McKENZIE — A new Walgreens, Dollar General, Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Multi-Purpose Sporting Complex, and a new chapel on the campus of Bethel University are all under construction in McKenzie. more

TREZEVANT (July 11) — Trezevant Mayor and Board of Councilmen heard a proposed, mandated cybersecurity policy for its water and sewer department. They also were encouraged to improve the Police Department to control the vagrancy problem in the city. more

The first day of school is quickly approaching for Carroll County students. With only three weeks until August 1, school staff work to prepare the schools for returning students. more

HUNTINGDON (June 14) — Tennessee government, Carroll County government, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) leaders, state troopers, National Guard members, community members, friends, and family flooded the Carroll County Shooting Sports Complex at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, for the dedication of the Sergeant Lee Russell Waterfowl Refuge. more

….are on the lists (yes, there are more than one) of outdated, obsolete and/or old-fashioned things that baby boomers “needlessly” hang on to long past (according to a wave of fresh new thinkers) their effectiveness. more

I am so excited for the new school year and can’t wait to see all the smiling faces on August 1. While it’s been a whirlwind summer as I’ve gotten into the new role as Director of Schools, the community of McKenzie has been tremendous in welcoming me and my family back to West Tennessee. more

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) stands as a testament to the transformative power of public infrastructure. Established in 1933 during the Great Depression, the TVA was born out of a need to revitalize the impoverished southeastern region of the United States. Over the decades, the TVA has played a pivotal role in fueling economic growth, providing reliable electricity, controlling floods, fostering industrial development, and promoting environmental stewardship. This editorial aims to delve into the rich history and enduring significance of the TVA, with a specific focus on its profound impact on West Tennessee. more

KNOXVILLE (July 14) — The University of Tennessee at Martin has a new chancellor after a special UT Board of Trustees meeting on Friday morning. Trustees approved UT System President Randy … more

A number of laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly took effect Saturday, July 1. more

McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — The weather provided a perfect summer day for a parade, cakewalk, McLemoresville’s famous hamburgers, and the cakewalk, that includes baked cakes. more

McKenzie’s City Park was alive with festivities on July 4 during the City of McKenzie’s annual Fourth of July celebration. more

ATWOOD (July 6) — The West Carroll Special School District heard a third-grade retention report showing no third graders will have to repeat the third grade during their meeting Thursday night, July 6. more

McKENZIE (July 2) — Carroll County Fire Department District 12 located at 565 Hico Road, McKenzie, lost approximately $500,000 worth of firefighting equipment and the building during a 11 p.m. fire on July 2. A lightning strike at 7:30 to 8 p.m. was the cause, according to an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. more

ATWOOD — Road construction on the bypass around Atwood continues as crews are now building in the intersection of the four-lane bypass and State Route 70-A near the West Carroll High School. more

The McKenzie City Council meets Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. more

During the month of May, 2023, Investigators with the McKenzie Police Department conducted compliance checks at multiple locations that sold tobacco and alcohol products throughout the City of McKenzie. During this time, a 19-year-old confidential informant attempted to buy tobacco and alcohol products while wearing an audio and video recording device under the direct supervision of the McKenzie Police Department. The results of these compliance checks are as follows: more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) meets July 18 at the McKenzie High School Theatre to elect officers and board members. Five board members and a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected. more

The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following announcements concerning road closures for construction in Carroll County. more

We were practicing democracy before we could spell it. Miss Katie would give us the opportunity right after lunch to vote on whether we wanted to go outside and play, or would we rather stay in and eat some ice cream. We never thought about doing both. Time was of the essence in our kindergarten class….and let me tell you, Miss Katie ran a tight ship! more

It is a sad situation for the area. Henry County Medical Center plans to close its obstetrics department. That means, no more babies will be delivered at the local hospital, the one with the most advanced OB care in the region. Add that to no labor and delivery services in Carroll County nor Stewart County. That leaves soon-to-be mothers with the necessity to travel farther and risk their lives in case of a time-sensitive emergency. more