Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
January 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 21.
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Lorrie Morgan Delights Audience at The Dixie
January 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 23) — A sold-out audience enjoyed the concert by Lorrie Morgan on Friday, January 23 - just one day ahead of the major winter storm that hit early Saturday.
South Carroll Goes Statewide
January 27, 2026
The South Carroll County Special School District (SCCSSD) has expanded statewide.
Winter Ice Storm Fern Causes Disruptions, Power Outages
January 27, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (January 25) — Ryan Drewry, general manager of Carroll County Electric, said that approximately 500 customers were without power on Monday, January 26, with lineman crews from Carroll and Weakley counties working within Carroll County.
McKenzie's Stafford Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
January 27, 2026
ATWOOD (January 22) — Early in the fourth quarter of McKenzie High School's win Thursday at West Carroll, Lady Rebel sophomore Jaycee Stafford hit a pair of free throws to bring her career total to 1,000 points.
Mustangs, Fillies, Bulldogs Ranked in Latest Poll
January 26, 2026
NASHVILLE (January 26) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the second week of basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Several area teams are ranked in the top ten of their classification, including both teams from Huntingdon and the Gleason Bulldogs.
Robert Edwin Hires
January 23, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Mr. Robert Edwin Hires, affectionately known as Eddie to his friends and family, died Sunday morning on January 18, 2026 at his home in Huntingdon, Tennessee surrounded by his …
John. H. Doub
January 23, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for John. H. Doub are tentatively scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The …
Addie Lou Dawson
January 23, 2026
McKENZIE — Memorial services for Addie Lou Dawson, 87 of McKenzie, Tenn., were held on Friday, January 30th at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery. V …
Helen Joyce Morris
January 23, 2026
GLEASON, Tenn. — Helen Joyce Morris, age 87, of Gleason, Tennessee, died peacefully at home on January 20, 2026. Joyce was born September 9, 1938, in Benton County to the late William …
Upcoming Henry County Circuit Criminal Court is Rescheduled Due to Expected Inclement Weather
January 22, 2026
Due to the expected inclement weather forecasted on Friday, January 23, 2026, through Sunday, January 25, 2026, Henry County Circuit Criminal Court scheduled for Monday, January 26, …
McKenzie, Bethel Alumna to Represent Tennessee in Mrs. International Pageant
January 22, 2026
A Greenfield resident and alumna of McKenzie High School and Bethel University will represent Tennessee in the 2026 Mrs. International Pageant this summer.
Ina Mae Presson
January 22, 2026
Ina Mae Presson died on January 18, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee following a brief illness. She was born on December 3, 1923 in Christmasville to John William and Ona Shankle Culver. She was their fourth child, but their first daughter. Three years later, her sister Faye was born, completing their family. As she grew up, she worked on the family farm with her siblings and was educated at the Pittman School, which she attended until she left school after completing the eighth grade to begin “public work.”
Mark Douglas Vinson
January 22, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Mark Douglas Vinson are on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service time. Interment will follow at Everett Chapel Cemetery
Republic Services — Snowstorm Update
January 22, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (January 22) — Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler recently issued the following statement regarding trash pickup in Carroll County: In preparation of the …
Safe Medication Disposal Now Available at McKenzie City Hall
January 22, 2026
The McKenzie Police Department is proud to offer a secure medication drop box for the safe disposal of old or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.
LIFELINE To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Paris Center
January 21, 2026
PARIS (January 21) — Lifeline Blood Services is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest donation center in Paris on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new center is located at 211 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN and will expand access to life-saving blood and platelet donations for patients in the surrounding community.
Webb Alumni, Rotary Peacebuilders Host Community Soup Kitchen
January 20, 2026
McKENZIE (January 19) — Volunteers from two local organizations spent Martin Luther King, Jr. Day honoring the late civil rights icon with a day of service.
Representative Brock Martin Discusses Legislative Issues, New Bills at Capitol Talk
January 20, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 16) — State Representative Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) was the featured speaker at the first of three Capitol Talks hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
God Paid Me Back, With Interest
January 20, 2026
I don’t know how the subject came up. Some good friends had taken us to lunch. After church. They were celebrating my latest birthday. I went along because I wanted the vegetable plate at the Sand Dollar Café.
