Missing Elderly Man Located by Helicopter
From the Jul 28, 2026 e-Edition
CARROLL COUNTY (July 24) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Jackson District Aviation Unit assisted local agencies today in the search for an 83-year-old Carroll County man with dementia and limited mobility who had been reported missing.
THP Aviation located the man in a field holding his dog and directed members of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, Carroll County Rescue Squad, Baptist EMS and Carroll County Fire Department to his location.
Thanks to the swift response and coordination of THP Aviation and local law enforcement and volunteers, the man was found safely.
A THP helicopter is based at the Carroll County Airport.
Local emergency responders, many of whom are volunteers, train for search and rescue operations. The THP helicopter with its thermal imaging cameras, provides a great asset in such operations.
In April, 2026, the Carroll County Rescue Squad, Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies, THP searched for Lisa Fields, who was missing. A daytime search by foot and with drones was unsuccessful. The THP Aviation unit located Mrs. Fields that evening. She was rescued and received medical care.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner July 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories
West Carroll Students Attend "Flip the Switch" at Solar Farm
West Carroll students had the opportunity to be part of an exciting moment for our local community this week as they attended the Trezevant Solar Farm “Flip the Switch” event!
Sep 13, 2026
Cash Express Honors McKenzie’s First Responders
McKENZIE (September 11) — On Friday, Cash Express honored McKenzie Police (MPD), McKenzie Fire & Rescue (MFD), and Baptist-Carroll County Ambulance first responders with cakes decorated with the American flag and cards signed by McKenzie businesses thanking them for their…
Sep 11, 2026
Trezevant Solar Farm Flip-the-Switch Event Happening Now
Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) and Tennessee-based Silicon Ranch , owner and operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of solar facilities and a community-focused energy infrastructure company, invite you to attend a “Flip-the-Switch” ceremony for the new…
Sep 10, 2026
McKenzie Council to Consider Planning Commission Appointments
McKENZIE — The McKenzie City Council will meet Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. with a Tennessee Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant and two appointments to the McKenzie Planning Commission among the items on the agenda.
Sep 8, 2026
