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McKenzie Banner Marketplace 3-4-25

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In this issue

  • The Coalminers Presented Always Loretta

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (March 1) — Emily Portman, hand selected by Loretta Lynn herself, offered an authentic tribute to the late Loretta Lynn while singing us a medley of Loretta’s biggest hits - all with Loretta’s original band members on Saturday, March 1 at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.

  • Baptist Carroll County Gets Gold Seal From American College of Radiology

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 26) — The American College of Radiology awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County the gold seal of accreditation, which represents the highest level of imaging quality.

  • McKenzie’s Teague Commits to Lindsey Wilson College

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKenzie — Martez Teague is the third McKenzie Rebel to commit to continue his football career.

  • The Dixie’s Curated Women’s Market Returns

    Tuesday, March 4

    Since 2022, The Dixie has hosted the Designing Women Curated Market, in honor of our leading lady Dixie Carter and her role in “Designing Women.” The event is at the Dixie and three other locations this year.

  • March Lifeline Blood Services  Collection Days, Locations

    Tuesday, March 4

    First United Methodist Church-Paris — 3/6/2025 12-6 p.m.

  • State Lawmakers Seek to Remove WHO References from State Law

    Tuesday, March 4

    NASHVILLE — Tennessee legislators have introduced companion bills to remove all references to the World Health Organization (WHO) from state law, designating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the primary authority for public health emergencies.

  • County Commission Meets Monday

    Tuesday, March 4

    The Carroll County Commission meets March 10 at 7 p.m. with the following items are on the agenda:

  • Stained Glass Window Installed in Bethel University’s New Chapel

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE — Bethel University’s campus is expanding with a new 1,058-seat chapel.

  • Carroll County Electric Board Approves Policy Updates, Infrastructure Projects

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 27) — The Carroll County Electric Board met on February 27, 2025, to approve policy changes, financial allocations, and updates on infrastructure projects, including substation development and radio system upgrades.

  • McKenzie Middle Presents Black History Program

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie Middle School presented an exciting, inspiring and informative Black History program Tuesday morning with numerous special guests.

  • Early Morning Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian

    Tuesday, March 4

    PARIS (March 3) — A Henry County woman has died as a result of injuries she sustained after being struck by a van on Monday morning. The victim was crossing the road at the marked and lighted crosswalk located on the south end of Hospital Circle near West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (formerly Henry County Medical Center).

  • Town of Huntingdon Hears Report on Street Conditions

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 25) — The Town of Huntington Mayor and Council received a report of a comprehensive plan for improvement of street paving throughout the city.

  • Construction Begins on New Administrative Building at TCAT-McKenzie

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (March 2025) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus. Last week, construction began on the new complex.

  • Friday was Deadline for Property Tax

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 28) — Friday, February 28, marked the deadline for Carroll County property tax payments. To avoid a penalty, residents had to pay by the end of the day.

  • School District Green Lights Sports Facility Improvements

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 19) — Huntingdon Board of Education approved approximately $664,000 for improvements to the high school baseball, softball and football complexes during the February 19 meeting.

  • Wind, Severe Weather Alert Starts Today

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (March 3) — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a Wind Advisory for Benton, Carroll, and Henry Counties, effective from 6 am CST Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to 6 pm CST Wednesday, March 5, 2025. ​

  • Carroll County Introduces Driver’s License Kiosk for Renewals

    Tuesday, March 4

    Carroll County residents now have access to a self-service Driver’s License Kiosk, providing a convenient option for renewing licenses without visiting a full-service Driver Services Center. The kiosk is located at the Carroll County Office Complex, 625 High Street, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344.

  • Mustangs Win District Title

    Tuesday, March 4

    It was a great week for Huntingdon High School basketball as the Mustangs won the district tournament and their opening round region game, and the Fillies opened region play with a win.

  • Rebels Dominate Second Half for Quarterfinal Win at Frank Hughes

    Tuesday, March 4

    CLIFTON (March 1) — Frank Hughes High School hosted the McKenzie Rebels Saturday for a Region 6A Boys Basketball quarterfinal.

  • Gleason Falls to Greenfield in Consolation Game

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (February 25) — The District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament concluded Tuesday at Bethel University with consolation and championship games.

  • Bulldogs are District Runner-Up

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (February 26) — The Gleason High School Bulldogs are runner-up in the District 14A Boys Basketball Tournament hosted by Bethel University after a 61-37 loss to Union City in Wednesday’s championship game.

  • Lady War Eagles Fall in Thrilling Consolation Game

    Tuesday, March 4

    ATWOOD (February 27) — West Carroll High School hosted the conclusion of the District 13A Girls Basketball Tournament Wednesday. The host Lady War Eagles went down to the wire in the consolation game before Halls took the win, 45-42. In another thriller, Middleton claimed the championship over Humboldt, 46-43.

  • Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, March 4

    Drug Violation — On February 26, Deputy Dillon Crowe noticed a car parked on the side of Ephesus Church Rd. with a driver sleeping in the driver’s seat. Upon a welfare check, the driver was identified as Drew Autry, 31, of Hollow Rock. Autry gave consent to search the vehicle where a glass pipe with white residue was found in the driver side door panel.

  • Marriage License

    Tuesday, March 4

    Ashton Daniel Boyd, 18, of McKenzie, to Kimberly Leena Rain Gazaway, 18, of McKenzie.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, March 4

    Driving on Suspended License — Ryan Tyler Milenski, 29, Cedar Street, Gleason was charged with Driving on a Suspended License and Violation of the Light Law on February 26.

  • Huntingdon Police Reports

    Tuesday, March 4

    Driving on Revoked License — On February 20, Lt. Angie Barker initiated a traffic stop on a silver Hyundai for driving 64-mph in a 45-mph speed zone on East Main Street.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, March 4

    Daniel Alan and Jamie Lynn McLean Dalrymple to Hunter C. and Meagan Leann Guess in District 4.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Court

    Tuesday, March 4

    HUNTINGDON (February 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, February 26.

  • Cancers

    Tuesday, March 4

    Just as I was about to turn sixty years old, I was diagnosed with cancer. My subsequent surgery and treatment allowed me to live a healthy life since then. For that, I'm grateful to the Father above for his grace and mercy.

  • Lady Rebels Top Trojanettes in Region Quarterfinal, 70-55

    Tuesday, March 4

    McKENZIE (February 28) — McKenzie High School hosted Collinwood Friday to open the Region 6A Girls Basketball Tournament. The host Lady Rebels were in control from the early minutes and cruised to a 70-55 win to advance to the semifinals.

  • Calendar 3-4-25

    Tuesday, March 4

    TCAT-McKenzie SkillsUSA Fundraisers Are you hungry to help SkillsUSA competitors compete at the state level? TCAT Henry/Carroll at McKenzie’s local SkillsUSA officers are hosting multiple fundraisers to raise money for state competition. Come out and support our competitors going to the 2025 STATE Leadership and Skills Conference.

  • Notice to Creditors - PARKER

    Tuesday, March 4

  • Notice to Creditors - FELTS

    Tuesday, March 4

  • Lady Cats Move to Semi-finals in Conference Championship

    Monday, March 3

    BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is an old adage in sports which states, “It’s hard to beat a good opponent three times in one season.” The fifth seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats proved that to be true as they beat fourth seeded Georgetown 84-58 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Saturday afternoon in Bowling Green.

  • Gasoline Prices Increase During The Week

    Monday, March 3

    TENNESSEE (March 3)— Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.629 per gallon.