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Craig Moates Retires From McKenzie Police Department

Craig Moates has retired as the chief of police for McKenzie after eight years in the position, according to Mayor Jill Holland. more

9/20/22

Zoning map presenting the new L-1A, L-2 and L-3 zones near Lake Halford.

Zoning Vote Stirs Emotions at County Board Meeting

HUNTINGDON (September 12) — The September meeting of the Carroll County Commissioner opened with a public hearing to discuss the possibility of zoning changes near Lake Halford formerly known as the Carroll County 1,000 Acre Lake. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/20/22

Brian Travis is recuperating after a single-car accident.

McKenzie Man Airlifted After Accident

McKENZIE (September 9) — A McKenzie man is recuperating from injuries sustained in a single-car accident on September 9, around 4:50 p.m. more

9/13/22

McKenzie Promotes White to Assistant Police Chief

McKENZIE (September 8) — Thursday evening, during the regular meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, the council was made aware of the recent promotion of the police department’s Ryan White from lieutenant to assistant chief. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/13/22

Memorial Service Set for Judge Williams

Judge John Everett Williams of Huntingdon, Tenn. died Friday, September 2, 2022 while on his annual pilgrimage at Burning Man. more

9/13/22

Henry County Solar Farm-Puryear on Target for Completion in December

Puryear, Tenn. — The 6.75 megawatt solar installation at Paris Solar Farm – Puryear is on pace to be completed by early December. more

By Shannon McFarlin
NWTN Radio | 9/6/22

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. She started in 1973 and retired in 2022. She was presented a plaque from Ryan Drewry, General Manager. Pictured are Hilda and family members, Stuart, Nathan, Kelley, husband Chuck, and grandchildren Jack and Brady.

Two Retire From Carroll County Electric

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

9/6/22

Steele Plant Farms, owned by the Sanders and Hudson families, were the grand marshals of the 2022 Tater Town Special.

Tatertown Special’s 49th Event Was a Success

Gleason, Tennessee, a.k.a Tatertown, USA was a busy place as the Gleason Gazelles and the Gleason Community during the 49th Annual Tatertown Special. more

9/6/22

Mrs. Betty Wallace being administered Oath of Office by School Board Chairman William Robinson.

West Carroll School Board Adds New Members

ATWOOD — The West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, September 1, for their regular monthly session. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22

County Commission to Vote on Zoning Change For Resort, Substance-Abuse Treatment Center

HUNTINGDON — Carroll County commissioners convene Monday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. to vote on a change to the planning regulations in the area of the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake. more

9/6/22

Lori Nolen is New Huntingdon Councilperson

HUNTINGDON (September 2) — Lori Nolen is the new councilperson in the Town of Huntingdon. She was selected to fill the vacancy created when Vice-Mayor Nina Smothers assumed the office of mayor upon the death of Mayor Dale Kelley. more

9/6/22

Briley Auvenshine was chosen as the 2022 Football Homecoming Queen.

2022 McKenzie Homecoming Royalty

Every year Homecoming is a very special event and this year is no exception. more

9/6/22

County-wide Officials — (seated) General Sessions Judge Michael King. (L to R) District Attorney Neil Thompson, Sheriff Andy Dickson, Circuit Court Clerk Sarah Bradberry, Road Commissioner Ricky Scott, Property Assessor Rita Jones, Road Commissioner Ronnie Wade, Trustee Paula Bolen, County Clerk Darlene Kirk, Register of Deeds Natalie Porter and County Mayor Joseph Butler.

Officials Take Oath of Office

HUNTINGDON (September 1) — Recently elected and reelected officials of Carroll County and members of the judiciary, who serve the 24th Judicial District were administered the oath of office on Thursday, September 1, 1:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22

Weekly 150: Dale R. Kelley

For two years, I have been on the cusp of writing a series of Weekly 150 articles on the life of Dale Kelley. Following his death a few weeks ago, I figure it’s finally time to pay homage to a man whose name has become synonymous with Huntingdon and Carroll County. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22

Front Row (L to R): Allen Espey, Billy Tines, Angela Browning, Walter Butler. Back Row (L to R): Phil Williams — McLemoresville Mayor, Michael Cary, Brad Hurley — Carroll Co. Chamber President, Joseph Butler — Carroll County Mayor.

Four Carroll County Businesses Celebrate Century Birthdays

McLEMORESVILLE — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recognized four century old businesses on Friday morning, August 26, at the McLemoresville Activities Center. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 8/30/22

An appreciative audience sat along Broadway to enjoy entertainment on the main stage at the Sweet Tea Festival.

Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin’s Festival Draws Thousands to McKenzie

McKENZIE (August 25-27) — A clear, blue sky was overhead with a slight breeze blowing through the tents set up in the downtown square; it was a great weekend to visit the Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin’s Festival in Downtown McKenzie. more

8/30/22

Community Remembers Fallen Hero

McKENZIE (AUGUST 28) — The memorial service of Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II, a McKenzie native and a sergeant with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, was Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. The 2005 graduate of McKenzie High School died Tuesday, August 23 in a helicopter accident. more

8/30/22

Weekly 150: Looking Back

Between political campaigns and football programs, it’s been a hard and busy last couple of weeks at the Banner office. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/30/22

Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley Dies

HUNTINGDON — Mayor Dale R. Kelley, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. more

8/20/22

First Black Student To Enter Bethel Dies

The first black student to enroll at Bethel College/University died in Texas on Thursday, August 11. The Reverend Joel P. Rice enrolled at Bethel in 1961 and graduated in 1965. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 8/16/22