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Betwixt, Between

Life just got a lot simpler for me. Luke has reached the magic teenage years. I don’t have to worry about what’s cool, hip, “in”, boss, trendy, current or … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 6/12/19

10 YEARS AGO — Former All-State multi-sport athlete for McKenzie High School Drew Hayes was drafted by the Seattle Mariners on day two of the Major League Baseball draft. It was the second time he was drafted by a major league team, having been picked by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006.

Looking Back from our Archives

10 YEARS AGO — Carroll County’s first two liquor stores opened in Bruceton, Old Railroad Wine and Spirits and Bruceton Wine and Spirits. Liquor sales were approved in the town via … more

6/12/19

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

Keco Milling Company, early 1980s. File photo originally published in “A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee,” by The McKenzie Banner in October 2004. more

6/12/19

This Chevy four door was heavily damaged in the accident Saturday night.

Traffic Accident Injures Two

A two-vehicle accident Saturday night, June 8, at the intersection of Hwy 22 and Shiloh Road sent both drivers to the hospital and heavily damaged both vehicles.According to the report, a red Dodge … more

6/12/19

McKenzie Precinct 21 Voting Venue Changed

McKENZIE — Voters in Precinct 21 recently received notification from the Carroll County Election Commission that the voting location for the precinct has been relocated from Bethel … more

6/12/19

Commission Approves Budget Amendment

Ten resolutions on the agenda of the Carroll County Commission address fiscal year-end budget amendments to the 2018-19 budget.Commissioners convene June 10, 7 p.m. in the Conference Room of the … more

6/12/19

Rural residents now have two 96-gallon rolling trash carts. The Republic Services (Barker Brothers) cart should be used until the last pickup of June. Red River’s cart should be used beginning July 1.

County’s New Solid Waste Contractor to Begin July 1

HUNTINGDON — Rural residents in Carroll County, who reside outside of all eight municipal city limits, should now have two 96-gallon rolling carts for their weekly curbside solid waste … more

6/12/19

Da’Lon Boyd was arrested in McKenzie after a high-speed chase by multiple agencies on Friday. He was arrested on aggravated assault, child abuse, felony evading arrest, driving on revoked, and possession of Schedule VI drugs.

Sheriff’s Department Involved in Four Pursuits

Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the McKenzie Police Department were involved in various pursuits over week.A McKenzie man was arrested last Friday after he … more

6/12/19

Carroll County E911 Approves Listing Agreement

HUNTINGDON (May 21) — The Carroll County E911 board unanimously approved a listing agreement with West Tennessee Realty to sell the former E911 office on West Paris Street in Huntingdon with … more

6/5/19

Build It…And They Will Remember!

I’ve been doing a study on Moonlight Graham and his role in “Field of Dreams”. Burt Lancaster, in his last acting appearance, portrayed Moonlight and he was on screen for just a few … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 6/5/19

10 YEARS AGO — Carroll North Relay for Life, held for the first time at Rebel Stadium, raised $77,485.

Looking Back from our Archives

10 YEARS AGO — Lynn Watkins was selected as the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. *Construction began on Bethel College’s new state-of-the-art science … more

6/5/19

Tibby Edwards Liles, longtime W.H.D.M. radio talk show personality interviews Gloria Berryman and Jim Shannon, 1979.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

6/5/19

Carroll County Awarded Bus Replacement Funds

NASHVILLE (May 22) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced on Wednesday, May 22, that Carroll County will be awarded funds from school bus replacement grant program … more

By Jim Potts
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 6/5/19

Canovan Named New Civic Center Director

Ben Canovan of Huntingdon is the new director of the Carroll County Civic Center. He begins his service on June 10.Canovan was among approximately 40 applicants for the position. He interviewed with … more

6/5/19

Electric Meter Project Nearing Completion

HUNTINGDON (May 30) — Approximately 12,000 of Carroll County Electric’s new electric meters are installed throughout the county leaving approximately 3,400 with the former analog meters … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 6/5/19

Paris Native Goldstein to Perform at The Krider

The Paris-Henry County Arts Council welcomes singer/pianist Sammy Goldstein back to the Krider Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m.His concert “Celebrating Hollywood, … more

6/5/19

U.S. Census Seeking Local Team Workers

McKENZIE (May 21) — McKenzie Rotary Club held Steve Belcher with the U.S. Census speak about the upcoming 2020 census.Belcher said the he supervises 14 rural counties, in which 2,000 temporary, … more

6/5/19

Huntingdon Approves Two New Liquor Licenses

HUNTINGDON (May 28) — The Huntingdon Town Council gave local approval to two new liquor licenses during a public meeting that followed the regular council session.The Council, acting as the … more

By Jim Potts
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 6/5/19

West Carroll Principal Tim Stratton Resigns

ATWOOD — West Carroll Jr/Sr High Principal Tim Stratton is among several school personnel who have tendered their resignation following the end of the school year. Also resigning is Keri Davis … more

6/5/19

Site Work Begins on Pottery Direct

Forcum Lannom contractors began the site work on a new industry in the McKenzie/Carroll County Airport Industrial Park. Pottery Direct, a ceramic flowerpot manufacturer will invest over $8 million to … more

6/5/19