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McKenzie Police Investigation Shooting

McKENZIE, Tenn. (May 1, 2024) - McKenzie Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in the area of Bertha Street Dispatch received notice at 4:52 of shots fired in the … more

5/1/24

On Tuesday, April 23, new signage was installed on Broadway Street indicating the change in direction of travel.

McKenzie Mayor Converts Broadway to One-Way Street

According to the bid notice dated March 9, 2018, The Waldren Street STP Lighting project plan involves street light installation, curb ramp installation, and sidewalk replacement to comply with ADA regulations. The project is located in the City of McKenzie, Tenn., on Waldren Street, South Main Street and Broadway Street. more

4/30/24

Pictured are (in no particular order): Nathan Lease, Gracie Goodrum, Sadie Goff, Caden Tucker, Tyler Puckett and Matthew Kovacs — all members of the school’s FFA.

McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale

McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse. more

4/30/24

Pictured (L to R): Steve McDaniel, Ashley Howell, Nola Hobbs Toni Kee and Brent Cox.

Browning Museum Receives Grant Check

McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget. more

4/30/24

The ribbon was cut for the new Behavioral and Mental Health Department at Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie. The medical providers and staff, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department

McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. more

4/30/24

LCC Graduation Class and Congressman Kustoff, who presented each with a plaque for their graduation. Pictured: Nichole Baker—Zline; Preston Carter—Carroll Bank and Trust; Scott Carter—Huntingdon Special School District; Dreama Dolan—Life Care; Adriana Ezell—Office of the County Mayor; Myles Hebrard—Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District; Carrie Hollowell—WRAP; Ashley Horn—L.I. Smith; Derrick Hubble—Bethel University; Rakaya Humphreys—Northwest Tenn. Head Start; Audra Leggett—Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation; Heather Megaw—Bethel University; Jeffery Roney—Tennessee Valley Realty; Emily Sublett—Centennial Bank; Brittany Twilbeck—TCAT Henry/Carroll; and Brittany Webb—Harmony Hill. Not Pictured: Skylar Hurley, TEC and Allison Keen, Carroll Bank and Trust.

Congressman Kustoff Visits Carroll County

HUNTINGDON (April 25) — Congressman David Kustoff (R-Germantown) spoke at a forum hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on April 25 at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

4/30/24

McKenzie Fire, Rescue Assists at Single-Car Wreck

McKenzie (April 29) — A single-car accident on Monday, April 29 around lunch caused a safety concern for the driver’s safety and locomotive traffic on the nearby train track. more

4/30/24

TBI Agents Arrest Henry Man on Online Exploitation

PARIS — Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a man in connection to an ongoing investigation into online child sexual exploitation. more

4/30/24

The first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks that will be dedicated for use by the School Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.

McKenzie SROs Get New Trucks

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

4/30/24

Marty Towater complained about the cost of a sewer grinder pump when he received an invoice for $3,400. The original pump was free, he said.

Huntingdon Hears More Complaints About Water

HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Three citizens were in attendance at the Huntingdon Town Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to verbalize their complaints with the Huntingdon Water and Sewer Department. more

4/30/24

Huntingdon Wins Middle School Tourney

McKENZIE (April 28) — Huntingdon Middle School Baseball was the winner of the Tri-County Middle School Baseball Tournament on Sunday in McKenzie. more

4/30/24

(L to R): Dylan Barton and parents, Nick and Chasidy; Malaki Harris and parents, Cornelius and Megan; Hunter Winstead and parents, Austin and Keliea; Alex Hughes and dad, Chris; Maddox Sheill and parents, Taylor and Cammy Estes; and Cooper Davidson and parents, Johnathan and Lesley Davidson.

MMS Baseball Celebrates Eighth Grade Night

McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School Baseball honored its eighth grade players on Eighth Grade Night at McKenzie City Park. more

4/30/24

West Carroll Baseball Honors Seniors

ATWOOD — Five senior West Carroll Baseball players were honored on Senior Night at their home stadium. Each was presented a plaque, large, framed picture, and the honor of walking with their parents onto the field to be announced publicly. After the short presentation, the moms each threw a baseball to their son. more

4/30/24

Lane Anderson pitching his third strike to get an out.

McKenzie Rebels Fall to Stewart County

McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, the McKenzie Rebels hosted the Stewart County Rebels. McKenzie had the first run of the night when Cole Brown hit an RBI double that sent Fletcher Holt home. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/30/24

Debbie Moore joins her daughter Jaleah Moore for Senior Night.

Lady Rebels Win Against Peabody on Senior Night

McKENZIE (April 25) — On Thursday, the McKenzie High School Softball Team hosted Trenton Peabody celebrating senior night for their lone senior, Jaleah Moore. The Lady Rebels picked up a 3-2 win, improving their record to 4-9 on the season. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/30/24

Pictured are the McKenzie High School Soccer Seniors (L to R): Victor Laguarda, host parents David and Jessica Hochreiter; Mario Flores, son of Claudia Gonzalez; Luis Tellez, son of Edith Tellez; and Stafford Roditis, son of Spiros and Sandi Roditis.

McKenzie Falls to Defending State Champs

McKENZIE (April 25) — On Thursday, the Rebels battled the defending state champions Madison Academic. more

4/30/24

Pictured (L to R): Assistant Coach Zach Tippitt, Lane Anderson, Dawson Brush, Assistant Coach Josh Lamonte, Jake Cassidy, Hayden Garrett and Head Coach Chris Wall.

Rebels Celebrate Senior Night with Win

McKENZIE (April 23) — On Tuesday, McKenzie hosted Gibson County for senior night. Despite a slow start the Rebels picked up the 4-3 win putting their record at 11-12 for the season. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/30/24

Rebels Defeat Bulldogs

GLEASON (April 22) — On Monday, the McKenzie Rebels made the short trip to Gleason to take on the Bulldogs. The Rebels picked up the easy win by a score of 15-1. more

By Gracie Aird
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/30/24

APRIL 23, 2024 - Treva Maitland, executive director of CASA-Midwest, cuts the ribbon for the new offices of CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates in Carroll County.

CASA Opens New Offices in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Carroll County has a new service to benefit children who need an adult to advocate for their needs and rights. Many of these children are abused or neglected and placed … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/24/24

Broadway Changed to One-Way Street

McKENZIE (April 23, 2024) — Motorists in McKenzie might notice a change in how they navigate the downtown area. On Tuesday, Broadway Street was converted from a two-way to a one-way street after roughly 100 years as a two-way street... more

4/23/24