August 4, 2026
JACKSON (July 30) — The Office of Admissions and Records at Jackson State Community College released the Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
August 4, 2026
CLARKSVILLE (August 3) — Multiple local students were offered scholarships from Austin Peay State University for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
August 4, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
August 4, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following is a detailed account of a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you think reading specific details about the accident will trigger you, please use caution before reading.
August 4, 2026
People ask me how did we have the energy to do all the things I write about in those black and white bygone years of the 1950’s. The answer here is simple.
August 4, 2026
“Over the river and through the woods” — it’s a phrase that makes me sing the song, a song that reminds me of the coming holidays.
August 4, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 3) — Thursday, August 6 is the local general elections and the political party primaries in the state and federal elections. Thursday, the local precincts open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 2) — A single-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck exited Main Street in Huntingdon, destroyed part of the decorative fencing at Thomas Park and proceeded past Joe’s Barbecue sign, scattering rocks along the business’ parking lot and neighboring parking lots before going down a ravine, stopping short of a stream.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 30) — After one year of operation, the public will get an in-person look at Silicon Ranch’s large solar farm in Trezevant.
August 4, 2026
JACKSON (July 30) — The Office of Admissions and Records at Jackson State Community College released the Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
August 4, 2026
CLARKSVILLE (August 3) — Multiple local students were offered scholarships from Austin Peay State University for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
August 4, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
August 4, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following is a detailed account of a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you think reading specific details about the accident will trigger you, please use caution before reading.
August 4, 2026
People ask me how did we have the energy to do all the things I write about in those black and white bygone years of the 1950’s. The answer here is simple.
August 4, 2026
“Over the river and through the woods” — it’s a phrase that makes me sing the song, a song that reminds me of the coming holidays.
August 4, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 3) — Thursday, August 6 is the local general elections and the political party primaries in the state and federal elections. Thursday, the local precincts open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 2) — A single-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck exited Main Street in Huntingdon, destroyed part of the decorative fencing at Thomas Park and proceeded past Joe’s Barbecue sign, scattering rocks along the business’ parking lot and neighboring parking lots before going down a ravine, stopping short of a stream.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 30) — After one year of operation, the public will get an in-person look at Silicon Ranch’s large solar farm in Trezevant.
August 4, 2026
The Carroll County Commission meets on Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. Items on the agenda include recognizing retiring county officials Rita Jones, Ricky Scott, Andy Dickson, along with multiple county commissioners.
August 4, 2026
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
August 3, 2026
The McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. to vote on several items, including a resolution to amend the 2026-27 budget.
August 3, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services issued a critical and immediate appeal for all blood types on July 28 after medical emergencies significantly depleted the region’s blood supply.
August 4, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following is a detailed account of a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you think reading specific details about the accident will trigger you, please use caution before reading.
August 4, 2026
People ask me how did we have the energy to do all the things I write about in those black and white bygone years of the 1950’s. The answer here is simple.
August 4, 2026
“Over the river and through the woods” — it’s a phrase that makes me sing the song, a song that reminds me of the coming holidays.
July 29, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (July 28) — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently awarded Xavier Jimenez of McKenzie with a fellowship worth $8,500. Jimenez is one of 40 individuals nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship.
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.
July 21, 2026
JACKSON (July 19) — Four young women represented Carroll County on the big stage last week, competing in the Miss Iris Tennessee Teen and the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageants at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Two went home this weekend as fourth runners-up to the new…
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation recently awarded Keelan Sneed of McKenzie with a Smith & Woods Management Scholarship in the amount of $1,300.
August 4, 2026
JACKSON (July 30) — The Office of Admissions and Records at Jackson State Community College released the Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
August 4, 2026
CLARKSVILLE (August 3) — Multiple local students were offered scholarships from Austin Peay State University for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 28) — The Huntingdon Fire Department reached a historic milestone Tuesday night as five of the town’s six full-time firefighters were sworn into service during the Town of Huntingdon's July meeting.
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE — What started with buying an Italian ice machine for his tiny home has turned into what might be Shane Yarbrough's biggest business venture yet. Yarbrough, a Gleason native, held a grand opening celebration for Italian Ice & Froyo Co. on Saturday, August 1 — but to the…
August 3, 2026
HUNTINGDON — After a fulfilling 34 years, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Susan Breeden is saying goodbye to Baptist Memorial Hospital–Carroll County and hello to retirement. The Huntingdon hospital held a retirement reception for Breeden on Friday, July 31, honoring her decades of…
July 31, 2026
McKENZIE (July 31) — Nine residents celebrated birthdays in July, right alongside America celebrating her 250th birthday. Those residents were Charles Garner, Betty Grimble, Anne Isom, Lonnelle McMillen, Peggy Luther, Thomas Crawford, Elbert Hatley, Phyllis Maddox and Marjorie…
July 28, 2026
McKENZIE (July 25) — The Webb School was the site of a community effort Saturday to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was open to students in grades K-8.
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August 3, 2026
After Milan’s Class 2A runner-up finish in 2024, the Bulldogs' biggest rival, Huntingdon, made the run and won the Class 2A state championship last season.
