Carroll County News-Leader

07/19/2025

Thanks to the quick actions of a couple of hard working Carroll County Electric employees power was restored for a good portion of McKenzie. The source of the outage was identified as a fallen tree that caused a breaker to blow on State Route 423 just past the McKenzie Church of Christ going towards 22. Power was out for less than an hour. These guys work hard around the clock! Thank you for all you do!

07/18/2025

Multiple units from Carroll and Henry County fire departments responded this morning to a house fire on Clear Lake Rd. The house was unfortunately a total loss.

07/18/2025

Add a burst of sunshine to your summer garden! Seed-grown sunflowers are UT Gardens’ July Plant of the Month—discover why and get pro tips to grow your own 👉

     KNOXVILLE – Sunflowers ( Helianthus annuus ) are a favorite flower for many and are widely recognized for their bright appearance and popularity in commercial bouquets. …

07/18/2025

It’s National Sour Candy Day!

Nine-year-old McKenzie Elementary fourth-grader Amon Aldridge is celebrating with a sour apple blueberry crybaby rainbow and lemon Italian ice topped with sour candies and candy ropes.

07/18/2025

👮 Peek behind the badge: uncover this week’s most surprising sheriff’s calls and arrests in Carroll County 👉 https://newsleaderonline.com/stories/carroll-county-sheriffs-reports,88691

Gregory Louis and Regina Weddle Phillips to Sophia Kathleen and Wendy Wright. Frances M. Scates to Michael J. and Angela N. O’Bryant in District 16. Glinda Maxwell to Jacky Lee …

07/18/2025

🎾 The future of U.S. tennis is calling—discover why American stars are needed now:

I know West Tennessee isn't necessarily a hotbed for tennis like it used to be. Forty years ago, or so, every town in West Tennessee had its own local tournament, often more than one. Union City …

07/18/2025

👮‍♂️ From midnight patrols to community rescues, see what’s been keeping Huntingdon PD busy this week:

Domestic Assault According to a report by Officer Kristen Lee, on June 21, officers were dispatched to Clark Street for a domestic disturbance. A victim reported that her boyfriend, Jonathan …

07/18/2025

🔥 The heat is on in Carroll County—beat the blistering temps with safety tips, cooling center info, and more:

The dead period has ended for local high school football teams and practice is full speed ahead as the season approaches the middle of August. This time of the year all the experts start predicting …

07/18/2025

This Sunday!!
In addition to Treat Yo’ Self Sunday, we will be hosting our Annual DONATION BASED Bake Sale in between services!! See you there!!

07/18/2025

Miss Hannah decided that the splash pad wasn’t quite enough to get cooled off tonight.

07/18/2025

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