Carroll County General Sessions
September 30, 2025
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court Wednesday, September 24.
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Unemployment Rates Stabilize in August
September 30, 2025
After a summer of increasing unemployment, the tri-counties experienced a respite in August. Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties' unemployment rates all decreased, making them on par with the national rate (4.5%) but higher than Tennessee's overall rate (3.6%).
WCES Celebrates Weeks 3-4 SOAR Recipients
September 30, 2025
ATWOOD (September 23) — West Carroll Elementary School has recognized outstanding student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, honoring students who exemplify the school’s core values of safety, ownership, achievement and respect for weeks three and four.
Gasoline Prices Drop in Tennessee
September 30, 2025
TENNESSEE (September 15) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
McKenzie Police Reports
September 30, 2025
Reckless Endangerment, Leaving The Scene — Terry M. Scott, 71, Hamilton Street, McKenzie is charged with two counts of Reckless Driving and Leaving The Scene of an Accident after his vehicle struck the shopping cart corral at Dollar General on Highland Drive.
Property Transfers
September 30, 2025
Michael C. Blundell to Micah L. Blundell in District 22.
Town, County Fire Depts. Sign Auto-Aid Agreement
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 23) — A request for the Huntingdon Fire Department (HFD) and Carroll County Fire Department (CCFD) to sign a memorandum of understanding sparked a lengthy discussion during Tuesday’s Huntingdon Town Council meeting.
Lady Rebels Draw with Mayfield, 3-3
September 30, 2025
McKENZIE (September 29) — McKenzie High School hosted Mayfield Monday for the final home match of the regular soccer season. The Lady Rebels didn't earn a win, drawing 3-3 in a game shortened by darkness, but they maintained their undefeated status with one game to play.
Demonstrators Protest Teacher’s Termination at Homecoming Game
September 30, 2025
ATWOOD (September 26) — It was just before the buzzer rang indicating halftime for the West Carroll War Eagles and the Greenfield Yellowjackets when the home stands began to roar — and not because of the game.
Petals Azola Hosts Grand Reopening at New Location
September 29, 2025
McKENZIE (September 27) — Petals Azola hosted a grand reopening Saturday afternoon at its new location at 14815 Highland Drive. The event included a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce as well as face-painting, balloon animals, cupcakes, giveaways and vendors Blessed Bread and Fluffalicious mini pancake bar.
Rebels Hold Steady Atop Class 1A
September 29, 2025
NASHVILLE (September 29) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released new football rankings Monday after Week 6. McKenzie (5-1) holds steady at number one in Class 1A, ahead of South Pittsburg (4-1), who received three first place votes to McKenzie's 13.
Rebels Roll at Chester County, 41-7
September 29, 2025
HENDERSON (September 26) —- McKenzie traveled to Chester County High School Friday for a non-region football contest and came home with a 41-7 victory. The host Eagles stunned the large contingent of Rebel faithful that made the trip with a touchdown on the first play of the game, but 41 unanswered points gave the McKenzie fans plenty to cheer about.
Lavida Mae James
September 29, 2025
McKENZIE— Mrs. Lavida Mae James, 67, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. There are no arrangements at this time. Lavida …
Glenda Sue Scott
September 27, 2025
Ms. Glenda Sue Scott, 57, of Clarksburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Baptist Hospital. Funeral services are on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase …
Judy Anne Woods
September 27, 2025
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Mrs. Judy Anne Woods, 77, of Huntingdon, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Judy was born January 15, 1948, to the late …
Sherrye L Washburn
September 27, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Sherrye L Washburn are Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, McKenzie. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025, …
Mr. Peter Allen Gaskin Jr.
September 27, 2025
Mr. Peter Allen Gaskin Jr., 48, of Bruceton, Tennessee died Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date. …
William “Tony” Hensley
September 27, 2025
Mr. William “Tony” Hensley, 70, of Gleason, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence. Memorial service will be conducted at Dry Ridge Cemetery at a later date. …
Lady Rebels Dominate for Team, Individual Titles
September 26, 2025
SHARON (September 22) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels are the District 14A champions after a dominant performance in the district tournament held at Persimmon Hills Golf Course Monday, led by individual district champion Charli Weatherford.
Lady Rebel Wallace Sets Venue Record at Huntingdon Meet
September 26, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 23) — McKenzie's Abigail Wallace set a venue record during Tuesday's cross country meet hosted by Huntingdon High School. Wallace's first-place finish came in at 19:16, breaking the girls' record previously held by Dresden's Loral Winn, who went on to run at Ole Miss.
