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Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 3) — The McKenzie Special School District’s Board of Education discussed significant upgrades and repairs at each of the three campuses during its September 3 meeting.
Tuesday, September 10
NASHVILLE (September 5) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new Tennessee Direct Hay Report. This tool will provide comprehensive insights into hay pricing and trends across the state, helping Tennessee’s farmers and producers make informed decisions.
Tuesday, September 10
NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks will join First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative Sept. 19-29 with volunteer work events at parks across the state. The volunteer opportunities coincide with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 5) — The local Longshot Band was the musical entertainment for Nights on Broadway on September 5 in the downtown McKenzie Veterans Memorial Park.
Tuesday, September 10
NASHVILLE (September 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 3 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE — Melinda Goode, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency, was the featured speaker at the September 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 Hwy 79, joined by community and business leaders, including McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler.
Tuesday, September 10
HUNTINGDON — In this area, the West Tennessee Public Utility District (WTPUD) is “the gas company,” but the real people behind the company make it much more than that.
Tuesday, September 10
HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. On the agenda are four resolutions dealing with the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget.
Tuesday, September 10
McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, September 12, 6 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The meeting will be preceded with a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Both meetings are at McKenzie City Hall.
Tuesday, September 10
ATWOOD (September 5) — Long-time school secretary Lissie Robinson retired from the West Carroll Special School district and was honored during Thursday night’s September board meeting.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE — An open house for the public is Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School.
Tuesday, September 10
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray Smith of Huntingdon, died at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 95.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (August 30-September 2) — The Webb Alumni Association celebrated its 55th Homecoming over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events at the historic school.
Tuesday, September 10
Join us, the associates of The McKenzie Banner, as the state of Tennessee honors the company as a Century Business. The event is Wednesday, September 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 3 Banner Row, McKenzie. Come and go as you please. Refreshments are available. The company is the oldest business in McKenzie and started in 1870, one year following the incorporation of the City of McKenzie. In its 154-year history, it has undergone many changes and a few owners. It is the only home-owned media company serving Carroll County.
Tuesday, September 10
I am running for the McKenzie City Council on November 5.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 6) — Mother Nature seemed to be the Rebels’ worst enemy Friday night, and a wet football may be the only thing that can slow down one of the most prolific passing offenses in the state. Fortunately, the arm of Tate Surber is just one of McKenzie’s many tools and the top-ranked Class 1A Rebels outlasted the rain and the Class 4A Chester County Eagles, 20-13.
Tuesday, September 10
ADAMSVILLE (September 6) — After two weeks of preparation, the Huntingdon Mustangs were on the road opening up Region 6-2A football against the Adamsville Cardinals. The Mustangs easily handled the Cardinals taking home the 43-12 win.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 3, 5) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels earned a pair of lopsided wins last week, defeating Obion County 6-2 Tuesday and South Fulton 9-0 Thursday.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 5) — In a battle of Rebels versus Rebels, the hometown red and gray was dominant on both sides of the ball against the visiting black and gold as McKenzie Middle School defeated Stewart County 40-8 behind a balanced offensive attack and smothering defense.
Tuesday, September 10
Gleason (September 5) — Hillcrest Hornets of Springfield, Missouri, claimed a 42-16 victory over Gleason Junior High’s Bulldog in the Homecoming game.
Tuesday, September 10
McKENZIE (September 7) — The Bethel Wildcats and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders met for the first time on Saturday.
Tuesday, September 10
Storytellers at Huntingdon Heritage Festival Come hear the storytellers, sponsored by Carroll Arts, at the Huntingdon Heritage Festival, Saturday, September 28. Storytelling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Huntingdon Police Station, 12740 Lexington Street. Stay for a short time of for the whole time!
Tuesday, September 10
Erma Sims Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 3 cup sifted all purpose flour 6 eggs 1 8oz. whipping cream 1 cup butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon lemon flavoring
Tuesday, September 10
I remember the first family gathering after my father died. The dining table my mother had received as a gift when I was in high school was stretched out and extra leaves were inserted. Six matching chairs plus several folding chairs lined both sides. At the foot of the table sat mama’s chair and at the head sat daddy’s.
Tuesday, September 10
Don’t ya’ll think this election thing has done got out of hand! There are people running for president that I’ve never heard of. And, after listening to some “back and forth” amongst this gang, I realize why we’ve never heard of them! It is rhetoric on top of rhetoric, mostly pointing out what the other fellow DOESN’T have to offer. To make matters worse, the ones we have heard of don’t seem to be making enough sense to separate themselves from the pack.
Tuesday, September 10
Kristen Denise Godon Ninness, 41, of Huntingdon, to Joseph Kent Springer, 58, of Huntingdon.
Tuesday, September 10
Driving on Suspended, Violation Order of Protection — Antonio Demonya Harris, 25, Hopkinsville was charged with Speeding, Driving on a Suspended License and Violation of an Order of Protection on September 8.
Tuesday, September 10
Driving on Revoked, Suspended, Driver’s License — According to a report made by Officer Jonathan McDowell, on August 21, he was on patrol on Hwy 22 South when he clocked a black Yukon traveling 69 mph in a 55-mph zone on radar. He made a traffic stop on Summer Springer, 28, when he found out she had a Suspended Driver’s License. She was charged with Driving on Revoked and Speeding.
Tuesday, September 10
HUNTINGDON (September 4) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, September 4.
Tuesday, September 10
Counterfeiting/Forgery — According to a report made by Deputy Eric Sawyers, on August 24, Dollar General reported that an unknown male passed five $100 bills on August 24, and the bills were counterfeit. The subject had loaded a card in the store for $500 and gave the clerk five counterfeit bills. Video was obtained and the same subject had passed six $100 counterfeit bills at the Dollar General Bruceton on the same date. The same individual is caught on camera in Subway at Huntingdon and Dollar General using counterfeit money. After a thorough investigation, the police department found that there were two subjects using these counterfeit bills, Jonathan Alexander Hayden and Evans Devon Pelt from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Warrants have been issued.
