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Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

September 29, 2026

Friday’s festivities began at 8 a.m. with the annual MHSAA Golf Tournament at Carroll Lake Golf Club. Downtown McKenzie was the location of the annual Homecoming Parade at 12:30 p.m. Retired educators Larry Joe and Tiffany Smith served as grand marshals, leading the parade route along Cedar Street to Stonewall past McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie Elementary School. The parade featured student class entries, local group participants, and the Marching Rebel Band.

McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE (September 23) — The McKenzie Planning Commission continued work on a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers and hyperscale data centers within M-2 heavy industrial districts. The proposal is intended to balance potential economic development with concerns over utility capacity, noise and nearby residential property.

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

September 29, 2026

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 28) — Brandy Baumgardner of Cedar Grove, Tenn., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.

Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man

September 29, 2026

MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.

Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

September 29, 2026

TENNESSEE — On September 24, Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers.

McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room. Among the items on the tentative agenda, the board will consider appointing a Social Studies Textbook Committee and approving district budget amendments. Board members will consider a FaciliServ report concerning bleacher updates at the football field.

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

September 29, 2026

President Gail Eubanks called the Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) club to order for its monthly meeting. Members opened the session by reciting the club collect in unison before Eubanks delivered the devotion, drawing inspiration from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

September 29, 2026

The McKenzie Garden Club held its monthly meeting Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Fifteen members answered roll call. President Brenda Smith called the meeting to order following a devotional and prayer presented by Glynda Rich. Light refreshments were served by Marsha French and Linda Howton.

Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

September 29, 2026

McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development

September 29, 2026

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

September 29, 2026

Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man

September 29, 2026

MURRAY, Ky. — A Paris man was killed in a fatal two-car accident in Murray Saturday afternoon.

Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

September 29, 2026

McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6

September 29, 2026

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

September 29, 2026

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

September 29, 2026

West Carroll Board to Consider School Calendar, Policies October 1

September 29, 2026

The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education will consider the 2027-28 school calendar, an accountability report and a series of policies when it meets Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School cafeteria.

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Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

September 29, 2026

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

September 29, 2026

Unemployment Rises Slightly in August

September 29, 2026

NASHVILLE —- Tennessee's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. Henry County held steady while Carroll County and Weakley county decreased during the month.

Letter to the Editor: Get in the Game!

September 29, 2026

Too many people are sitting on the sidelines of their own communities, watching life happen as if it is a sport for which they didn’t sign up. Sometimes we shrug and say “not my circus, not my monkey”. Apathy is weakening our communities & getting involved matters more than ever.

Hunker Down With Kes: When Laughter Abounded On Every Side

September 29, 2026

We laughed a lot growing up. I’m not sure why. Some days weren’t so easy. Dad always had us doing something. Mostly in the yard. Or cutting firewood. Or staking out tomatoes. I think he planted those mimosa trees just so we’d have something to chop down years later.

Editor's Sidelines: Who Said You Can Never Go Home Again

September 28, 2026

Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can never go home again.” That wasn’t true Friday afternoon. With the diligent work of the McKenzie High Alumni Association, homecoming has become a big deal. I roamed around the reunion area Friday evening before the game, and something rose in me. It was a sense of comfort. Like I was among friends.

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

September 29, 2026

Lindsey Sanders Receives Degree from the University of Mississippi

September 28, 2026

UNIVERSITY, Miss. (September 25) — Lindsey Sanders, of Huntingdon, Tenn., was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026. Sanders, who majored in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the daughter of John and Kim Sanders of Huntingdon.

MHS Graduates from the 1950s, 60s Reunite

September 27, 2026

McKENZIE (September 26) — Graduates of McKenzie High School from the 1950s and ‘60s gathered at McKenzie Methodist Church for a reunion on Saturday morning, September 26, as part of the McKenzie High School Alumni Association Decades Reunion.

McKenzie Schools to Host ‘Walk To School Day’

September 29, 2026

Local students, families, and educators are gearing up to step outside, lace up their sneakers, and embrace a healthier commute as the community prepares for Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7.

West Carroll Fifth Graders Test What Happens to Matter in a Chemical Reaction

September 28, 2026

ATWOOD — Fifth-grade students in Emily J. Bloodworth’s class at West Carroll Elementary School investigated whether matter disappears when baking soda and vinegar react.

Alumni Honorees in MHS Homecoming Parade

September 28, 2026

McKENZIE (September 25) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) featured several alumni as part of the McKenzie High Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25. Honorees included:

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

September 29, 2026

Super Drugs: Generations of Service in the Heart of McKenzie

September 24, 2026

McKENZIE — In an era when locally owned pharmacies have increasingly given way to national chains and online services, Super Drugs continues doing business much the way generations of McKenzie residents have known it — one customer at a time.

Bethel Prepares for Homecoming 2026

September 24, 2026

McKENZIE — Bethel University is set to welcome students, alumni, faculty, and staff to campus for Homecoming 2026, an action-packed three-day celebration taking place from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17. Featuring time-honored traditions, spirited athletic contests, alumni reunions, and community festivities, this year’s event promises something for every member of the Wildcat family.

