HUNTINGDON , Tenn. (January 4, 2022) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County recently opened a wound management center located at 631 R.B. Wilson Drive, Suite 1, Huntingdon, … more

Once upon a time in the NFL, when face masks were optional and penalties were few and far between, roamed a breed of football player like no other. One of those legendary figures was Cleveland Browns lineman and NFL Hall-of-Famer Gene Hickerson. The story of Gene Hickerson starts in Trenton, Tennessee but transitions to Trezevant in Carroll County. more

Making New Year’s predictions was a lot easier when I was a kid. Hog prices, for instance, only had two ways to go: down or way down. It was near ’bout impossible not to get that one right. Only the brightest optimist or some newbie fresh in from Gary, Indiana, could forecast any other way! more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee AgResearch plans to host nineteen in-person and online field days in 2022. Most of the events will take place on AgResearch campuses across the state. … more

DRESDEN, Tenn. (December 30, 2021) Santa’s Helpers has been blessed with an outpouring of support from area communities. At the present time, the shelves are full and additional donations are … more

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education convenes in a special session on Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 p.m. at the central office on Bell Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a … more

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, the Henry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division recovered a 1994 Dodge pickup which was reported stolen from Brown Rd. on December 23. and a … more

(December 27) — Tennessee gas prices fell 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices in Tennessee are 10.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 95.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. more

TENNESSEE — The 2022 election cycle has begun. On Monday, December 20, 2021, candidates began picking up petitions to seek office for certain offices. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks announced the swimming pool will not reopen. The swimming pool was closed in 2020 and 2021 due to complications related to COVID-19. Reopening the pool is unfeasible due to aging facilities, declining visitation pre-COVID 19 and high expenses. Tennessee State Parks has allocated $400,000 for the park to invest in new outdoor recreation activities. State parks officials encourage Tennesseans to voice their opinions on options for alternative, year-round outdoor recreational operations at the park. more

After their two-week holiday break, McKenzie students return to the classroom Tuesday, January 4. more

PARIS (December 23) — The Paris Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to arrest Bradley Green at 285 Whiskey Ridge in Paris, Tenn. more

PARIS (December 20, 2021) — Three Henry County men were arrested and a fourth man is being sought in connections with recent thefts in the county, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. more

Local unemployment rates continue to fall for October and November compared to last year’s numbers. more

January 5 Annexation Process Begins for Profile Metal McKENZIE (December 30) — In a special called meeting, the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council met to begin the annexation process of annexing Profile Metal into the city limits. Following a recommendation from the McKenzie Regional Planning Commission, the council had to first adopt a resolution. Councilperson Jason R. Martin made the motion with the second from Councilperson Jesse Townes to adopt the resolution. more

NASHVILLE (December 23) — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released year-end, reconciled COVID-19 data, process improvements and previewed 2022 operational priorities including the data indicating 20,644 have died from COVID in 2020 and 2021. more

DRESDEN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently completed an assessment of tornado-related damage to structures in Dresden and other cities in Weakley County. In its assessment, FEMA determined there were 187 residential structures and 21 businesses damaged or destroyed as a result of the deadly December 10 tornado outbreak that traveled through parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky and damaged several structures in Samburg, Tennessee, and Mayfield, Kentucky. more

  NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a strict traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2021 New Year’s Eve holiday period beginning Friday, December … more

Literature and poetry may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But in Carroll County, most are familiar with the poetic musing of Billy O. Williams. more

The year 2022 is a great time to start a McKenzie High School Alumni Association, a Community Fund, and a Newcomers’ Welcome Initiative. more