on Wednesday, April 17. more

HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Carroll County Relay For Life teams, spearheaded by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County’s Relay Team hosted the Celebrity Waiter Dinner to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society. more

McKENZIE (April 23, 2024) - McKenzie Special School District is excited to announce McKenzie High School has hired Justin Lowery to serve as head coach for the Rebels Basketball team for the upcoming … more

Tuesday, April 23 Baseball at home against Gibson County at 5 p.m. Soccer at home against Scotts Hill at 5 p.m. Senior Night festivities will take place at halftime. more

PARIS (April 22) — The 71st Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway this week. more

Huntingdon Elks Lodge to Host Golf Tournament Huntingdon Elks Lodge and Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads are hosting the third annual golf outing on Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. at Carroll Lake Golf Course. All golfers will receive a ticket for the Ricky Crider Fish Fry lunch at the Lodge after the event. Prizes awarded for longest drive, closest to pin and longest putt. To register, contact Joe Kordik (815) 409-2579 or John Williams (731) 571-6958 or register at the Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Honor Guard and to purchase Christmas food baskets. more

I grew up in the age of paper, before the age of plastic. I’m talking paper grocery sacks (which I used to fill and carry out as a grocery boy). more

10 Years Ago — McKenzie Rotary co-hosted the District 6760 Conference at Paris Landing, where Evan Reams and Alexander Tu spoke about Rotaract Clubs. more

In Tennessee history, Georgia Tann stands as a haunting figure, notorious for orchestrating one of the most extensive and nefarious child trafficking schemes of the 20th century. Under the guise of philanthropy, she operated the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, a seemingly benevolent institution that, in reality, served as a front for her lucrative and morally bankrupt enterprise. This article delves into the life and legacy of Georgia Tann, shedding light on the depths of her depravity and the enduring impact of her actions. more

McKenzie (April 15) — The Lady Rebels struggled to defend against Bruceton. McKenzie only scored one run as opposed to Bruceton 12. The game ended in the 5th inning with a final score of 12-1. more

McKENZIE (April 15) — The Rebels faced off against Haywood County. The game started off good with McKenzie getting a few chances at a shot on goal. more

McKENZIE (April 15) — In a match-up versus McEwen, McKenzie came out ready. Lane Anderson pitched allowing only one run. more

McKENZIE (April 19) — On Friday, the McKenzie Rebels baseball team took on the Dresden Lions. Despite a late rally, the Rebels couldn’t battle back against Dresden, falling 8-6. more

McKENZIE (April 18) — On Thursday, the Lady Rebels softball team hosted McEwen. McKenzie was down early in the game with a score of 4-0. The Lady Rebels cut the lead to 4-2 before the game got delayed due to weather. more

DUI — Dev Nimeshbhai Patel, 21, Tyson Avenue, Paris, was charged with DUI after he wrecked on April 20. more

Deshawn Ardell Willis, 30, of Huntingdon to Jamie Lynn Clark Prater, 36, of Huntingdon. more

HUNTINGDON (April 17) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, April 17. more

Possession of Sch II with Intent — Rose Anne Folkman, 35, of Huntingdon, was arrested on April 13, 2024 when Deputy Bongiovanni observed her vehicle failing to maintain lane. more