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Carolyn Jean Garlits

April 19, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Jean Garlits, 73, of Nashville, Tennessee, diedTuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Interment …

Betty Foreman

April 19, 2026

Mrs. Betty Foreman, 91, of Bruceton, Tenn., died Monday, April 13, at the Life Care Center of Bruceton. Funeral services were Thursday, April 16, in the Chapel of Bruceton Funeral Home with Bro. …

Rockets, Tigers Split Home-Away Set

April 17, 2026

CLARKSBURG/BRUCETON (April 13-14) — The Clarksburg High School Rockets and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers began the week with a home-away district baseball set. Monday, the Rockets hosted and claimed a 4-3 win on a late rally. Tuesday, the Tigers avenged the loss with a 5-0 home shutout.

Huntingdon School Board Approves Policy Updates

April 17, 2026

HUNTINGDON (April 15) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon in the high school library. The meeting was brief, but board members approved a dozen wide-ranging board policy updates.

Mustangs Sweep Waverly in Home-Away Set

April 17, 2026

WAVERLY/HUNTINGDON (April 13-14) — Huntingdon High School baseball started the week with a home-away set against district foe Waverly.

Lady Tigers Defeat Dresden, 12-3

April 17, 2026

Rebels Edge Milan, 8-6

April 16, 2026

MILAN (April 13) — Milan Middle School baseball hosted McKenzie Monday. The Rebels jumped ahead early and held on for an 8-6 win.

Mustangs Receive State Football Championship Rings

April 16, 2026

HUNTINGDON (April 15) — A ring presentation ceremony was held Wednesday for the 2025 Class 2A state football champion Huntingdon Mustangs.

More Sports Coverage Online

April 16, 2026

Huntingdon FFA Hosts Spring Plant Sale

April 14, 2026

HUNTINGDON (April 10) — Huntingdon High School hosted its annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Plant Sale Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., selling not only a variety of plants but also pork, beef and chicken products.

Historical Society to Discuss Bruceton Railroad

April 14, 2026

The Huntingdon Historical Society meets Wednesday, April 15 at 9 a.m. in the conference room of Huntingdon City Hall to hear a presentation on Bruceton’s railroad from Anita Boyd.

Letter: A Response to a Kes Story

April 14, 2026

I am submitting this response regarding an article written by Kes - “Be Careful Whose Snake You Are Picking Up” in a recent submission in The McKenzie Banner under his column “Hunker Down With Kes” in the February 24, 2026 issue.

Tosh Farms Contract Grower Featured in Pork Business

April 14, 2026

Michael Williford, one of Tosh Farms' contract growers, was recently featured in an article for Pork Business. In the article, "From the Front Lines to the Finishing Barn," writer Jennifer Shike …

Inglenook Book Club Welcomes Local Author Jennifer Kee Glass

April 14, 2026

McKENZIE — The Inglenook Book Club convened for its monthly meeting on April 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community.

Kes: Talk About Heaven On Earth

April 14, 2026

I think it was the green grass. And maybe the maple trees putting on their leaves in the front yard. The soft breezes were refreshing. And the longer days were fraught with possibilities. You could feel it in the crispy morning air. It was actually fun to wake up and meet this kind of day.

Wit and Wisdom: Prejudiced But Didn’t Know It; Part III

April 14, 2026

When Coach whistled us off the court, Eugene and I sat together on the bleachers – two outsiders having found common ground, sitting together as new-found friends.

Garry Mason Transformed Fishing Into a National Collegiate Sport

April 14, 2026

Garry Mason, a respected West Tennessee fishing guide with roots firmly planted in Paris, Tennessee, pioneered the nation’s first scholarship-based collegiate bass fishing program at Bethel University, creating a championship dynasty and fundamentally changing the sport forever. Long before collegiate bass fishing became one of America’s fastest-growing sports, Mason was building its foundation.

April is National Stress Awareness Month

April 14, 2026

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how stress affects our daily lives and to take simple steps toward better health.

Weaver Crowned Miss West Carroll

April 14, 2026

West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School recently hosted its annual Miss West Carroll Pageant, an evening that highlighted the confidence, poise and talent of students across multiple grade levels.

Calendar 4-14-26

April 14, 2026

ALA Unit 47 Family Dance Night The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 hosts a Family Dance Night every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Fairgrounds Rd, Huntingdon.