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Homeless Man Charged with False Imprisonment

Robert Kevin Huntoon, 37, who is listed as homeless, was arrested on charges of domestic assault and false imprisonment following a December 1 incident investigated by the Carroll County … more

12/10/19

Roger Makes A Big Car Small

We got to talking about people we’d like to meet, or would have liked to have met. Abraham Lincoln came up quickly. Someone mentioned Babe Ruth. A golfer in the group wanted to play a round … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 12/10/19

2020 Presidential Preference Primary Ballot Set

NASHVILLE — Today Secretary of State Tre Hargett certified the names of three Republican and 16 Democrat presidential candidates for the March 3 Super Tuesday presidential preference primary. … more

12/10/19

McKenzie Board of Education Approves Tenure for Five Teachers

McKENZIE (December 4) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education met Tuesday with several items on the agenda. Most notable was a recommendation for tenure for five … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 12/10/19

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

Long-time Bethel supporters and brothers (L to R): Joe Morris, Ray Morris and Jack Morris. File photo originally published in “A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee,” by The McKenzie … more

12/10/19

Atwood Woman Killed in Trenton; Suspect Charged with Reckless Homicide

An Atwood woman was shot and killed in Trenton early Sunday morning, and police have charged a Gibson County man with reckless homicide.Madisson Bright, 18, was shot at a house on 808 South Lexington … more

By Crystal Burns, Trenton Gazette | 12/10/19

Santa and Mrs. Claus (Hunter Seiber and Anna Summers) riding in their sleigh were awarded Most Original (tie) in McKenzie’s Christmas parade.

McKenzie Hosts Christmas Events

McKENZIE — The City of McKenzie was host to tons of events last week for the annual Mistletoe Christmas, including the Polar Express, the community parade, Breakfast with Santa, a variety show, … more

12/10/19

McKenzie Mayor and Council Agenda

AGENDABOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCILCITY OF MCKENZIE, TENNESSEEMonday, December 9, 2019, 6:00 p.m.MCKENZIE CITY HALL Recognition of MHS Girl’s Golf TeamRecognition of Logan Green – MHS … more

12/5/19

McKenzie’s Park Theatre Selected for State’s Songwriters’ Competition

NASHVILLE (December 2) — Calling all songwriters, sign up for “Tennessee Songwriters Week” Qualifying Rounds for a chance to perform at The Bluebird Cafe as part of Tennessee … more

12/4/19

McKenzie Seeks Bids for Demolition of Condemned Properties

The City of McKenzie is seeking bids for the demolition and removal of three properties which have been condemned: 276 Elm Street, 44 Linden Street and 924 Magnolia Avenue.The winning bidder must … more

12/4/19

Gleason’s Poole Releases Bernie 2

Friday, December 6 the Cine Theatre in Martin is showing “Bernie the Dolphin 2”, the much anticipated sequel to “Bernie the Dolphin”. Marty Poole and Kirk Harris’ … more

12/3/19

Don’t Misunderstand What You See

I should be writing some silly story about Christmas shopping this morning. Or maybe sharing a memory of buying a special gift for a special person at this special time of the year…hoping it … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 12/3/19

West Carroll Agenda Includes Board Member Resignation

The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education meets Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at West Carroll Junior Senior High School. A work session begins at 5:30 p.m. A … more

12/3/19

Mayor Dale Kelley (seated), and (standing L to R) Fire Captain Mike Murphy, Public Safety Director Walter Smothers, and Fire Captain Doug Pruitt concerning the improvement to Class 3 for the Huntingdon Fire Department.

Huntingdon Seeks Grant For Water Department, Purchase Three Houses

HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved to submit an application for a Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant. If approved, the funds go … more

12/3/19

City Attorney Ralph Stobbe administers the Oath of Office to Mayor H.B. “Swat” Scarbrough, 1980.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

12/3/19

McKenzie to Host ‘Mistletoe Christmas’

The City of McKenzie hosts its annual “Mistletoe Christmas” with over a dozen events over ten days.Wednesday, December 4Twinkle Ball — 6-8 p.m. at Bethel University’s Baker … more

12/3/19

Black Friday Fire Claims Huntingdon Home

HUNTINGDON (November 29) — A Friday afternoon fire resulted in the total loss of a home at 229 Woodlawn Avenue. The Huntingdon Fire Department responded to an alarm at 3:29 p.m. and arrived two … more

12/3/19

McKenzie Man Charged with Child Aggravated Sexual Battery

A McKenzie man is charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery, Sexual Contact by Authority Figure, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and Aggravated Unlawful Photographing of a Minor. The incident occurred … more

12/3/19

Corey Leavitt Pleads Guilty In Homicide of James Dale Kelly

Corey Leavitt, Jr., 20, of Huntingdon pled guilty in the March 29, 2019 shooting of James Dale Kelly of Buena Vista. He pled guilty to reckless homicide and tampering with evidence. Carroll … more

12/3/19

Anderson Receives Eight Years for Yuma Shooting Death

HUNTINGDON — David Anderson, 64, of Yuma received eight years, six months for an amended charge of Voluntary Manslaughter in the shooting death of Ben Cole Birdwell, 64, a neighbor. The … more

12/3/19