It’s school time again. Most local students return in early August with the Carroll County Schools starting Tuesday, August 6 for one-half day. McKenzie Valve and Machining, located in the … more

MILAN, Tenn. — Weed control is an essential component of no-till agriculture, allowing row crop producers to eliminate unwanted plant pests that could impact yield. During the 33rd Milan No-Till Field Day on Thursday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan, agricultural experts from across the region will provide the latest research-based weed control solutions. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 50 recipients receiving funding through the … more

CARROLL COUNTY — Three county schools are offering students both free breakfast and free lunches. Huntingdon, West Carroll, and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central are all offering free breakfast and lunch. more

ATWOOD (July 11) — The West Carroll Special School District will lease three school safety vehicles to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department for use at the three school campuses. more

10 Years Ago — Patrick Willis held his 2nd Annual Procamp. Willis gave Camden girl Lauren Richardson a handoff during the camp. * The last annual Vol State Road Race crossed Carroll County. Tim Scott of Newport News, Virginia, ran for Dry July, an organization that supports adults living with cancer. Ed Masuoka of Laurel, Maryland, ran for “just the heck of it.” more

NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. more

NASHVILLE — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), … more

Growing up, I was mesmerized by every single movie that starred John Wayne. The characters he portrayed were strong, morally conscious men who fought for what’s right, even if they stood alone. They defended the defenseless and were usually fiercely patriotic. Even though I knew nothing about his private life, I wanted to be like John Wayne. more

McKENZIE (July 11-13) — Participants in the Last Annual Vol State Road Race made their way through downtown McKenzie last week. Despite the “last” in the name, the grueling event is held each year, with runners beginning a 500k (314 mile) journey from Dorena Landing, Missouri to Castle Rock, Georgia on Thursday morning. They have ten days to complete the course. more

West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

The Huntingdon Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. more

McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m. in the Council Room of McKenzie City Hall, 2470 Cedar Street. A public hearing regarding the direction of Broadway Street will be at 5 p.m., before the regular meeting starts. The public is invited to attend. more

COTTAGE GROVE, Tenn. (July 4) — Tennessee’s smallest incorporated city always puts on a festival on July 4 in celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain. more

McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — The town of McLemoresville celebrated the fourth of July in traditional style with a parade, cake walk, music, famous burgers by McLemoresville Fire Department, music, and fireworks. more

McKENZIE (July 4) — Thousands enjoyed the fireworks show at McKenzie City Park on July 4. The traditional show attracts spectators from throughout the region as they observe from inside the park, nearby Bethel University, State Route 22, from the adjacent residential subdivision. more

Early voting in Tennessee begins July 12 and ends July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. While the political landscape has been quiet for the August election, it’s the November presidential election generating the most discussion. more

McKENZIE (July 9) — This week the McKenzie City Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday regarding the directional change of Broadway Street to a one-way street and in its regular meeting of mayor and council will hear the second of two readings to convert the street to one-way; there are some new developments in this issue. more

John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman. more

McKENZIE (July 6) — A husband and wife died after their Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on State Route 124 on July 6 around 7 p.m. more