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (August 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual football jamboree Saturday evening with 12 teams participating in eight scrimmages, played two at a time on a split field.
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — It's football time in McKenzie this weekend as both the high school and middle school host preseason action.
July 27, 2026
Last season, Dresden was the cream of the Region 7-1A crop. The Lions won the region championship with an unbeaten record in region play, and running back Luke Di Pietro was named a Class 1A Mr. Football semifinalist.
July 26, 2026
DATELINE — PARKERS CROSSROADS, TennesseeThe Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park will host the first home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club on Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 noon. The game will be played on the southeast corner of the battlefield at the intersection of Wildersville Road and Highway 22. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
July 24, 2026
McKENZIE (July 23) — McKenzie Middle School football hosted Milan Thursday evening at Rebel Stadium for a scrimmage with the regular season quickly approaching.
July 24, 2026
Greg Blackburn of McKenzie will soon join a fourth Hall of Fame for his career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team.
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
August 3, 2026
After Milan’s Class 2A runner-up finish in 2024, the Bulldogs' biggest rival, Huntingdon, made the run and won the Class 2A state championship last season.
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (August 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual football jamboree Saturday evening with 12 teams participating in eight scrimmages, played two at a time on a split field.
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — It's football time in McKenzie this weekend as both the high school and middle school host preseason action.
July 27, 2026
Last season, Dresden was the cream of the Region 7-1A crop. The Lions won the region championship with an unbeaten record in region play, and running back Luke Di Pietro was named a Class 1A Mr. Football semifinalist.
July 26, 2026
DATELINE — PARKERS CROSSROADS, TennesseeThe Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park will host the first home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club on Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 noon. The game will be played on the southeast corner of the battlefield at the intersection of Wildersville Road and Highway 22. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
July 24, 2026
McKENZIE (July 23) — McKenzie Middle School football hosted Milan Thursday evening at Rebel Stadium for a scrimmage with the regular season quickly approaching.
July 24, 2026
Greg Blackburn of McKenzie will soon join a fourth Hall of Fame for his career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team.
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
August 2, 2026
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July 28, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Mr. Tracy Umstead, 59, of McKenzie, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Baptist Hospital Huntingdon.
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — Funeral services for Melvin Scott are Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. Interment is at Union Academy Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.
McKenzie Rebels Meet and Greet August 8, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. is the Meet and Greet for the McKenzie Rebels including the MHS and MMS Football teams, MHS and MMS Bands, MHS and MMS Cheerleaders, and the youth football league.
Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Area Back-to-School Dates The five Carroll County school districts (McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll, Hollow Rock-Bruceton and South Carroll) begin staff in-service on Monday, July 27. Students report for a half-day on Tuesday, August 4.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
August 4, 2026
Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Driving Without a License — On July 26, Deputy Dustin McClure responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on Highway 70 toward Huntingdon. Deputy McClure observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu traveling approximately 25 mph…
August 4, 2026
Joyriding — Lindsey Damesworth, Reynolds Street, McKenzie, was charged with Joyriding on August 1.
July 30, 2026
The Henry County Sheriff's Office released a community awareness notice Thursday, July 30, regarding a new registered sex offender being added to the Henry County area's registry.
July 28, 2026
Shoplifting — Alyssa Parkins, Forest Drive, Martin, was charged with Theft of Merchandise on July 24.
July 27, 2026
● McKenzie Public Library Enrichment Foundation to Tyler James Meek. No District listed.
July 27, 2026
Brandy Katesha Webb , 28, of McKenzie, to Benny Beya Benny , 21, of McKenzie.
July 27, 2026
Shoplifting - According to a report made on July 11, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart after receiving a report of a shoplifter.
July 27, 2026
Driving on revoked license - On July 15, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted a traffic stop after observing a gold Buick sedan traveling without visible registration and with a broken passenger-side taillight on East Main Street in Atwood.
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
August 4, 2026
Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Driving Without a License — On July 26, Deputy Dustin McClure responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on Highway 70 toward Huntingdon. Deputy McClure observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu traveling approximately 25 mph…
August 4, 2026
Joyriding — Lindsey Damesworth, Reynolds Street, McKenzie, was charged with Joyriding on August 1.
July 30, 2026
The Henry County Sheriff's Office released a community awareness notice Thursday, July 30, regarding a new registered sex offender being added to the Henry County area's registry.
July 28, 2026
Shoplifting — Alyssa Parkins, Forest Drive, Martin, was charged with Theft of Merchandise on July 24.
July 27, 2026
● McKenzie Public Library Enrichment Foundation to Tyler James Meek. No District listed.
July 27, 2026
Brandy Katesha Webb , 28, of McKenzie, to Benny Beya Benny , 21, of McKenzie.
July 27, 2026
Shoplifting - According to a report made on July 11, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart after receiving a report of a shoplifter.
July 27, 2026
Driving on revoked license - On July 15, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted a traffic stop after observing a gold Buick sedan traveling without visible registration and with a broken passenger-side taillight on East Main Street in Atwood.
July 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 22) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 22.
