NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) is Feb. 19-25, 2023, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are asking Tennesseans to make severe weather planning and preparedness a priority. more

McKENZIE (October 12) — After two months of discussion, the McKenzie City Board of Mayor and Council voted against the de-annexation of Holland Farms, LLC by a split vote of 4-3. Voting against de-annexation were Councilpersons Bobby Young, Carol Armpriest and Tom Alexander; Mayor Ryan Griffin broke the tie with a no vote. Voting in favor of the Hollands were Councilpersons Charles Pruneau, Josefina Batton and Vice Mayor Jessie Townes. more

Kerry Scott Killebrew, 72, of Dresden died March 20, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the Dresden Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m., burial followed in Sunset Cemetery. more

  Three finalists in each category to be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 22 November 3, 2022 The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine … more

McKENZIE (November 11) — Continuing a long-standing tradition, McKenzie High School hosted area veterans and presented a program to honor their service to America. The 10 a.m. ceremony on Veterans Day is conducted annually by the Student Government Association and features student presenters, the MHS Band and a featured speaker who served in the military. more

McKenzie and Huntingdon are gearing up for the annual Christmas parades taking place this season. The Big Jingle Parade rolls into McKenzie along Stonewall and Cedar Streets on Saturday, December 3, at 4 p.m. Participant lineup is 3:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School parking lot, 80 Woodrow Avenue. more

McKENZIE — The TSSAA Class 1A state champion McKenzie Rebels football team members will receive their championship rings on Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. at the MHS Theatre. more

NASHVILLE (December 20) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives. more

HUNTINGDON (March 21) — On Thursday, the Carroll County Budget Committee began the annual budget presentations from department directors. This year, the presentations were split into two days versus the all-day affair in past years. more

McKENZIE (April 9) — McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the McKenzie Middle School Library for their regular monthly meeting to discuss budget amendments, and roofing and paving updates. more

WEAKLEY COUNTY — A preliminary hearing originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 22, for two murder defendants in Weakley County General Sessions Court is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 20. more

by Joel Washburnwashburn@mckenziebanner.com HUNTINGDON (January 26) — Despite the sudden unprecedented demand on the local Carroll County Electric Department’s grid, the system … more

OKINAWA — McKenzie native Justin Logan, MSC, US Navy is now captain of the Third Medical Battalion serving U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy. He assumed command on January 31 in a Change of Command Ceremony. more

HUNTINGDON (September 26) — Recreational vehicles can no longer be used as the principal use of any property inside the municipal limits of Huntingdon. The Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved the amendment during its September 26 meeting. more

McKenzie (March 23) — McKenzie City Park was filled with excitement as children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the third annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop. more

McKENZIE (November 11) — McKenzie’s newest florist, Petals Azola, owned by Angela Diller, held a ribbon cutting Friday. more

STUTTGART, Arkansas (November 26) — Huntingdon High School and Bethel University alumnus Seth Fields won the World Duck Calling Competition Saturday afternoon. more

HUNTINGDON (February 15) — The Town of Huntingdon’s revenues and expenditures are trending well through December 31, 2022. In the fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023, the town is facing some significant capital outlays for a new fire pumper, police cars (SUVs), and vehicles for all departments. On top of that, Huntingdon, like many government agencies, is having difficulty recruiting and retaining police officers. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, October 9. The following items are on the agenda: an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Civil Defense Insurance Recovery Funds in the amount of $16,570.90; an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Grants for the Carroll County Election Commission in the amount of $16,402.59; an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Change to Grant for Sheriffs Office in the amount of $5,000; and a resolution to reappoint Stacey McCaleb to the Carroll County Health and Educational Facilities Board. more

TREZEVANT (November 8) — The Trezevant City Board met in regular session on Tuesday, November 8 discussing and taking action on a few items. The board approved a $30,000 loan to help purchase new playground equipment for the city park. more