McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.  more

June Patrick Willis Inducted in Senior Bowl Hall of Fame MOBILE, Alabama (June 26) — The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, current Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller, current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and former San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. more

CARROLL COUNTY (January 10, 2023) - Forty-One persons were arrested on various drug-related charges in an  early morning roundup on Tuesday, January 10. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, … more

Ray Blanton’s term as governor ranks as one of the most controversial in Tennessee’s history. Despite the corruption that surrounded his administration, there were also numerous accomplishments. He created the Department of Tourism, the first in the nation. Blanton traveled extensively for the state, making numerous trips to Washington, D.C., and three overseas trips to recruit foreign investment. more

I don’t remember the exact year. I was in my first days of junior high, struggling almighty hard to find my way. If I had to guess, I’d say 1960. more

  GLEASON, Tenn.  - Thanks to the generosity of local individuals and businesses, every Gleason School student will begin their second semester with no lunch debt. Even with the … more

The year 2022 was a highly successful year for the Lady Rebels and Rebels. more

GLEASON — A rural home was destroyed and the resident injured with burns following a fire Thursday, December 29 between McKenzie and Gleason. more

Houses, Structures Razed for Trezevant, Atwood Bypass JANUARY 2022 — After more than 20 years of the proposed construction work has begun, beginning with the razing of structures and removal of trees and other objects that are in the path of the U.S. 79/State Route 76 bypass around Atwood and Trezevant. more

When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, more than a dozen laws went into effect. Laws related to medical records, subscription service cancellations, early retirement for emergency communications personnel and mail-order pharmaceuticals are among some of the new laws that will be enforced starting in 2023.  more

A winter weather system traveled through the state over Christmas week bringing frigid cold temperatures, and unprecedented electrical demand, requiring rolling blackouts. more

Some Tennessee residents received the white Christmas they had in their letters to Santa. Freezing temperature along with snow and ice put a damper on the holiday as TVA and local electric municipalities participated in schedule rolling blackouts. Carroll County was to be included but the blackouts were short lived in the county. more

HUNTINGDON (December 29) — The Carroll County Budget Committee met Thursday morning to discuss two budget amendments and three potential personnel hires. The county’s highway department budget had to be amended to account for the purchase of two dump trucks totaling approximately $268,000. The Health Department purchased two HVAC units in the neighborhood of $17,000. more

PARIS, Tenn. – Franklin Matthew made his debut at HCMC on January 1, 2023, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. He was born in the Women’s Center of Henry County Medical Center … more

Rising to the top in the political arena is nearly impossible without committing a few sins along the way. Some in Tennessee’s history stand out for their questionable ethics and have enveloped themselves with cronyism and nepotism. The governorship of Ray Blanton is probably the most atrocious in the modern era. more

 I’m not against New Year resolutions. I even made one once. But it didn’t work out. I explained it in great detail to Jane Hill. I told her it came to me in a vision in late December. And I “resoluted” it because there was definitely a higher power involved; it was like some unseen force destined it to be….  more

JACKSON, Tenn. (January 2, 2023): -- An urgent need for all blood types has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services today. West Tennessee’s blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE … more

DECATUR COUNTY  (January 1, 2023) – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office … more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/gallon,  according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 39.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 8.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.68 per gallon. more

McKenzie Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 525 Forrest Avenue. more