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In this issue

  • Bethel Women’s Cross Country 2024 Preview

    5 days ago

    McKENZIE — The Bethel University Women’ s Cross Country team will have some big shoes to fill after graduating the most decorated runner in school history in Andrea De La Rosa.

  • Bethel Men’s Cross Country 2024 Preview

    5 days ago

    McKENZIE — The Bethel University Men’s Cross-Country team will bring back tons of experience and a team that had a very successful 2023 campaign.

  • Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted

    5 days ago

    McKENZIE — The Bethel Athletic Department and the University take great pride in the Athletic Hall of Fame. Each fall during Homecoming week, the University honors individuals who have excelled as athletes, team members, coaches and staff or contributors.

  • Coach Malang Jarju Earns 101st Win

    5 days ago

    COLUMBIA, Ky. — The No. 22 Bethel Wildcats won their third straight with a 4-0 win over

  • The Dixie Honors Volunteers in Annual Usher’s Award Luncheon

    5 days ago

    HUNTINGDON (August 21) — Volunteer ushers were feted to a luncheon and an awards ceremony during the annual Usher’s Award Luncheon held in the ballroom of The Dixie in downtown Huntingdon.

  • Dynamix Physical Therapy Provides Quality Healthcare

    5 days ago

    Dynamix Physical Therapy of McKenzie opened in 2017. Will Record is the clinical director of the McKenzie facility, located on 103 Main Street, South, in the old Fred’s store. Record is a native of Dyer and now resides in Jackson with his wife, Mallory and daughter, Mary Lee.

  • Tennessee Treasury Returns $20,232 in Unclaimed Property to Nonprofits

    5 days ago

    NASHVILLE — In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

  • Social Security Numbers Breached

    5 days ago

    WASHINGTON — After a report of a massive data breach and the release of a billion various data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, the Social Security administration reminds you about the importance of protecting your personal information. Someone illegally using your Social Security number (SSN) and possibly assuming your identity can cause many problems.

  • Walmart Recalls Tainted Apple Juice

    5 days ago

    Walmart is recalling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  • Annual Tater Town Celebration is This Week

    5 days ago

    GLEASON — The annual Gleason Gazelle’s Tater Town Special is this week with daily events.

  • Webb School Alumni Annual Homecoming is This Weekend

    5 days ago

    McKENZIE — Webb School Alumni Association is hosting its 54th annual Homecoming over the Labor Day weekend.

  • McKenzie School Board Agenda

    5 days ago

    McKenzie Special School District Board of Education convenes Tuesday, September 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office, Bell Avenue, McKenzie.

  • Carroll County Rural Fire Looks to Reorganize

    5 days ago

    HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Since a fire destroyed the Hico Fire Department in July 2023, the Carroll County Rural Fire Department has been forced to answer numerous questions about property insurance and ownership of stations.

  • Ford’s BlueOval to Delay Production of All-Electric Vehicle

    5 days ago

    STANTON, Tenn. — Production of Blue Oval City’s highly anticipated all-electric vehicle is delayed from the original plan of 2025 to a new date in 2027.

  • TVA Rates Rise 5.25 Percent This Fall

    5 days ago

    KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development, according to a release shared by the TVA on Thursday.

  • It’s Going to be Hot

    5 days ago

    The National Weather Service predicts very hot days as the temperatures reach the upper 90s and even 100 on Thursday.

  • Tennessee Celebrates Historic ‘Every Child TN’ Initiative

    5 days ago

    NASHVILLE (August 26) — The Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI), alongside more than 1,700 foster families and children, state and community leaders, foster care providers and faith-based advocates, held a celebration at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for Every Child TN, a statewide initiative to mobilize all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care.

  • Gasoline Prices Decrease During Week

    5 days ago

    TENNESSEE (AUGUST 26) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.89/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 15.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 49.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 3.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.67 per gallon, a multi-year low.

  • TN National Guard Celebrates 250th Birthday

    5 days ago

    NASHVILLE — Soldiers, Airmen, and friends of the Tennessee Military Department gathered at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters on August 16 to celebrate and honor the Tennessee National Guard’s 250th birthday.

