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Banner to Be Honored as Century Business

September 10, 2024

Join us, the associates of The McKenzie Banner, as the state of Tennessee honors the company as a Century Business. The event is Wednesday, September 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 3 Banner Row, McKenzie. Come and go as you please. Refreshments are available. The company is the oldest business in McKenzie and started in 1870, one year following the incorporation of the City of McKenzie. In its 154-year history, it has undergone many changes and a few owners. It is the only home-owned media company serving Carroll County.

Ray Smith: Businessman, Philanthropist Dies

September 10, 2024

HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray Smith of Huntingdon, died at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 95.

McKenzie City Council to Meet Thursday

September 10, 2024

McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, September 12, 6 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The meeting will be preceded with a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Both meetings are at McKenzie City Hall.

County Commission Meets Monday

September 10, 2024

HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. On the agenda are four resolutions dealing with the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget.

Goode is Speaker at McKenzie Rotary

September 10, 2024

McKENZIE — Melinda Goode, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency, was the featured speaker at the September 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

Open House Planned for Multi-Purpose Building at MHS

September 10, 2024

McKENZIE — An open house for the public is Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School.

Rebels Retain Top Spot in TSWA Poll

September 10, 2024

NASHVILLE (September 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 3 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.

Mustangs Snag Region 6-2A Road Win Against Cardinals

September 10, 2024

ADAMSVILLE (September 6) — After two weeks of preparation, the Huntingdon Mustangs were on the road opening up Region 6-2A football against the Adamsville Cardinals. The Mustangs easily handled the Cardinals taking home the 43-12 win.

Ribbon-Cutting Held at War Zone Ax N Tag

September 10, 2024

McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 Hwy 79, joined by community and business leaders, including McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler.

McKenzie Lady Rebels Win Two, Honor Seniors

September 10, 2024

McKENZIE (September 3, 5) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels earned a pair of lopsided wins last week, defeating Obion County 6-2 Tuesday and South Fulton 9-0 Thursday.

Gleason Loses Homecoming Game

September 10, 2024

Gleason (September 5) — Hillcrest Hornets of Springfield, Missouri, claimed a 42-16 victory over Gleason Junior High’s Bulldog in the Homecoming game.

Jill Holland Announces Candidacy for McKenzie City Council

September 10, 2024

I am running for the McKenzie City Council on November 5.

Huntingdon Police Reports

September 10, 2024

Driving on Revoked, Suspended, Driver’s License — According to a report made by Officer Jonathan McDowell, on August 21, he was on patrol on Hwy 22 South when he clocked a black Yukon traveling 69 mph in a 55-mph zone on radar. He made a traffic stop on Summer Springer, 28, when he found out she had a Suspended Driver’s License. She was charged with Driving on Revoked and Speeding.

Longshot Band Performs At Nights on Broadway

September 10, 2024

McKENZIE (September 5) — The local Longshot Band was the musical entertainment for Nights on Broadway on September 5 in the downtown McKenzie Veterans Memorial Park.

Calendar 9-10-24

September 10, 2024

Storytellers at Huntingdon Heritage Festival Come hear the storytellers, sponsored by Carroll Arts, at the Huntingdon Heritage Festival, Saturday, September 28. Storytelling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Huntingdon Police Station, 12740 Lexington Street. Stay for a short time of for the whole time!

Sheriff’s Reports

September 10, 2024

Counterfeiting/Forgery — According to a report made by Deputy Eric Sawyers, on August 24, Dollar General reported that an unknown male passed five $100 bills on August 24, and the bills were counterfeit. The subject had loaded a card in the store for $500 and gave the clerk five counterfeit bills. Video was obtained and the same subject had passed six $100 counterfeit bills at the Dollar General Bruceton on the same date. The same individual is caught on camera in Subway at Huntingdon and Dollar General using counterfeit money. After a thorough investigation, the police department found that there were two subjects using these counterfeit bills, Jonathan Alexander Hayden and Evans Devon Pelt from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Warrants have been issued.

Branch Rickey Called It ‘Addition by Subtraction’

September 10, 2024

Don’t ya’ll think this election thing has done got out of hand! There are people running for president that I’ve never heard of. And, after listening to some “back and forth” amongst this gang, I realize why we’ve never heard of them! It is rhetoric on top of rhetoric, mostly pointing out what the other fellow DOESN’T have to offer. To make matters worse, the ones we have heard of don’t seem to be making enough sense to separate themselves from the pack.

Property Transfers

September 10, 2024

Rodney Neilson to Daragan Company, LLC in District 8.

Carlene Kelley

September 10, 2024

Carlene Kelley, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, September 9. Visitation with the family is Wednesday, September 11, 4 to 8 p.m. at Dilday-Carter Funeral …

Tennessee State Parks Hosts Tennessee Serves, National Public Day Work Events

September 10, 2024

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks will join First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative Sept. 19-29 with volunteer work events at parks across the state. The volunteer opportunities coincide with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.