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Gasoline Prices Rise During Christmas Week
TENNESSEE (December 23, 2024) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 9.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in … more
Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Martin, Tenn. Man
WEAKLEY COUNTY –  A cybertip that child sexual abuse material had been distributed online led to an investigation by TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children … more
Road Rage Leads to Shooting, Murder Charge
HARDIN COUNTY — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Savannah man on a charge of second degree murder. more
TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley, State Senator John Stevens, State Representative Brock Martin, State Representative Tandy Darby, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler, TDOT Regional Communications Officer Nichole Lawrence, TDOT associates, and other local officials cut the ribbon of the new highway.
Officials Open State Route 76 with Ribbon Cutting
ATWOOD (December 13) — State and local officials gathered at the intersection of State Route 77 and the newly completed section of State Route 76 (US 79) on Friday, December 13 to mark the completion of the recently completed section of State Route 76. more
Huntingdon Christmas Parade is Tuesday
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s annual Christmas Parade is Tuesday, December 17, 6 p.m. in downtown Huntingdon. more
CWD Detected in County
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Carroll County, the first positive CWD case for Carroll County. more
Huntingdon Mayor Chad Edwards, Dee Baker, and Walter Smothers, Director of Huntingdon Public Safety. Baker was commended for her outstanding service to the Department of Public Safety.
Huntingdon Purchases 2 Police Cars
HUNTINGDON (December 10) — The Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved the purchase of two new police SUVs during its December 10 meeting. more
Commissioner Daniel Willman (left) states his concerns about the lack of plan for the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Commissioner Jimmy Halford (right) stated he was not opposed to raising taxes to help fund the department.
Commission Approves County-Wide Fire Department
HUNTINGDON (December 9) — After several months of debate, Carroll County officially has a standardized county-wide fire department. On Monday, December 9, the Carroll County Commission voted 19-1 to create the department. The one vote against its creation came from Commissioner Daniel Willman who wanted a more thorough plan moving forward. more
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Planning Commission to Discuss Taco Bell
The McKenzie Regional Planning Commission meets Wednesday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at McKenzie City Hall. more
Tate Surber was honored as the Class 1A Mr. Football.
Tate Surber Named Class 1A Mr. Football
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie’s Tate Surber was honored as Mr. Football for TSSAA Class 1A schools in Tennessee. He was honored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, December 10 during a luncheon in which the honorees, parents, coaches, and members of the media attended. more
McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin recognized Investigator Kyle Beauchamp for his work to bring down a multi-state money laundering ring.
McKenzie Officer Credited with Busting Money Laundering Ring
McKENZIE (December 12) — Investigator Kyle Beauchamp was recognized in Thursday’s City Council meeting by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and Police Chief Ryan White for his work to seize an unspecified dollar amount through a money laundering ring. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office will award the McKenzie Police Department with what is unofficially estimated at over $500,000. more
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Love
My favorite word for as long as I can remember is “love.” When I learned to write in cursive I fell in love with how it looked, so elegant with the loops through the L. It pairs well with the words peace and harmony. :) more
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Sorting Out the Wheat From The Chaff
I have tried to think of something bad about Christmas. So far, I’m coming up empty. Oh, it is easy today to complain about overspending, crowded shopping centers, gosh-awful traffic, and all the extraneous stuff that comes with the season. more
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A Reader’s Response
The following is a response to a letter to the editor from Joyce Hale published on December 3, 2024. more
School Sports and Small Towns
School sports in small towns are experienced differently than in large cities. more
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Tate Surber, TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football winner.
McKenzie’s Tate Surber is TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football (Video Interview Included)
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie's Tate Surber was named TSSAA 1A Mr. Football for 2024 in a ceremony in Nashville on Tuesday, December 10. Surber navigated a field of candidates to be named semi-finalist, finalist and finally Mr. Football.  more
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has awarded Bethel University $196,000 to be used in the rehabilitation of McKenzie’s Historic former First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Bethel University, Henry County Receive Grants for Historic Building Preservation
NASHVILLE — Bethel University and the County of Henry each received grants to preserve and develop historic building from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). more
Gleason City Appoints Department Supervisors
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Mayor and Board of Aldermen were administered the oath of office following their successful election bid on November 5. Mayor Charles Anderson and aldermen Mike Bennett, Mike Stafford, James Hines, and Alderwoman Shawn Francisco were elected to four-year terms. more
Huntingdon Council to Meet Tuesday
The Huntingdon Town Council meets Tuesday, December 10 at 5:15 p.m. at city hall. more
West Carroll Supervisor of Instruction Regina Alred was honored with a reception and presented with a plaque in appreciation of her service prior to Thursday’s board meeting, at which her retirement was approved. She is pictured (left) with Director of Schools Preston Caldwell.
West Carroll School Board Honors Retiring Supervisor Alred
ATWOOD (December 5) — During Thursday night’s meeting, the West Carroll Board of Education approved the retirement of Supervisor of Instruction Regina Alred. more
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