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PARIS — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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8/22/23
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HUNTINGDON — An ongoing, proactive joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Huntingdon Police Department, and 24th Judicial Drug Task Force has resulted in the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, a weapon, as well as the arrest of two individuals in Carroll County.
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8/22/23
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McKENZIE (August 17) — A mid-day single-car accident destroyed a metal utility pole and blocked traffic along U.S. 79 on Thursday, August 17.
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8/22/23
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McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 22-27, 2023 in McKenzie. All events are scheduled for downtown.
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8/22/23
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HUNTINGDON (August 14) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday night with a short agenda with three resolutions dealing with the county budget. Chairman Pro Tempore Darrell Ridgley presided over the meeting as County Mayor Joseph Butler could not attend due to a prior engagement.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/22/23 |
McKENZIE (August 18) — The 2022-23 Lady Rebels basketball team was honored for their state championship title during halftime festivities of the McKenzie/Huntingdon football game.
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8/22/23
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HUNTINGDON — One of two courtrooms and two offices at the Carroll County Courthouse received water damage on July 19 after an early morning rain storm.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/22/23 |
HUNTINGDON — Brown-colored water in Huntingdon was alarming the water customers and caused the schools to close on Tuesday, August 15. The older areas of the city, where cast iron pipes transport the city’s drinking water, are more susceptible to brown water laden with iron.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/22/23 |
What’s that old adage about not missing the water till the well runs dry…. It came to life when I woke up from the operation and couldn’t see jack squat out of my right eye. A detached retina is not a thing of beauty.
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By Kesley Colbert
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8/22/23
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Three years ago I wrote a letter to the editor about a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) of two wean-to-finish hog barns that were proposed to be built in the Big Buck Community northwest of Huntingdon.
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8/22/23
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Get out that old record player and join the current revolution of listening to music.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/22/23 |
In the rugged and majestic embrace of East Tennessee’s untamed wilderness, a saga of courage, resilience, and determination began to unfold, with the Crockett family at its core. At the center of this narrative stood David Crockett, a legend in the making. Born on a balmy August day in 1786, within the rustic confines of a cabin aptly named “Limestone,” David’s arrival marked the dawn of an era defined by exploration, hardship, and triumph.
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8/22/23
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Town of Huntingdon, Tennessee 5:15 P.M., August 22, 2023 Huntingdon City Hall 19810 Main Street East A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of …
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8/21/23
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PARIS – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 26. The drop-off location …
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8/21/23
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HUNTINGDON – An ongoing, proactive joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, …
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8/20/23
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NASHVILLE – Tennessee made history in July when the state recorded its lowest …
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8/18/23
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HUNTINGDON (August 10) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center held its annual luncheon for its ushers, who volunteer their time and talents.
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8/15/23
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Emergency responders reported no injuries or entrapment on a roll-over accident on State Route 22 between McKenzie and Huntingdon.
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8/15/23
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GLEASON — Gleason Gazelles are hosting the 50th annual Tater Town Special on August 27 to September 3.
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8/15/23
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