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Sandy Hickey, office manager for BAM-2, a water and wastewater specialist company located in Gleason, stated the local business wishes to partner with the city on certain projects. She specifically mentioned installing a water splash pad at Snider Park.

Gleason City Board Hears Proposal on Splash Pad

GLEASON (May 14) — The possibility of installing a splash pad at Snider Park in Gleason was a major topic for discussion, during Thursday night’s meeting of the Gleason City Board.The … more

By David Fisher
david@dresdenenterprise.com | 5/22/20

Tennessee's Unemployment is 14.7 Percent in April

NASHVILLE (May 21) Nationally, seasonally adjusted unemployment experienced a similar spike as in Tennessee. The April 2020 rate for the United States is 14.7%. That figure represents a 10.3 … more

5/21/20

McKenzie, Huntingdon Cancel Memorial Day Events

The City of McKenzie and the Town of Huntingdon announced that their traditional Memorial Day events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.A representative for McKenzie said in a statement, … more

5/19/20

McKenzie Graduates 91 With Limited Audience

McKENZIE (May 17) — The McKenzie High School class of 2020 graduated with 91 seniors on Sunday, May 17 amid the COVID-19 pandemic that interrupted their senior year. McKenzie school dismissed … more

5/19/20

One person died and two were injured in the 1995 Jeep Wrangler accident.

One Dead, Two Injured In Rollover Accident

McKENZIE (May 14) — The driver died and two passengers were injured in a rollover accident on State Route 423 at 2:35 p.m., May 14.According to a report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Jeffrey … more

5/19/20

McKenzie Banner Prints One Day Later Next Week

McKENZIE — The challenging part of being a journalist is there are usually few holidays. The publisher has said for years that it’s great to be a journalist as long as you like working … more

By Joel Washburn, Publisher | 5/19/20

Ben Harmon Seeks Chancellor’s Seat

SAVANNAH — Ben Harmon is working hard to become the next chancellor for the 24th Judicial District. This district includes Carroll, Henry, Benton, Decatur and Hardin counties. Harmon says … more

5/19/20

Commission Makes Committee Appointments

CARROLL COUNTY (May 11) — The Carroll County Commission met via Zoom internet app on Monday, May 11. Most of the commissioners were home and logged in to participate in the 7 p.m. meeting.The … more

5/19/20

Senator Stevens Announces Rural Hospital Readiness Grant for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County

NASHVILLE (May 18) — State Senator John Stevens announced Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County will receive $250,000 in a Rural Hospital Readiness Grant. The grant was made possible under a … more

5/19/20

McKenzie Amends Personnel Policy

McKENZIE (May 14) — For the second time in history, the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council did not meet in person but via the Internet application Zoom. During the meeting, members of … more

5/19/20

2020 Tennessee Iris Festival Canceled

The Executive Committee of the Tennessee Iris Festival announces the 2020 festival, originally scheduled for April 25 to May 2 and then rescheduled for July 4-11, is now canceled due to the … more

5/19/20

2020 Tennessee Soybean Festival Canceled

The 2020 Tennessee Soybean Festival Board of Directors made the decision to cancel the 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for September 5-12, due to the uncertainties that still lie ahead … more

5/19/20

Trezevant Board Approves First Reading of New Budget

TREZEVANT (May 12) — The Trezevant Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday for the first time since March with a short agenda that included the first reading of the town’s proposed budget … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 5/19/20

State Route 76 Still in Development Between McKenzie, Milan

A proposed widening of a state highway between Sydnor Road in McKenzie and Milan is under development in three phases, according to Nichole Lawrence, John Ward, and Gary Scruggs of the Tennessee … more

5/19/20

Gleason Police Chief Paul Eddlemon addresses the board concerning the need for a police station separate from Gleason City Hall.

Gleason City Board Discusses Need for New Police Station

GLEASON (May 14) — The need to procure a separate building for the Gleason Police Department was a major topic of discussion, during Thursday night’s meeting of the Gleason City … more

By David Fisher
david@dresdenenterprise.com | 5/19/20

Proposed Hog Barn Concerns Neighbors

We need help! Something is happening in our neighborhood and we don’t know what to do or where to turn. With this Pandemic occurring, it has been hard to get information. We live in what is … more

5/19/20

Are We Willing . . .

Recently we have heard the following questions: Where is God in all of this terrible suffering of death, illness, and of loss of income due to the COVID-19 virus? How could a loving God allow a … more

5/19/20

From One Great Class...To Another!

Boy howdy, if someone with just a smidgen of authority had told me and Buddy, Ricky and Yogi back in March of 1965 that we didn’t have to go through that graduation ceremony thing…let me … more

5/19/20

Carroll County Flea Market Reopens

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Flea Market reopens Tuesday, May 19. The flea market is at the Carroll County Civic Center at 201 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon.Gates open at 6 a.m. when vendors … more

5/19/20

Area Rotary Clubs To Sponsor Area Mobile Food Pantry

Area Rotary Clubs are funding mobile food banks to serve food insecure homes in rural west Tennessee.Two area food banks will serve residents in Weakley and Carroll counties. Rotary clubs have … more

5/19/20