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Cox Oil made a $1,500 donation to the Carroll County Library’s Summer Reading program. Pictured are (L to R): Michael Crowley, Huntingdon Little General store manager; Jennifer Thornton, Carroll County Library director; Grace Hawkins, children’s librarian; and Denise Coleman, CCL assistant director.

Carroll County Library Summer Reading Continues Through July

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Library’s Summer Reading program began June 1 and continues through July. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the programming is virtual, but … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/30/20

Lisa and Ryan Griffin, parents of the late Lila Griffin, along with extended family, Mayor Jill Holland and City Recorder Jennifer Waldrup, dedicated a bench Saturday in her memory at the splash pad.

Family Dedicates Bench at Splash Pad to the Late Lila Griffin

McKENZIE (June 27) — The family of the late Lila Ruth Griffin gathered at the splash pad Saturday to dedicate a bench donated in her memory.Lila was born November 10, 2014 to Lisa and Ryan … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/30/20

Huntingdon School Hosts Listening Session on Reopening

HUNTINGDON (June 25) — Huntingdon Special School District hosted a listening session Thursday at Huntingdon Middle School. The gathering was organized and led by Director of Schools Pat … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/30/20

Kum-Back Sauce

1 cup light mayonnaise1/4 cup catsup1/2 cup oil1 teaspoon paprika1 medium onion, grated fine (drained)Tabasco sauce to taste1/4 cup chili sauce1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire1 … more

6/30/20

Bar-B-Que Salad

1 bottle Heinz 572 tablespoon vinegar1/4 cup coffeeGarlic to taste2 tablespoon wet mustard2 tablespoon minced fine onion1/4 to 1/2 cup honey (to taste)Mix and use on chicken or ribs more

6/30/20

Fresh Broccoli Salad

1 bunch of broccoli1 cup white raisins12 slices of crisp bacon1 medium red onion1 cup sunflower kernelsWash and cut broccoli into small pieces. Slice onion. Tear crisp-fried bacon into small pieces. … more

6/30/20

Strawberry Swirl Salad

1 can strawberry pie filling1 can sweetened condensed milk1 medium can crushed pineapple, drained1 large cool whipStir and mix well. Can be frozen and sliced. more

6/30/20

Strawberry Butter

1 -10 ounce package frozen strawberries1 cup softened butter1 cup powdered sugarPlace all ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed until smooth. Refrigerate. Makes 2 1/2 cups more

6/30/20

Chocolate Gravy

1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoon flour1 1/2 cup milk or 1 cup water with 1/2 cup dry milk2 tablespoon cocoa1/2 stick oleoMix dry ingredients. Stir in milk. Add oleo. Cook over low heat until thick. Serve … more

6/30/20

Vegetable Patio Platter

3 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin1 1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 cup chopped celery1 cup grated carrot2 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup Miracle whip1 1/2 cup shredded cabbage1 teaspoon salt1/2 … more

6/30/20

Carroll County Republican Party News

Dr Manny Sethi, US Senate candidate is coming to Huntingdon on Thursday, July 2, 2020 for a meet and greet at noon at the Carroll Bank& Trust Community Room.In other news, the county Republicans … more

By Janis Ostiguy Carroll County Republican Party Secretary | 6/30/20

Pictured (L to R): Autumn Anderson with Anderson Tire, Kenny McBride, volunteer auctioneer and Maggie Webb, who made the $150 chocolate cake bought by Anderson Tire in McKenzie in Carroll County Relay For Life Cancer Bake Auction. Maggie made the cake in honor of her great-aunt, Martha Sue Peters, “Aunt Suzy”, a retired McKenzie teacher, who is battling cancer.

Relay For Life Bake Auction Totals $12,158

McKENZIE (June 22-26) — The 2020 Carroll County Relay for Life Bake Auction raised $12158 including $2,500 dollar donation from McKenzie Medical Center and $1,500 from Dept of Human Services … more

6/30/20

Lynn Watkins, director of schools, congratulates retiring educators Marcia Webb, Lee Ann Coleman and Anna Holland.

McKenzie School Approves Budget, Waits on Tax Rate

McKENZIE (June 16) — Members of the McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board of Education approved the 2020-21 fiscal year budget but not the tax rate during their June 16 meeting. Also, … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 6/23/20

Huntingdon School Board Approves Continuing Budget

HUNTINGDON (June 18) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met briefly Thursday evening and took action on several items, including the budget situation as the new fiscal … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/23/20

UT Martin Outreach Offers Zoom Act Prep Classes

MARTIN — The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of University Outreach is hosting two ACT prep classes from 5-7 p.m., July 6 and 8, via ZOOM for students preparing for the test.The first … more

6/23/20

Community Youth Celebration, Service Of Healing Saturday at Mulberry Park

A day of celebration for youth with fun summer activities is Saturday, June 27 at Mulberry Park, 85 Field Street, McKenzie from noon until 5 p.m. There will be games, food, music, dancing, … more

6/23/20

Quiche Lorraine

9 inch pie crust4 eggs1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 3/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup finely chopped onion 12 slices bacon (fried crispy)2 cup half and half1/4 teaspoon black pepperPut bacon, cheese and onion … more

6/23/20

Easy Cornbread

1 pkg Martha White Cotton Picking cornbread mix2 eggs4 tablespoon cooking oil1 -8ounce cream cheese1 -8 1/2 ounces can yellow cream style cornMix all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 … more

6/23/20

Hot Crab Dip

1 can crab (drain but reserve liquid)1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4-1/2 teaspoon curry powder1 -8ounce pkg cream cheese (room temp)Add liquid to cream cheese and mix well. Add other ingredients adding … more

6/23/20

Chili Cheese Dip

1 package cream cheese, softened1 package shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 can chili, with or without beansSliced jalapenosSpread cream cheese in bottom of baking dish and pour chili over cream cheese. … more

6/23/20