Two Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings Set for Downtown McKenzie
April 22, 2025
McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce will host two ribbon cuttings this week in downtown McKenzie.
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Rebels Sweep Warriors in Home-Away Set
April 22, 2025
McKENZIE/McEWEN (April 14-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebels swept McEwen in convincing fashion in a pair of district baseball contests. Monday, the Rebels earned a 15-1 home win. Tuesday, they traveled for an 18-9 victory.
Monica Heath Graduates as a Certified Economic Developer
April 22, 2025
NASHVILLE — Executive Director of the McKenzie Industrial Development/McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Monica Cravens Heath was part of The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services’ (CIS’) 21st graduating class of its Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program.
World’s Biggest Fish Fry is this Week
April 22, 2025
PARIS — The World’s Biggest Fish Fry festival starts Saturday, April 19 with a 5K run, 8 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Car and Bike Show at Henry County High School at 8 a.m.; and a Boxing Event at noon on the Court Square.
Pre-K Raises Ducklings, Grows Small Gardens
April 22, 2025
McKENZIE (April 17) — McKenzie Elementary Pre-K students are getting hands-on experience while learning about the life cycle thanks to a $500 Ag in the Classroom grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Huntingdon Council to Appoint Police, Fire Chief
April 21, 2025
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Town of Huntingdon, Tennessee 5:15 P.M., April 22, 2025 Huntingdon City Hall 19810 Main Street East A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council …
Gary Webb
April 20, 2025
Mr. Gary Webb, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter …
Josh Jackson
April 20, 2025
CAMDEN, Tenn. - Mr. Josh Jackson, 31, of Camden, Tennessee, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at Camden General Hospital. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Wednesday, …
Norma Jo Cooper
April 20, 2025
McKenzie, Tenn. - Funeral Services for Norma Jo Cooper are on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. …
Kenneth Wayne Dedmon
April 17, 2025
BIG SANDY, Tenn. - Graveside services for Kenneth “Wayne” Dedmon were Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Dedmon, 65 years …
McKenzie Middle School Soccer Celebrates Eighth Grade Night
April 16, 2025
McKENZIE (April 14) — McKenzie Middle School boys soccer celebrated Eighth Grade Night during Monday's match against Henry County at Walter Butler Stadium on the campus of Bethel University.
West Carroll FCCLA Students Earn Honors at State Conference
April 15, 2025
Six West Carroll High School students recently represented their school at the 79th Annual FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Chattanooga, marking the first time this chapter has competed at the state level.
Area Rescue Squads to Get Grant Funding
April 15, 2025
NASHVILLE (April 10) — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced on Thursday rescue squads in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties have been selected for the Rescue Squad Grant Program, receiving a total of $160,244.50 for life-saving equipment.
TWRA Responds to Carroll Lake Concerns
April 15, 2025
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which owns and operates Carroll Lake, has provided some insight into concerns about the fish population following the extreme weather earlier this month and the preemptive drainage of the lake ahead of the flooding conditions.
Carroll County Celebrates National Public Health Week with Dedication to Community Well-Being
April 15, 2025
In recognition of National Public Health Week, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler signed a proclamation celebrating the importance of public health and honoring those who work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
New Tennessee Law Reduces Licensing Requirements for Select Childcare Providers
April 15, 2025
NASHVILLE (April 12) — Tennessee’s new childcare licensing law, now codified as Public Chapter 135, expands flexible childcare options while easing regulatory burdens. House Bill 106, passed unanimously and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on April 3, takes effect July 1.
World’s Biggest Fish Fry Starts April 19
April 15, 2025
PARIS — The World’s Biggest Fish Fry festival starts Saturday April 19 with a 5K run, 8 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Car and Bike Show at Henry County High School at 8 a.m.; and a Boxing Event at noon on the Court Square. The evening includes a Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.
Ode (Owed) to a School Long Past
April 15, 2025
Contrary to popular belief, I never attended a one room log cabin school house. As a matter of fact, my first school was huge. It was a two-story building with a gymnasium, music room, principal’s office, and bathrooms on both floors.
Rebels Sweep Home-Away Set with Tigers
April 15, 2025
BRUCETON/McKENZIE (April 8-9) — McKenzie High School traveled Tuesday and hosted Wednesday for two district baseball contests against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central, earning a convincing sweep.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
April 15, 2025
Possession of Sch. II — On April 9, Deputy Alex Sherwood was dispatched to a home in Clarksburg in reference to a 911 hangup. He arrived at the residence and asked if he could come in to check things out.
