McKENZIE (March 4) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education met on March 4, 2025, to approve budget reallocations, student travel requests, and facility repairs, including urgent roof issues at McKenzie High School. more

McKENZIE (March 10) — Forecasts indicate a significant severe weather threat for West Tennessee, including McKenzie, on Friday, March 14, 2025. more

HUNTINGDON (March 7) — On Friday, Governor Bill Lee visited faculty, staff and students at Huntingdon Primary School. The Tennessee governor was joined by his wife, Maria. The Lees took part in Read Across America at the primary school. more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (March 4) — In a season filled with resilience, grit, and undeniable heart, the Bethel Lady Wildcats capped off their magical run with a stunning 54-47 victory over the #3 ranked Campbellsville Tigers to claim the Mid-South Championship on Tuesday evening. more

PARIS (March 5) — Travis McLeese of Paris was indicted by the Henry County Grand Jury, charged with two counts of sexual battery and one count of purchasing alcoholic beverages or beer for a minor. more

I’m telling you, this thing has gotten completely out of control. It’s insane. We have lost our every-loving minds! I feel like I am being swallowed by a boa constrictor. more

“Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water” is an old idiom originating in sixteenth century Germany. The cliché has such a simple meaning yet our government leaders can’t seem to grasp the valuable message, especially Republicans in the current General Assembly in Nashville. more

As I write this it has been forty days. The Constitution is in shreds as thousands of people have been illegally fired by a man who was not elected. more

McKENZIE (March 5) - On Wednesday morning, McKenzie Police and Fire responding to a single vehicle accident on Cedar Street in front of Nantucket Cove. The vehicle, a red Buick Encore, left the roadway and traveled down the embankment into a muddy stream. MPD Sergeant Kyle Beauchamp arrived on scene and helped the driver up the enbankment and into the ambulance where he was transported to Baptist-Carroll County hospital to be evaluated. D&D Wrecker Service removed the vehicle from the ditch and off the roadway. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee legislators have introduced companion bills to remove all references to the World Health Organization (WHO) from state law, designating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the primary authority for public health emergencies. more

The Carroll County Commission meets March 10 at 7 p.m. with the following items are on the agenda: more

McKENZIE — Bethel University’s campus is expanding with a new 1,058-seat chapel. more

HUNTINGDON (February 27) — The Carroll County Electric Board met on February 27, 2025, to approve policy changes, financial allocations, and updates on infrastructure projects, including substation development and radio system upgrades. more

PARIS (March 3) — A Henry County woman has died as a result of injuries she sustained after being struck by a van on Monday morning. The victim was crossing the road at the marked and lighted crosswalk located on the south end of Hospital Circle near West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (formerly Henry County Medical Center). more

HUNTINGDON (February 25) — The Town of Huntington Mayor and Council received a report of a comprehensive plan for improvement of street paving throughout the city. more

McKENZIE (March 2025) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus. Last week, construction began on the new complex. more

HUNTINGDON (February 28) — Friday, February 28, marked the deadline for Carroll County property tax payments. To avoid a penalty, residents had to pay by the end of the day. more

HUNTINGDON (February 19) — Huntingdon Board of Education approved approximately $664,000 for improvements to the high school baseball, softball and football complexes during the February 19 meeting. more

McKENZIE (March 3) — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a Wind Advisory for Benton, Carroll, and Henry Counties, effective from 6 am CST Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to 6 pm CST Wednesday, March 5, 2025. ​ more

Carroll County residents now have access to a self-service Driver’s License Kiosk, providing a convenient option for renewing licenses without visiting a full-service Driver Services Center. The kiosk is located at the Carroll County Office Complex, 625 High Street, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344. more