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Severe Weather Possible Throughout the Week

NASHVILLE (February 22) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are partnering to encourage Tennesseans to prepare ahead of spring severe weather threats. more

2/27/24

Coach Rusty Thompson Reaches 400th Career Win

McKENZIE (February 24) — The Bethel Wildcats returned to action Saturday and continued their winning ways with a doubleheader sweep of visiting University of Michigan-Dearborn. The Cats won 16-3 and 7-1. more

2/27/24

All-Region Awards (L to R): Brady Brewer, Cameron Flippin, Jake Cassidy, Tate Surber, Drew Chappell, Stafford Roditis, KD Cunningham, Colt Norden and Ace Fisher.

Banquet Honors 2023 Football

McKENZIE (February 25) — On Sunday, the state finalist Rebel football team was recognized for their phenomenal season. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24

Rebels practicing for the Sight Bowl in the new indoor multi-purpose facility at McKenzie High School.

Milan, McKenzie Football to Participate in ‘Sight Bowl’, Friday

The Milan Lions Club is hosting the annual ‘Sight Bowl’ this Friday night between the Bulldogs of MHS and the defending Class 1A state runners-up, the McKenzie Rebels. The scrimmage game is at Johnnie Hale Stadium, Milan at 5 p.m. more

2/27/24

Winners Announced for the 2024 Hendrix Scholarship Competition at Bethel University

McKENZIE (February 26) — Bethel University announces the winners of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition. After a rigorous selection process, Jayden Hendricks from Cottontown, Tenn., and Lauryn Russell from Paris, Tenn. have emerged as the recipients of this esteemed scholarship. more

2/27/24

Leap Day Birthday Has Its Challenges

Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with my birthday, of all things. From the minute I was born, 12:40 a.m. to be exact. I was robbed of something every other person takes for granted: their birth date. more

By Sandy Adams | 2/27/24

Leap Day is Thursday, February 29

Leap Day is Thursday, February 29, adding a day to February to correct the calendar in a four-year cycle. more

2/27/24

Future Interstate 69 in Union City Opens

UNION CITY (February 20) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) opened the mainline of SR 690 (future I-69) in Obion County on Wednesday, February 21. Crews were there Wednesday morning to make the transition from the then current roadway to the new roadway direction. more

2/27/24

Traffic Stop in Gleason Leads To McKenzie Man’s Arrest

A McKenzie man with an extensive criminal history is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Gleason leads to the discovery of multiple prescription drugs inside of the car he was traveling in. more

2/27/24

Peg Hamlett, administrator of elections, demonstrates the new Hart voting equipment. All voters will cast their choice on paper ballots.

Election is Tuesday

Voters in Carroll County and the remainder of Tennessee vote on Super Tuesday, March 5 in the Presidential Preference Primary. more

2/27/24

Porsche McClerking, HHS Principal, and Tracy Connell, HHS Guidance Counselor, discuss the new five-block schedule for the 2024-25 school year.

Huntingdon High to Change Block Scheduling for '24-'25

HUNTINGDON (February 21) — Huntingdon High School students will change their academic schedule next year as a new five-class school day goes into effect. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24

Huntingdon Police officers were at the scene of a shooting at the Hillcourt Apartments.

Active Shooter Causes Lockdowns in County

HUNTINGDON (February 26) — A Monday afternoon shooting at Hillcourt Apartments in Huntingdon caused lockdowns at multiple locations in Carroll County. more

2/27/24

Brittany Gowan pays her taxes to Lisa Wheat, a clerk in the office of Trustee.

Taxes Due on Leap Day

HUNTINGDON — The deadline to pay Carroll County property taxes is Thursday, February 29 - Leap Day. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24

Mustang Caleb Ezell jumps past Harpeth Hills for another basket.

Fillies, Mustangs Advance to Regional Semifinals

Over the weekend both the Huntingdon Fillies and the Mustangs advanced in region play. Although familiar territory for the Fillies, the Mustangs moved forward for the first time in three years. more

2/27/24

Tate Surber going up for a breakaway lay-up.

Rebels Roll in Region

McKenzie (February 24) — The Rebels came out ready; they started the game with a 13-0 run. McKenzie was just as fierce on the defensive end, holding Collinwood to only four points in the first quarter. With a few big plays from Stafford Roditis and some threes from Hayden Garrett, the Rebels ended the first quarter up 24-4. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24

Savannah Davis hit her 2,000-point mark in her high school career.

Lady Rebels Advance in Region

McKENZIE (February 23) — Perry County came out hot scoring the first five points of the quarter. McKenzie quickly retaliated with a basket from Madeline Gottshall and a three from Molly French. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24

The Gleason Bulldogs finished second in District 14 Class 1A.

Gleason Bulldogs Advance to Region Semifinals

After a strong showing the Gleason Lady Bulldogs basketball season has drawn to a close. The #4 seed Lady Bulldogs faced off against the #1 seed Humboldt on Friday dropping a nail-biter, 45-42. more

2/27/24

Calendar 2-27-24

Humane Society Events Kitnip Do you want cute toys and yummy treats for your kitty/kitties and to help CCHS at the same time? more

2/27/24

Recipes 2-27-24

Strawberry Salad 1 small pkg strawberry jello 1/2 cup boiling water 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen strawberries 2 small bananas, crushed 1/2 pint sour cream more

2/27/24

McKenzie Police Reports

Shoplifting — Wendy Love Calderon, 49, Highway 124, McKenzie was charged with Theft-Shoplifting after an incident on February 24. more

2/27/24