  • 2024-2025 Sandhill Crane, New Bobwhite Quota Hunt Application Period Opens Soon

    5 days ago

    NASHVILLE (August 23) — The application period for both the 2024-25 Sandhill Crane quota hunt and the 2024-25 Bobwhite Quail quota hunt will be held Sept. 4-25.

  • Bethel University Women’s Volleyball 2024 Preview

    5 days ago

    McKENZIE — The 2023 Bethel University Volleyball squad finished 11-16 overall and 4-8 in the Mid-South Conference.

  • War Eagles Open Season with Home Victory

    5 days ago

    Not much seems to have changed with West Carroll football from last season. Yes, there is a new head coach in Adam Dowland, and yes, Ben Pruitt has stepped into the starting quarterback role.

  • Lady Cats Fall to John Brown University

    5 days ago

    SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The Bethel Lady Wildcats hit the road for the second time this season traveling to John Brown University Saturday.

  • Marriage Licenses

    5 days ago

    Paige Danielle Lowry, 29, of Bruceton, to Austin Blake Iverson, 30, of Bruceton.

  • Property Transfers

    5 days ago

    Charles Robert and Gwendolyn Renfroe Cannon to Derek Charles Cannon in District 16. Rosie Betancourt Rivero to Dabney L. Long in District 6.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Court

    5 days ago

    HUNTINGDON (August 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 21.

  • Sheriff’s Reports

    5 days ago

    Drug/Narcotic Violation — According to a report made by Deputy Chance Townes on August 17, he attempted to stop a 2017 Dodge Ram that was speeding.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    5 days ago

    DUI — Hunter Wayne Uselton, 23, Hamilton Street, McKenzie was charged with DUI-First Offense, Vandalism, and Leaving the Scene of An Accident on August 24.

  • Color Blind

    5 days ago

    The wind blew hard northwest by west; it had commenced to snow: A small Salvation Army Band played carols, sweet and low.

  • Finding Our Way Back Home

    5 days ago

    Walking down the dusty road, Cleopas and his friend had little to say to each other. Their collective heartache and disappointment weighed down their normally busy tongues. For the past seven miles fewer than seven words had passed between them.

  • Recipes 8-27-24

    5 days ago

    Frothy Orange Drink 1 -6oz. can Frozen Orange juice concentrate 1 cup water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar

  • Calendar 8-27-24

    5 days ago

    McKenzie High School Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting McKenzie High School’s annual Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting is Thursday, September 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the MHS Library. All parents and guardians of MHS students are invited to attend.

  • FSB Insurance

    5 days ago

  • Nichole Lashes

    5 days ago

  • Ribbon-Cutting Held at Blame It On My Roots

    Monday, August 26

    McKENZIE (August 21) - The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at Blame It On My Roots Hair Studio at 16195 Highland Drive. Owner and cosmetologist Kaytlyn McMullin …

  • Oliver Wins Gleason Yard of the Month

    Monday, August 26

    The Gleason "Yard of the Month " for August goes to Kitty Wray Oliver at 101 Vincent Street. The home was built in 1960 by Kitty's parents, Bob and Katherine Wray, when Bob was Gleason postmaster. …

  • McKenzie's Wallace Sets Milan Course Record

    Monday, August 26

    MILAN (August 20) - The McKenzie High School cross country teams competed Tuesday in the Milan Invitational.

  • Camden Farmer is National Winner of Excellence in Agriculture

    Monday, August 26

    McKENZIE (August 23) - Justin Hargrove of Camden visited Peppers Ford Friday and left in style thanks to the recognition of his hard work and contributions to farming by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Ford Motor Company.

  • McKenzie Edges Huntingdon in Thriller, 38-35

    Monday, August 26

    HUNTINGDON (August 23) - Sometimes, you can believe the hype. A breathtakingly massive audience gathered at Paul Ward Stadium Friday to see the highly-anticipated season opener between the Mustangs and the visiting McKenzie Rebels, and the teams put on a show worthy of the storied rivalry. Huntingdon seemed to be in control with two early touchdowns, but McKenzie tied the game at 14-14 before halftime. After trading TDs in the third quarter, the Rebels took their first lead, 24-21, with a field goal to start a wild fourth quarter. Four more touchdowns meant four lead changes, and the Rebels took a final lead with just 22 seconds on the clock for a 38-35 victory.