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Civil War map depicting Union and Confederate troops at the Battle of Belmont.

The most relevant of William Carroll’s children to the story of Carroll County is Colonel Charles Montgomery Carroll (1821–1899). more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 4/19/22

A $5,000 check for the Carroll County Office on Aging. Pictured are Brad Hurley, Taylor Batey, John Stevens, Zack Bates, Tandy Darby, and Joseph Butler.

Spectrum to Provide High-Speed Internet to 4,600 County Homes

HUNTINGDON (October 6) — Spectrum will extend high-speed internet, cable TV and telephone services to another 4,600 houses in rural Carroll County, thanks to federal, state, and a county grant. The announcement was made to an audience of approximately 75 area citizens at the Colonial Tea Room on Thursday, October 6. more

10/11/22

Postal Rates to Increase in January

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect January 22, 2023. The new rates include a three-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 60 cents to 63 cents. more

12/27/22

Karen Knotts, daughter of Don Knotts tells of her father’s career and being the daughter of the beloved actor. Karen is pictured in the foreground with her father in the background working as a ventriloquist.

Karen Knotts Relives the Iconic Career of Don Knotts

McKENZIE (January 28) — Don Knotts started his famed career performing as a ventriloquist, then as a voice actor and then moved to movies. more

1/31/23

City of McKenzie employees work on removing an uprooted tree from Bailey Street.

High Winds, Storms Wreak Havoc Across Mid-South

CARROLL COUNTY (March 5) — Severe weather hammered the mid-south area over a three-day period last week starting on Wednesday. For Carroll County, the most intense action took place on Friday with severe storms in the morning and dangerously high winds throughout the day, knocking out power to roughly 6,456 Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) customers. more

By Brittany Martin
brittany@mckenziebanner.com | 3/7/23

Bethel University President Walter Butler

Bethel University President Butler Announces Retirement

McKENZIE — After 10 years as President of Bethel University, Dr. Walter Butler announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2023 shortly after turning 70. more

7/4/23

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal in Henry County on Saturday

PARIS — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 26. more

8/22/23

Cameron Thompson solves a Rubik’s Cube while he gives his valedictory speech.

Gleason Hosts Graduation 2022

Gleason High School held its 2022 commencement activities on Friday, May 20, in the school’s gymnasium. Twenty-seven seniors graduated with Cameron Thompson as valedictorian, Grace Marie Long as salutatorian and Hannah Grace Stafford as class president. more

5/24/22

Lake Wheel Tax Ends December 31

CARROLL COUNTY — The annual $10 wheel tax to fund the local share for the construction of Lake Halford, previously known as the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake, ends December 31. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency purchased the lake for approximately $11 million on July 1, 2022 from the quasi-governmental agency known as the Carroll County Watershed Authority. more

12/27/22

The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw!

I played in my first Super Bowl in 1953. Against my will! It was freezing cold that December in West Tennessee. I had just opened my Christmas present. Good gosh, it wasn’t even daylight yet! more

By Kesley Colbert | 2/14/23

Erika Cole (center) taught Cason Hernandez, Marlee Wheat, Amelya Becerra, Ava Moore, Avery Winston and Easton Webb in the 6-8 year-old classes.

McKenzie Students Attend Summer Spanish Classes

Erika Cole introduced a new class to young minds this summer: Español with Señora Cole. The McKenzie High School Spanish instructor opened her classroom for students, ages 6-11, to learn Spanish and Mexican culture. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/13/23

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests

HUNTINGDON — An ongoing, proactive joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Huntingdon Police Department, and 24th Judicial Drug Task Force has resulted in the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, a weapon, as well as the arrest of two individuals in Carroll County. more

8/22/23

The dilapidated tennis courts will be razed and replaced with pickle ball courts.

McKenzie Parks to be Improved

In the coming months, the parks and recreations of McKenzie will undergo a series of planned improvements. Expected improvements are to include but are not limited to a three field soccer complex with a concession stand and restrooms and a parking lot. more

5/24/22

McKenzie Industrial Board is purchasing the former Dana, Cachengo industrial building at the Carroll County Airport. It is the only available building in the McKenzie South Industrial Park.

McKenzie Industrial Board Receives Grant, Purchases Building

McKENZIE — The year 2022 was a successful year for the McKenzie Industrial Board, landing new jobs for the county of Carroll. and city of McKenzie. As a year-end announcement, Tennessee Economic and Community Development announced the receipt of a $417,525 grant for the McKenzie Industrial Park-South at Carroll County Airport. more

12/27/22

First responders and utility workers arrived at the scene of a single-car accident on U.S. 79.

Single Car Accident Knocks Out Phones, Internet

McKENZIE (August 17) — A mid-day single-car accident destroyed a metal utility pole and blocked traffic along U.S. 79 on Thursday, August 17. more

8/22/23

Carroll County Electric Department General Manager (left) congratulates Ryan Drewry on his selection as incoming general manager.

Drewry Named General Manager, Family Insurance Plan Reinstated

HUNTINGDON (May 19) — During Thursday’s meeting of the Carroll County Electric Department Board, Financial Officer Ryan Drewry was selected unanimously as incoming general manager. The current general manager, Danny Brawner, will retire on June 2. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 5/24/22

Frozen water pipes were a real problem for homeowners and businesses. McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church held its Christmas Eve candlelight service. The Sunday morning services were canceled when a pipe burst, flooding the church.

Sub-Zero Temps, Snow Wreak Havoc at Christmas

A sudden drop in temperatures, mixed with rains that turned to snow, coupled with sub-zero temperatures wreaked havoc person in the Eastern United States. more

12/27/22

Rebels Rout Raiders, Head to State

McKENZIE (March 6) — The McKenzie Rebels are headed back to state after they punched their ticket with a 55-36 victory over the Moore County Raiders. The Rebels started the game off with a ten-point lead and added to that throughout the night. more

By Erin Douglas
erin@mckenziebanner.com | 3/7/23

Tickets on Sale for McKenzie Chamber Banquet

The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its annual banquet Tuesday, June 20 at The Venue at Waddell Place. The 6 p.m. event includes keynote speaker Kyle Spurgeon. more

4/18/23

Is This A Great Country, Or What...

Am I the only one confused here... I thought the Supreme Court ruled some time ago this “forgiving” government loans to college students was not legal, proper or allowed. I breathed a sigh of relief. Simply because I was under the strong persuasion that what’s fair for the goose is fair for the gander. more

By Kesley Colbert | 10/17/23