Nights on Broadway Closes 2026 Series with 24 Seven Performance

September 22, 2026

McKENZIE (September 17) — Sweltering heat relocated the Nights on Broadway concert series to inside the Park Theatre on Thursday as crowds enjoyed the 24 Seven band. The band performed several hits from classic rock, blues, country, and pop genres. The concert was the last…

Weakley County Courthouse Considered For National Register of Historic Places

September 22, 2026

DRESDEN — The landmark Weakley County Courthouse, a cornerstone of downtown Dresden for more than seven decades, has officially been considered to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Carroll County Students to Receive Free Admission to Wildcat Football Game

Rebels Punch Ticket to State with School-Record Round

Abbi Ghyers Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen

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Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

September 29, 2026

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.

McKenzie Volleyball Tops Madison in Four Sets

September 29, 2026

JACKSON (September 22) — McKenzie High School volleyball picked up another district victory Tuesday, defeating Madison 3-1 on the road to improve to 9-6 overall and 8-2 in district play. The Lady Rebels opened the match with a 25-21 victory before Madison battled back in the second set. McKenzie lost the second set 27-25. McKenzie responded with a dominant 25-11 victory in the third set and closed out the match 25-19 in the fourth.

War Eagles Fall to Greenfield, 42-20

September 28, 2026

GREENFIELD (September 25) — West Carroll found success on the ground Friday night, but an early Greenfield surge left the War Eagles playing catch-up in a 42-20 loss to the Yellowjackets.

Rebels Fall to Camden, 22-12

September 28, 2026

CAMDEN (September 24) — McKenzie Middle School battled through several costly mistakes Thursday night but came up short against Camden, 22-12.

Beating around the Bush podcast Episode 207

September 28, 2026

Wildcats Record Strong Showing at Rhodes Invitational

September 28, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bethel’s Cross Country teams posted several personal and season bests at the Rhodes Invitational. The Lady Wildcats finished seventh in the 5K, while the Wildcats placed sixth in the men’s 8K.

Huntingdon, Westview Ranked First, McKenzie Ranked Third in Polling

September 28, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2026) — Following a high-stakes Week 6 across high school football, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its latest state rankings on Monday, headlined by major shakeups in Class 5A while dominant frontrunners held steady across the…

Coach John Camp Honored By Former Players, Administrators

September 27, 2026

McKENZIE (September 26) — Thirty-one former basketball players and coaching colleagues gathered Saturday afternoon at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie to celebrate their retired Coach John Camp.

Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

September 29, 2026

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

September 29, 2026

McKENZIE (September 24) — McKenzie High School volleyball suffered a 3-0 loss to Henry County at home Thursday, dropping the Lady Rebels to 9-7 overall while remaining 8-2 in district play.

McKenzie Volleyball Tops Madison in Four Sets

September 29, 2026

War Eagles Fall to Greenfield, 42-20

September 28, 2026

GREENFIELD (September 25) — West Carroll found success on the ground Friday night, but an early Greenfield surge left the War Eagles playing catch-up in a 42-20 loss to the Yellowjackets.

Rebels Fall to Camden, 22-12

September 28, 2026

CAMDEN (September 24) — McKenzie Middle School battled through several costly mistakes Thursday night but came up short against Camden, 22-12.

Beating around the Bush podcast Episode 207

September 28, 2026

Wildcats Record Strong Showing at Rhodes Invitational

September 28, 2026

Huntingdon, Westview Ranked First, McKenzie Ranked Third in Polling

September 28, 2026

Coach John Camp Honored By Former Players, Administrators

September 27, 2026

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Obituaries

Kevin Blake Volner

September 29, 2026

LAVINIA, Tenn. - Kevin Blake Volner, age 15, of Lavinia, died as a result of an ATV accident on September 27, 2026. He was born on February 8, 2011.

DIANA MARIE SAWYERS

September 28, 2026

McKENZIE — Diana Marie Sawyers, 72, of McKenzie, Tenn., died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living of Paris, after an extended battle with cancer.

Joyce Beasley Warnick McConnell

September 24, 2026

Joyce Beasley Warnick McConnell , who was devoted to her family and known for her kindness to all and goodness in all circumstances, died on September 14, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was 93.

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Carroll County Students to Receive Free Admission to Wildcat Football Game

McKENZIE — Bethel University Athletics is inviting Carroll County students and families to Walter Butler Stadium for a special community night during the Wildcats’ football game against Faulkner University on Saturday, October 10.

Rebels Punch Ticket to State with School-Record Round

MILAN (September 28) — McKenzie High School Golf is headed to the state tournament after the Rebels fired a school-record 289 at the region tournament to earn a trip to Sevierville.

Abbi Ghyers Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen

McKENZIE — Abbi Ghyers was crowned the 2026 McKenzie High School Football Home-coming Queen on Friday evening during pregame ceremonies at Rebel Stadium. The coronation highlighted a multi-day celebration as MHS students, faculty, alumni, and community members gathered for the annual homecoming game and the MHS Alumni Decades Reunion.

