The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has spotlighted alumni at recent local events. One of the goals of the organization is to salute MHS graduates in various ways, with more activities being planned. more

HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Twenty marching bands competed at Paul Ward Stadium in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School is celebrating Homecoming 2023 this week. Friday includes a parade, a community pep rally, introduction of the Homecoming Court and the coronation of the queen, plus the Homecoming game featuring the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish. more

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Joel Washburn isn’t usually in the photo or the news story. His typical place is behind the camera or behind the keyboard. As publisher of the McKenzie Banner, he has made a career, continuing his 75-year family legacy of chronicling community life. However, in recent years, Washburn’s “community” has gone global. more

NASHVILLE — The employment rate improved in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties during the August reporting period. more

McKENZIE — The new 33,710 square-foot facility, multi-purpose sports practice facility is nearing completion. more

McKENZIE — Students of McKenzie Middle School hosted the See You At The Pole, a religious gathering filled with religious devotions, prayers, and sacred music. more

Chicken and Noodles 1 (3 oz.) package chicken flavored, instant ramen noodles 1 (16 oz.) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots 2/3 cup sweet and sour sauce 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked more

McKENZIE — Bethel University held a blood drive on the McKenzie campus and exceeded its goal in blood donations. more

McKENZIE (September 22) — The McKenzie Garden Club began their monthly meeting at the First CP Church in McKenzie with a lovely devotional presented by Mona Batchelor. She began by quoting a well-known poem by Doris Frances Gurney: more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon Marching Band is hosting its annual marching invitational at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. more

It’s time for Shavonya’s Third Annual Fashion Show with live entertainment, vendors, door prizes, and food trucks. Garments designed by Shavonya Porter with two special guests. The event is on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Mustang Drive (Fairgrounds Rd), Huntingdon, TN 38344. Vendors open at noon and the fashion show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 admission at the door. Kids 5 and under admission is free. For more information, contact Shavonya Porter 731-207-2479. more

James and Autumn Stephens of McKenzie announce the birth of their daughter, Myla Jane Stephens. The young lady was born September 5, 2023 at 6:59 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City. She weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. more

McKenzie School Board Agenda for October 3 at 5:30 p.m. McKenzie Elementary School Library. more

Friday, September 8, 2023, was a great day for the annual Dr. Jerry Atkins Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble. With blue skies and a light breeze the weather was perfect for a golf game. Eleven teams enjoyed a day of golf with all the proceeds going to Habitat. Upon arrival the participants were checked in, given a goodie bag, and received a meal from Chick-fil-A. A little before noon Michelle Sanders welcomed the participants and Mrs. Paula Atkins thanked everyone for coming. Drawings were held for sleeves of golf balls for door prizes. Before the participants left to go to their beginning holes, Brooks Jackson, youth minister at the Huntingdon church of Christ, prayed for the players and the work of Habitat. more

Six students from Carroll County attended the WestStar Leadership Program’s 2023 FutureStar Leadership Summit on Sept. 12 at the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. more

HUNTINGDON (September 20) — A medical clinic will soon be added to the three campuses of Huntingdon Special School District. During the September 20 meeting of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education, board members approved Huntingdon-based Evans Medical Clinic as the on-site provider of medical services. more

Chicken-Grapefruit Salad Supper 1 (10 oz.) package romaine salad mix 1 (24 oz.) jar grapefruit sections, well-drained 1 Rotisserie chicken, boned, cubed 1/2 red onion, sliced Combine salad mix, grapefruit sections, chicken and onion in salad bowl. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, are celebrating Manufacturing Week. more

McKENZIE (September 12) — Representatives of West Tennessee Public Utility District held its annual luncheon to inform local governmental leaders about its growth, mission, safety standards, and how gas is affordable and clean. more