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The Carroll County Arts Council will host its Annual Creativity Camp from June 10-14, 2024. The event is open to elementary and middle school students residing in Carroll County. Activities in music, art, creative writing and drama are the focus. more

5/14/24

Pictured (L to R): Christy Williams, Mayor Joseph Butler and Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

Mayor Butler Delivers State of the County Address to Rotary

McKENZIE (May 6) — On Tuesday, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler delivered a State of the County Address to the McKenzie Rotary Club. Butler explained that Carroll County is in good financial shape and is in the final stages of preparation for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. Butler was elected as Carroll County Mayor in 2018. more

5/14/24

Twin Rivers Orthopeadics, Baptist Medical Open Clinic in McKenzie

McKENZIE (MAY 8) — Twin Rivers Orthopeadics and Baptist Medical Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new clinic in McKenzie, on State Route 22 near McKenzie High School. more

5/14/24

Ann Anderson of McKenzie captured this photo of the rare occasion at her home on U.S. 79 in McKenzie.

Tennessee Experiences Northern Lights

Many people in the south experienced a rare incident — an Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights on Friday, May 10. more

5/14/24

Carroll County observed the National Day of Prayer on May 2 at the Carroll County Airport. 25 area citizens provided prayers during the event.

National Day of Prayer Observed in County

McKENZIE (May 2) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2 at the Carroll County Airport in the main hangar. more

5/7/24

Mackenzie Morgan drop kicks Raven Black.

Memphis Wrestling Entertains at West Carroll High School

ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team. more

5/7/24

Celebration of the Arts

Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center. more

5/7/24

Inclusion: Coming Together to Play

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play. more

5/7/24

(L to R) Front Row: Kyle Atkins, representing his late father, Dr. Jerry Atkins; Sevelte Gilbert; Pam Joyner; Debbie Cathy; and Linda Wicker. Back Row: Ellen Argo; Chuck Wallace; Jenny Miller; and Mark Dillahunty.

Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors inducted its twenty-second class of members during a celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Nine members were inducted and 10 high school seniors were recognized for their athletic and academic accomplishments. more

5/7/24

First Responders Receive The Star of Life Award

A group of first responders in Carroll County were honored for their fast and efficient response and care for victims of an automobile accident. The group was honored by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee more

5/7/24

On Tuesday, April 23, new signage was installed on Broadway Street indicating the change in direction of travel.

McKenzie Mayor Converts Broadway to One-Way Street

According to the bid notice dated March 9, 2018, The Waldren Street STP Lighting project plan involves street light installation, curb ramp installation, and sidewalk replacement to comply with ADA regulations. The project is located in the City of McKenzie, Tenn., on Waldren Street, South Main Street and Broadway Street. more

4/30/24

Pictured are (in no particular order): Nathan Lease, Gracie Goodrum, Sadie Goff, Caden Tucker, Tyler Puckett and Matthew Kovacs — all members of the school’s FFA.

McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale

McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse. more

4/30/24

Pictured (L to R): Steve McDaniel, Ashley Howell, Nola Hobbs Toni Kee and Brent Cox.

Browning Museum Receives Grant Check

McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget. more

4/30/24

The ribbon was cut for the new Behavioral and Mental Health Department at Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie. The medical providers and staff, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department

McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. more

4/30/24

LCC Graduation Class and Congressman Kustoff, who presented each with a plaque for their graduation. Pictured: Nichole Baker—Zline; Preston Carter—Carroll Bank and Trust; Scott Carter—Huntingdon Special School District; Dreama Dolan—Life Care; Adriana Ezell—Office of the County Mayor; Myles Hebrard—Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District; Carrie Hollowell—WRAP; Ashley Horn—L.I. Smith; Derrick Hubble—Bethel University; Rakaya Humphreys—Northwest Tenn. Head Start; Audra Leggett—Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation; Heather Megaw—Bethel University; Jeffery Roney—Tennessee Valley Realty; Emily Sublett—Centennial Bank; Brittany Twilbeck—TCAT Henry/Carroll; and Brittany Webb—Harmony Hill. Not Pictured: Skylar Hurley, TEC and Allison Keen, Carroll Bank and Trust.

Congressman Kustoff Visits Carroll County

HUNTINGDON (April 25) — Congressman David Kustoff (R-Germantown) spoke at a forum hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on April 25 at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

4/30/24

APRIL 23, 2024 - Treva Maitland, executive director of CASA-Midwest, cuts the ribbon for the new offices of CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates in Carroll County.

CASA Opens New Offices in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Carroll County has a new service to benefit children who need an adult to advocate for their needs and rights. Many of these children are abused or neglected and placed … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/24/24

Aseracare representatives Chase Manley, Tamara Fuller and Marisha Burns with Rotary Vice President Christy Williams.

McKenzie Rotary Members Hear About Aseracare

McKENZIE (April 16) — Representatives of Aseracare were the featured speakers at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Tamara Fuller, Melisha Burns and Chase Manley spoke about the services of the local hospice care provider. more

4/23/24

Celebrity Waiters 2024 (L to R) Front Row: Kodia Johnson, CB&T; Nina Smothers, Huntingdon Mayor; Ashley Bell, Urban Trading Company and Bell Farms; Kim Bell-Webb, representing Webb School Alumni Association, Inc; Brittany Gowan, Gift Grove; Natalie Porter, Register of Deeds; Monica Heath, Executive Director of the McKenzie Chamber and Industrial Development Board; and Susan Breeden, BMH-Carroll County. Back Row: Ken Heron, WJLI radio station out of Paducah — JC & Ken Show; David Thomas, S & S Insurance; Curt Lumley, Hollow Rock Fire Dept.; Allison Maxey, Huntingdon Health and Rehab; Ryan Griffin, McKenzie Mayor; Carl Byars, Emcee; and Drew Beeler, Hometown Hangout. Not Pictured: Braden Maddox, First Bank.

Celebrity Waiter Event Benefits Cancer Society

HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Carroll County Relay For Life teams, spearheaded by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County’s Relay Team hosted the Celebrity Waiter Dinner to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/23/24

World's Biggest Fish Fry Happening This Week

PARIS (April 22) — The 71st Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway this week. more

4/23/24

McKenzie Senior Center volunteers host a spaghetti dinner to benefit McKenzie United Neighbors.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24