Doris Boyd-Gwinn
January 13, 2025
Mrs. Doris Boyd-Gwinn, 67, of Gautier, Mississippi died Wednesday January 8, 2025 at her home. Funeral services were Monday January 13, 2025 in the Chapel of …
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Cuban Entrepreneur Shows U.S. Guests ‘That’s Cuba’
January 13, 2025
With a shrug of the shoulder and a quick wink, Yaniel Luis Alvarez proclaims, ‘That’s Cuba.” Often referring to the numerous shortages – gas, water, food, medicine, pay …
Keith Truman Parker
January 11, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn - A committal service for Keith Truman Parker is Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends …
Old West Steakhouse Burns in Early Wednesday Morning Fire
January 8, 2025
McKENZIE (January 8, 2025) - Early Wednesday morning crews from McKenzie, Huntingdon and Carroll County fire departments responded to a structure fire at Old West Steakhouse on Highway 79 in McKenzie.
Local West Tennessee Road Closures
January 7, 2025
There will be possible daytime or nighttime lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties.
Paris Home Decimated by Fire
January 7, 2025
PARIS (January 4) — On Wednesday, a Henry County family lost their home following an accident that was perpetuated between a cat and a curtain.
Eating Broccoli with a Straw
January 7, 2025
Continuing from the December 31, 2024 edition Then, a waitress came up to us and said, “Y’all need a place to sit?”
2025 New State Laws
January 7, 2025
NASHVILLE (January 2) — As we ring in the New Year, several new laws took effect January 1, 2025 across Tennessee.
McKenzie Police Reports
January 7, 2025
Aggravated Assault, Domestic Assault, Interfering with 911 Emergency Call — On December 30, 2024, McKenzie Police received several calls from a Walnut Circle residence. Two of the calls hung up before speaking with dispatch. On the third call, the caller stated that she had been in an altercation with her boyfriend but he had left the scene.
Marriage Licenses
January 7, 2025
Allison Rena Mercer, 30, of McKenzie, to Joshua David Chambers, 35, of Hollow Rock.
Huntingdon Police Reports
January 7, 2025
Driving on Revoked, Suspended — On December 23, Officer Dexter Richardson clocked on his radar Conrado Jimenez, 28, driving 73 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
January 7, 2025
Vandalism — According to a report made by Deputy Alex Sherwood on December 26, 2024, he was dispatched to a residence in Yuma in reference to tires being slashed. The complainant, Gideon Gooch, advised that an unknown person came on his property and slashed two tires on his truck. The vehicle was owned by his father that resides at the same residence. Gideon couldn’t think of anyone who would be upset enough to slash his tires.
Calendar 1-7-25
January 7, 2025
Carroll Arts Trivia Bowl Carroll Arts’ annual Trivia Bowl is Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, located at 16835 Highland Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
West Carroll School Board to Meet
January 7, 2025
The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the junior-senior high cafeteria in Atwood.
New Year Brings Winter Weather
January 7, 2025
McKENZIE (January 6) — Winter Storm Blair continued its trek east Monday, wreaking havoc from the central plains to the east coast. After a stormy Sunday, residents of northwest Tennessee awoke to much colder temperatures and a dusting of flurries that lingered into the afternoon, but the heavy impacts stayed just to the north.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
January 7, 2025
McKENZIE (January 3) — McKenzie High School kicked off 2025 with a pair of home basketball wins against West Carroll. The Lady Rebels had a strong first half en route to a 59-25 win, and the Rebels set the tone early in a 64-33 victory.
Stevens-Sponsored Legislation Protects Land from Foreign Adversaries
January 7, 2025
NASHVILLE — As 2025 begins, there are new Tennessee laws that will go into effect. January 1, 2025 will be the first date that certain laws passed by the General Assembly in the last legislative session will go into effect. Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) cracked down on illegal immigration, protected children, and protected land.
Carroll Arts to Host Trivia Bowl
January 7, 2025
Do you have a proficiency for remembering random facts? If the answer is yes, then make plans to attend Carroll Arts’ next event happening on Saturday, January 18.
Fillies 2-1 as Coca-Cola Classic Hosts
January 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 27-30) — Huntingdon High School hosted its annual Point Guard Club Coca-Cola Classic with six girls teams participating in three days of round-robin action.
Mustangs Runners-Up as Coca-Cola Classic Hosts
January 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 27-30) — Huntingdon High School hosted its annual Point Guard Club Coca-Cola Classic with eight boys teams participating in three days of tournament action.
