Gleason 'Happy Birthday America' Celebration Hampered by Storms
From the Jul 7, 2026 e-Edition
GLEASON (July 3) — A "Happy Birthday America" celebration Friday night in downtown Gleason was disrupted by heavy rain and wind.
The storm moved in just minutes before a planned parade, which was canceled, along with some of the live entertainment and fireworks.
Spirits weren't dampened, though. After the worst of the weather passed, some vendors and food trucks reopened, and Weakley County-based band Magnolia Avenue performed an eclectic set of classic rock and country.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner July 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories
Carroll Commission to Honor Retirees
The Carroll County Commission meets on Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. Items on the agenda include recognizing retiring county officials Rita Jones, Ricky Scott, Andy Dickson, along with multiple county commissioners.
Aug 4, 2026
Single Vehicle Accident Barely Misses Commercial Buildings
HUNTINGDON (August 2) — A single-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck exited Main Street in Huntingdon, destroyed part of the decorative fencing at Thomas Park and proceeded past Joe’s Barbecue sign, scattering rocks along the business’ parking lot and neighboring parking lots before going down a ravine, stopping short of a stream.
Aug 4, 2026
Election Day is Thursday
CARROLL COUNTY (August 3) — Thursday, August 6 is the local general elections and the political party primaries in the state and federal elections. Thursday, the local precincts open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Aug 4, 2026
Vintage Baseball Teams to Play at Parkers Crossroads
PARKERS CROSSROADS — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the second home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club at noon on Saturday, August 8.
Aug 4, 2026
