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Bowden residence in Henry was totally destroyed on Thursday, April 18. One person died in the fire. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Fire Department.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to 8518 Hwy 79 South this morning at 11:36 am to a report of a home on fire. Upon officers and firefighter’s arrival to the home, belonging … more

4/18/19

Carroll County Electric Installs Fiber for New Electronic Meters

Carroll County Electric Department is installing fiber optics as part of its rollout of the new electronic meters that will be installed at each and every customer’s location. The new meters … more

4/17/19

Bethel Hockey Squad Beats Farmingdale State to Capture National Championship

ROCHESTER, NY — The Bethel University Wildcat D4 Hockey team beat Michigan State 4-1 Sunday morning and moved to the title match in the 2019 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships in … more

4/17/19

McKenzie Easter Events

McKenzie Community Sunrise ServiceEaster Sunday, April 20 Community Sunrise Services are scheduled for 7 a.m. at Johnson Temple CME Church on Walnut Avenue near Webb School. Reverend Chris Johnson of … more

4/17/19

City Votes to Seek Proposals For Solid Waste

McKENZIE (April 11) — McKenzie Mayor and Council voted Thursday to seek proposals for the collection and disposal of solid waste (garbage) for the residential and business community. The sealed … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/17/19

Chancellor McGee Appointed to Court of Appeals

NASHVILLE (April 10) — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Carma Dennis McGee to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section. She will replace Judge Brandon O. Gibson who was … more

4/17/19

Two McKenzians Arrested on Drug Charges

McKENZIE (April 4) — Two McKenzians- one adult and one juvenile were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Clear Lake Road in McKenzie.Hunter Stafford, 18, and an undisclosed … more

4/17/19

State Representative Andy Holt fields questions about the proposed Education Savings Account for students in four metro counties with “failing” school districts.

Representative Holt Addresses Proposed Education Savings Account

MARTIN (April 13) — State Representative Andy Holt (R-Dresden) addressed approximately 100 persons during a multi-hour forum concerning Tennessee’s proposed Education Savings Account at … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/17/19

Carroll County Grants Raises to Librarian, Certified Financial Officers

HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Carroll County Budget Committee voted to grant pay raises for the county librarian, two employees who will soon be certified finance officers, and part-time employees, … more

4/17/19

You Talk About Some Colorful Eggs...

I never in my life thought I’d say this; but I kind’a miss those Easter Sunday hats that ladies wore “once upon a time”...You’ve got to be pretty old to know what … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 4/17/19

10 YEARS AGO — Tim Watkins of Hohenwald, a 1988 graduate of McKenzie High School, was named the new principal at his alma mater to replace longtime principal Terry Howell after his retirement.

Looking Back from our Archives

10 YEARS AGO — Bethel College announced a record enrollment of 2,626 for the Spring 2009 semester.20 YEARS AGO — Strong thunderstorms with winds reaching 50 miles per hour caused … more

4/17/19

Blessed Assurance

In any society the establishment of a house of worship is one of the most important establishments constructed. McKenzie and its surrounding territory has as deep and rich religious tradition. … more

4/17/19

FLAG PRESENTED TO FAMILY — Officer Johnson with a military honor guard from Fort Campbell kneeled and presented a folded, American flag to relatives of Corporal Benjamin Scott during a graveside service at Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood Saturday afternoon. Cpl. Scott was killed in action in Korea in 1950, but his remains were not identified until 2017 at a national cemetery in Hawaii. Relatives pictured are (from left) Sherrie Wood, Joyce Carter, Tanya Winters Johnson and Tiffany Johnson.

Korean War Soldier Laid to Rest in Atwood

A soft, cool rain fell on Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood Saturday as the flag-draped coffin with the body of Corporal Benjamin White Scott was carried by a military honor guard from a white hearse to a … more

By Steve Short, Courtesy of Mirror-Exchange | 4/17/19

Carroll County Approves New Solid Waste Contractor

HUNTINGDON (April 8) — Carroll County commissioners awarded a five-year contract to Red River Waste Solutions of Union City to provide weekly curbside weekly solid waste collection and disposal … more

4/10/19

First responders arrive on the scene and assess the injuries of those involved.

Mock Crash Shows Carroll County Juniors, Seniors Consequences of Impaired Driving

McKENZIE (April 5) — The 647 juniors and seniors from the five Carroll County special school districts gathered Friday at the football stadium at McKenzie Middle School to witness a mock crash … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 4/10/19

Vandals Strike Trezevant Area Church

TREZEVANT (April 8) — Vandals slightly damaged Republican Grove Baptist Church near Trezevant on Sunday. Two windows on the rear of the church were broken and the rear lawn was marred when the … more

4/10/19

Household Hazardous Waste to Be Collected in Weakley County

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Weakley County on Saturday, April 13.Tennesseans are … more

4/10/19

McKenzie

‘Tis sweet and natural that our mindsRevert to scenes we used to know,The heart so much enjoyment findsRemembering friends of long ago. Our infancy’s time seems to blessMore than the … more

By David Moore circ. 1900 | 4/10/19

Blest Be the Tie that Binds...

Richard met us at the door. I could see the loss of sleep in his eyes. I could see the concern. I could see the heartache. I could see he had aged “more than a little” since we’d … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 4/10/19

10 YEARS AGO — Victoria Hampton, daughter of Mike and Christy Hampton, was named Miss McKenzie. Members of the royalty included (L to R): Fourth Maid Breonna Oglesby, daughter of Cheryl and Jessie Townes; Second Maid Kelsey Maddox, daughter of Mike and Patsy Maddox; Queen Victoria Hampton; First Maid Mallory Dunavan, daughter of Chip and Susan Dunavan; and Third Maid Kelsey Carr, daughter of Kenny and Jackie Carr.

Looking Back from our Archives

10 YEARS AGO — Pat Dillahunty was named Director of the Huntingdon Special School District.*The annual Cancer Bake Auction raised $12,153.*State Senator Roy Herron of Dresden announced his … more

4/10/19