Bassmasters Releases Nationwide Video Saluting Bethel University’s Bass Program
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Bassmasters recently released a nationwide video saluting the success of the Bethel University Bass program.
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McKenzie School Board Agenda
October 29, 2024
November 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office on Bell Avenue.
UT Enrollment on Pace to Exceed Target
October 29, 2024
KNOXVILLE — Despite declining national college enrollment trends, the University of Tennessee System (UT System) has experienced five consecutive years of record growth, with a current enrollment of 62,208 students, marking a 18.4% increase since 2020. This growth trajectory positions the UT System to exceed its 2030 goal of 71,000 students across all campuses.
Early Voting Ends October 31
October 29, 2024
TENNESSEE (October 28) — Approximately 5,512 Carroll Countians have cast their votes since early voting started on October 16 in Tennessee. Early voting continues until October 31.
It’s All About What’s In The Bag
October 29, 2024
My dear sweet Christian Mother did not like Halloween. She found it distasteful. Mom would never use the word hate, mind you. But I believe it was borderline there an October or two back in our formative years…
Calendar 10-29-24
October 29, 2024
Habitat For Humanity Gala is November 7 The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala is Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Rebels Cage Giles County Bobcats
October 29, 2024
PULASKI (October 25) — On Friday, the McKenzie Rebels made the two-and-half-hour trek to Pulaski, Tennessee to take on the 3A Giles County Bobcats. Despite a slow first quarter, the Rebels picked up their ninth win of the season with the 47-14 victory.
Property Transfers
October 29, 2024
Robert E. Scott to Charles Michael and Doris Ann Smith in District 13.
Rotary Donates AED Units to McKenzie Fire
October 29, 2024
McKenzie Fire Chief Brian Tucker, Battalion Jason Arnold received two AED units courtesy of the McKenzie Rotary Club in conjunction with Friends of Heart.
Gasoline Prices Remain Steady During Week
October 29, 2024
TENNESSEE (October 28) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 0.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 35.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.54 per gallon- the lowest level in over 1,100 days.
McKenzie Police Reports
October 29, 2024
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon — Tayla I. Brown, 33, Rhodes Avenue, Memphis and Jonathan Aundrey York, 48, Boeingshire Drive, Memphis were both arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Simple Possession after a traffic stop in McKenzie on October 25.
Industrial Access Road Under Construction in Huntingdon
October 29, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Tennessee Department of Transportation authorized the construction of an industrial access road into Huntingdon Industrial Park-South, along State Route 22 South.
TCAT Henry/Carroll Names SOAR Recipients
October 29, 2024
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll announces the local recipients of the College System of Tennessee (TBR) Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards (SOAR).
Huntingdon Police Reports
October 29, 2024
Aggravated Assault — Benjamin V. Winkler, 42, of Huntingdon, was arrested on October 16, according to a report made by Officer Angie Barker. Barker received a call to respond to Huntingdon Liquor in regard to a white male subject that got into an altercation with a customer in the store, and he stated, “I will kill you; I will kill you all.”
Marriage Licenses
October 29, 2024
Franklin Louis Hampton, 61, of Huntingdon, to Pamela Rae Umstead, 49, of Huntingdon.
September Unemployment Changes Mixed in Tri-Counties
October 29, 2024
NASHVILLE — Unemployment percentages are mixed in the tri-counties for the September survey period.
Williams Furniture Company Has New Owner
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Williams Furniture Company, 26 Broadway Street, in downtown McKenzie has sold the furniture store in downtown McKenzie to Tony Prince, owner of Premier Furniture and Bedding in Union City and Jackson. He assumes ownership on November 1.
Letter to the Editor: David Johnson
October 29, 2024
Dear McKenzie Banner: Thank you so much for the article about the ginning company in McLemoresville.
Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Alumni Awards Ceremonies Are November 1
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Bethel University will honor three former athletic greats and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday November 1. Bethel will also present Bethel’s University’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
A Tribute to Mr. Pruneau
October 29, 2024
When a person dies, it sends ripples like an earthquake. Some people are at the epicenter while others barely feel a tremor. Unfortunately for our small community, the ripples of Mr. Charles Pruneau’s death were felt far and wide as any good teacher’s influence has an immeasurable reach in the world, but Mr. Pruneau was so much more than just an educator.
