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October 1, 2024
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The Banner Honored As Centennial Business
October 1, 2024
Recently, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) recognized The McKenzie Banner as a Centennial Business. Tennessee is recognizing companies that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State.
August Unemployment Decreases in Tri-Counties
October 1, 2024
NASHVILLE — Unemployment percentages are mixed in the tri-counties for the August survey period.
Justin Melton Honored for Racing Championship
October 1, 2024
GLEASON (September 25) — Justin Melton of Gleason is a national champion driver for dragsters. Besides the national recognition he received in 2015, that honor will be remembered as motorists enter Gleason.
Guardsmen Reunite at McKenzie Armory
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE (September 28) — Active and retired members of two units of the Tennessee National Guard gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Armory.
Huntingdon Marching Invitational is Saturday
October 1, 2024
The annual Huntingdon Marching Invitational is Saturday, October 5 at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. Nineteen bands will compete and the Huntingdon Marching Mustangs will perform in exhibition during the day-long event. Huntingdon performs at 9:45 a.m.
EMA Director Janice Newman Retires
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 27) — Janice Newman has been answering emergency calls as the director of the Carroll County Emergency Management Agency for 26 years. She retired Friday, September 27, ending her long career in emergency management for the county. Even on her final day of service, Newman issued a flash flood alert in response to possible flooding.
‘In God We Trust’ Disabled Driver Plates Available
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Clerk’s office now offers two versions of Tennessee disabled driver license plates, with or without “IN GOD WE TRUST” appearing below the plate number. Carroll County Clerk Darlene Kirk said if an individual would like the plate all they have to do is someone in her office for that type of plate.
Rainy Weather Hinders Heritage Festival
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 28) — Rain dampened but did not cancel the 31st Annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival. Rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated portions of East Tennessee and dropped about four inches of rain in northwest Tennessee.
Baptist Carroll County Earns Zero Harm Award
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County is one of only eight hospitals statewide to receive the Tennessee Hospital Association’s first Zero Harm Award, a new initiative recognizing outstanding achievements in patient safety across Tennessee hospitals.
Clay Wilson Day Declared in Gleason
September 24, 2024
GLEASON (September 20) — Clay Wilson, owner of Gleason Lumber Company since 1962, was honored by family and friends for his 90th birthday. Mayor Charles Anderson declared September 20, 2024 as Clay Wilson Day in the town.
Monday Night Mammogram Events to Be Held for Breast Cancer Awareness
September 24, 2024
PARIS (September 20) — In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (WTHHCH) is excited to announce two Monday Night Mammograms events, offering the women of Henry County and surrounding areas an alternative to watching Monday Night Football.
McKenzie Alumni Decades Reunion is October 4
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first Decades Reunion on October 4 and 5 with a parade, golf tournament, homecoming game, block party and individual class reunions.
Inglenook Book Club News
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE — Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie is where the September 11 Inglenook Book Club meeting was held with 20 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto, and recited by all.
Sniders Win Gleason Yard of the Month
September 24, 2024
The Gleason “Yard of the Month” for September goes to John and Mandy Snider at 216 East Main Street.
McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center gathered Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the organization’s charter.
McKenzie FFA Holds Mum Sale
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Students from McKenzie High School showcased pumpkins and mums during a sale of the student-grown products in the FFA Agriculture program.
Henry County to Hold Diabetes Workshop
September 24, 2024
PARIS (September 18) — On Tuesdays, starting October 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (weekly for 6 weeks) at Henry County Office on Aging/Central School Building workshops will be held on diabetes management.
WTPU Hosts Fifth Annual Community Information Session
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 19) — West Tennessee Public Utilities, the local natural gas distributor, hosted its fifth annual community informational session on Thursday, September 19. The annual event provides information on the work and progress of the local utility district and also to alert government leaders and first responders about how to safely work with natural gas.
Marching Rebels Earn Class Champion at Hornet Invitational
September 24, 2024
MEDINA (September 21) — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels competed at the Hornet Invitational at South Gibson High School Saturday and brought home plenty of hardware.
