The 24th Judicial Drug Court of the Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry, announces its new program director, Israel Melton. Mr. Melton will manage the program for the counties of Carroll, Henry and Benton. The program is in its second year and has been successful thus far. more

While vacationing at the beach this summer, Dr. Ryan Forbess played a critical role in saving a 15-year-old girl attacked by a shark. The incident occurred at Seacrest Beach on the Florida Panhandle. Dr. Forbess and his friend, Dr. Mohammad Ali, were in the water with their families when they noticed a commotion and saw blood. Acting quickly, they rushed to assist and helped save the girl. more

HUNTINGDON (November 12) — On Tuesday, Carroll County announced its new EMA Director, Steven “Trevor” Foster. County Mayor Joseph Butler said, “After a thorough search and vetting of a number of very qualified candidates, I am excited to inform you that I have offered the EMA Director position to Steven ‘Trevor’ Foster, and he has accepted the position.” more

SHARON — Dottie Walker of Atwood (left) and partner Phyllis Parks of Idlewild earned silver medals in the Senior Olympics Table Tennis competition held at the Sharon Senior Center in October. more

McKENZIE (November 15) — Members of the McKenzie Touchdown Club presented the annual J.A. Abernathy Awards during halftime of Friday’s win. more

West Carroll Elementary School continues to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional students each week through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative celebrates students who embody the school’s core values: Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University honored three former athletic greats and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday night. Bethel also presented Bethel’s University’s Lifetime Achievement Award. more

Twenty West Tennesseans spent their October fall break immersed in the culture, cuisine, and communities of Guatemala. more

ATWOOD (November 7) — Callie Bryant, eighth grade daughter of Nick and Mandy Bryant, was crowned West Carroll Junior High Basketball Homecoming Queen during Thursday’s games against Bradford. more

HUNTINGDON (November 7) — The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala was Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

McKENZIE (November 5) — In honor of Veterans Day, Junior Milam, a veteran of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, presented a program on being a veteran and honoring patriotism. As part of his program, Milam read the poem Remember Me by John Dirusso.  more

Huntingdon Discount Tire, 123 Dillahunty Lane, was established by Johnny Abbott in 1998. The small business is now owned by Johnny’s son, Justin Abbott. more

NASHVILLE (November 7) — Semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award were announced Thursday. McKenzie senior quarterback Tate Surber and Huntingdon senior quarterback Gray Eubanks were among the five semifinalists in their respective classifications. more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon has a new mayor and three new councilpersons, who represent a younger generation than previously. They were administered the oath of office last week to immediately begin their public service. more

PARIS (November 7) — On November 7, over 300 attendees gathered at the West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital (WTHHC) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked a new chapter in healthcare for the community. more

McKENZIE (November 11) — McKenzie High School’s Student Council sponsored the annual Veteran’s Day program in the gymnasium. Area veterans were invited to be honored as part of the annual ceremony. more

Grace Baptist Church surprised Pastor Jon King with a nice gift certificate and catered meal in his honor on Pastor Appreciation Day. more

McKENZIE (October 29) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie heard about United Way of West Tennessee during its Tuesday noon program, held in the Vera Low on Bethel University. more

MARTIN — The UT Martin TVA Investment Challenge students attended and participated at the 2024 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on October 2-4 in Chicago. more