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Kiley Corbin, a senior, was crowned the 2022 Gleason Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Patrick and April Corbin.

Kylie Corbin is Gleason Homecoming Queen

GLEASON (September 23) — Gleason High School hosted its 2022 football Homecoming on Friday culminating a week-long celebration, the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming Court and football victory over Greenfield. more

9/27/22

The Carroll County Civic Center was at capacity with approximately 460 persons attending the Huntingdon High School Mega Reunion.

More than 450 Attend Huntingdon Mega Reunion

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Huntingdon High School Alumni Association held its first-ever Mega Reunion with approximately 460 in attendance at the Carroll County Civic Center. The event was the culmination of the 29th Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

9/27/22

Jimmy Tosh to be Honored by UT-Martin

Cody Alcorn, of Atlanta, Georgia; April Armstrong, of Bartlett; and Jimmy Tosh, of Henry, will be honored with alumni awards from the University of Tennessee at Martin during homecoming festivities October 1. more

9/27/22

Brooklyn Polinski, 18, is the 2022 Carroll County Fairest of the Fair. She is a freshman at Jackson State Community College and a resident of Atwood.

Carroll County Fairest of Fair

CARROLL COUNTY FAIREST OF FAIR 2022 — Brooklyn Polinski, 18, a graduate of West Carroll High School and a student at Jackson State Community College is the 2022 Fairest of the Fair. She is the daughter of Jessica Estes and Tommy Polinski of Atwood. She has blond hair and green eyes. Her career choice is to become a registered nurse. more

9/27/22

Dale Kelley Family — Carlene Kelley holds the plaque honoring the late Mayor Dale Kelley. Seated (L to R): Cliff Kelley, Amanda Wallace, Carlene Kelley and Meredith Surber. Back Row (L to R): Max, Holly, Ty, and Quinn Kelley, and Rick Wallace, Cole Edwards, and Tommy, Eli and Tate Surber.

Kelley, Vickers Families Honored During Huntingdon Festival

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Dale R. Kelley was honored as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Lucy Vickers was honored as the Pioneer Family recipient during the 29th annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/27/22

The Halls Say Hello From Florida

Hello Banner Friends, My husband, Jack Hall, and I have just returned home to The Villages, Florida, on Sunday after spending a wonderful two and a half days in our former hometown. more

9/27/22

Correction

In the September 13 issue of The McKenzie Banner, more

9/27/22

Sketch of logs floating down the Missouri River following the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12.

Weekly 150: Creating Reelfoot

The recent series of earthquakes in Mexico got me thinking about the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812. For those unfamiliar with the New Madrid Earthquakes, these were a set of three earthquakes and aftershocks that led to the natural creation of Reelfoot Lake in Lake and Obion counties. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/27/22

Bo Diddley Didn’t Start The Fight…

There was some controversy over where President Joe Biden and the First Lady were seated at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. I believe they were 14 rows from the front. And many politicians, pundits, court watchers and regular folks took this as some type of slight to a sitting American president. more

By Kesley Colbert | 9/27/22

West Carroll Homecoming Queen — Sydney Bosley, a senior, was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at West Carroll.

Sydney Bosley Crowned West Carroll Homecoming Queen

Freshman Representative: Madison Polinski. Madison, the daughter of Tommy Polinski and Stephanie Polinski. more

9/20/22

Shands Selected Huntingdon Homecoming Queen

Huntingdon — Huntingdon High School celebrated Homecoming ’22 last week capped by the naming of the Homecoming Queen and Royalty and of course the Homecoming game. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/20/22

Trezevant Board Approves Lake Resolution

The Trezevant Board met in their monthly session with a light agenda to deal with. The Board became one of the first municipal organizations to introduce and pass a resolution opposing the naming of the 1000 Acre Lake to Lake Halford. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/20/22

Carroll County Fair Part 2 is This Week

The Carroll County Fair kicked off Monday afternoon, September 19, with the Junior Livestock Show at 4 p.m. followed by the Junior Livestock Auction at 6 p.m. more

9/20/22

Huntingdon Heritage Festival Is Saturday

The Town of Huntingdon hosts its 29th Heritage Festival Saturday, September 24, with free, family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is on Huntingdon’s historic town square. more

9/20/22

Dr. Brock Martin, Chiropractor of the Year, with Past Pres. Dr. RJ Crawford.

Brock Martin Named Chiropractor of the Year

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) presented Dr. Brock Martin of Huntingdon with their esteemed Chiropractor of the Year award for his significant achievements and dedication to excellence. more

9/20/22

Mayor Jill Holland presents Dr. James (Jimmy) Padgett with a proclamation and key to the city.

McKenzie Celebrates Award, Honors Retiring Businesspeople

McKENZIE (September 15) — The City of McKenzie, local businesses, and hundreds of area citizens celebrated two milestones - the recent Small City Progress Award awarded to the City of McKenzie at the Tennessee Municipal League, and the retirement of three long-time businesspeople. more

9/20/22

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

Dale and Carlene Kelley celebrated 50 years of marriage as they were joined by the children, spouses and grandchildren.

Weekly 150: Dale R. Kelley

Dale Kelley said, “Some men like to hunt or fish. I chose officiating basketball as my personal pursuit.” more

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

Talk About Crime Not Paying!

It’s been almost four years since my wife stole our neighbor’s cat. That’s old news by now. Folks have even quit laughing at me when I walk into the grocery store or the Ace Hardware or church… more

By Kesley Colbert | 9/20/22