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McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6

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West Carroll Board to Consider School Calendar, Policies October 1

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Calendar 9-29-26

McKenzie Community Yard Sale McKenzie Community Yard Sale is October 9 and 10, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The McKenzie VFW Auxiliary has available space October 10 at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. The cost is $25 per 10X10 spot. Table rental is available at $5. Registration and setup begin at 7 a.m. Cash only. For more information to reserve your space, contact the VFW at 731-207-1027. Canceled if it rains.

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McKenzie Police Reports

September 29, 2026

Domestic Assault — Timothy L. Gilbert, Everett Street, McKenzie, was charged with Domestic Assault on September 26. Officer Jayden Rembert was dispatched to the residence, where Gilbert and a female had first had a verbal altercation and then Gilbert reportedly assaulted her. A witness corroborated the victim’s statement. Mr. Gilbert was arrested and placed under a $2,500 bond.

Bus Driver Indicted on Lesser Charges In Fatal Wreck

September 23, 2026

HUNTINGDON (September 14) — The Carroll County Grand Jury indicted Sabrina Ducksworth for Failure to Exercise Due Care, and Driving on Roadway Laned For Traffic.

Carroll County Grand Jury Indictments

September 22, 2026

Rachel Sawyers Indicted for Theft, Fraud Involving Clarksburg PTO Funds A Carroll County grand jury indicted Rachel Sawyers on two charges, theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit card, involving funds belonging to the Clarksburg School Parent Teacher Organization. The indictment alleges that between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, Sawyers took more than $1,000 but less than $2,500 in PTO cash. A second count alleges she made unauthorized use of a PTO debit card in the same dollar range. Both charges are listed as Class E felonies.

McKenzie Police Reports

September 22, 2026

Leaving the Scene of an Accident — Bryson Chandler Donald, Chattanooga, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Damage on September 16.

Carroll County General Sessions Court Report

September 22, 2026

HUNTINGDON (September 16) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 16.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

September 22, 2026

Identity Theft / Forgery — On September 3, Deputy Heather Townes investigated a report of identity theft involving Donald Perrigo, 44, of Rienzi, Miss.

Marriage Licenses

September 22, 2026

Alma Edith Brewer Border, 69, of Yuma, and Michael Wayne Border Sr., 63, of Yuma. Anna Elizabeth Anderson, 29, of McKenzie, and Taylor James Brundige, 28, of McKenzie. Dillon Walker Mann, 23, of Huntingdon, and Heaven Nicole Henderson, 21, of Bruceton.

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Carroll County Students to Receive Free Admission to Wildcat Football Game

Rebels Punch Ticket to State with School-Record Round

Abbi Ghyers Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen

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Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man

Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

McKenzie Weighs Limits on Data Center Development

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Murray Accident Claims Life of Paris Man

Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

McKenzie School Board to Meet October 6

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

West Carroll Board to Consider School Calendar, Policies October 1

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McKenzie Banner September 29, 2026

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General

Henry County Gets New Trooper As THP Graduates 100th Class

Bethel, Eastside FCE Honors Memory of Longtime Member

Unemployment Rises Slightly in August

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Get in the Game!

Hunker Down With Kes: When Laughter Abounded On Every Side

Editor's Sidelines: Who Said You Can Never Go Home Again

People

Brandy Baumgardner Elected into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Lindsey Sanders Receives Degree from the University of Mississippi

MHS Graduates from the 1950s, 60s Reunite

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McKenzie Schools to Host ‘Walk To School Day’

West Carroll Fifth Graders Test What Happens to Matter in a Chemical Reaction

Alumni Honorees in MHS Homecoming Parade

Community Focus

McKenzie Garden Club Notes

Super Drugs: Generations of Service in the Heart of McKenzie

Bethel Prepares for Homecoming 2026

Nights on Broadway Closes 2026 Series with 24 Seven Performance

Weakley County Courthouse Considered For National Register of Historic Places

Sports

Carroll County Students to Receive Free Admission to Wildcat Football Game

Rebels Punch Ticket to State with School-Record Round

Abbi Ghyers Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen

McKenzie Rebels Central

Wildcat Country

West Carroll War Eagle Nest

Huntingdon Mustangs Round Up

Gleason's Dawg House

Dresden's Lion Den

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Tiger Territory

Clarksburg Launch Command

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Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

McKenzie Volleyball Tops Madison in Four Sets

War Eagles Fall to Greenfield, 42-20

Rebels Fall to Camden, 22-12

Beating around the Bush podcast Episode 207

Wildcats Record Strong Showing at Rhodes Invitational

Huntingdon, Westview Ranked First, McKenzie Ranked Third in Polling

Coach John Camp Honored By Former Players, Administrators

Community Homecoming Activities Draw Crowds

Lady Rebels Falls to Henry County in Straight Sets

McKenzie Volleyball Tops Madison in Four Sets

War Eagles Fall to Greenfield, 42-20