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Hunting for Easter eggs on the 0-2 years old field.
Egg Drop Draws Thousands
McKenzie (March 23) — Record crowds filled McKenzie City Park as thousands of excited children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the fourth annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop.
South Main Street in McKenzie, in front of Block City Pizza, from the recent flooding.
Flood Mitigation Hot Topic for Council
McKENZIE (April 10) — Concerns over the continued flooding and sewer issues along South Main Street were addressed during the April meeting of the McKenzie City Council. Block City owner Matt Lane questioned the board for an update on future plans to ease the flooding low point in front of his business.
Super Drugs awning detached from the building on Thursday during a severe weather event.
Super Drugs Sustains Minor Damage
Super Drugs sustained minor damage on Thursday, April 10 during a brief severe weather event when the awning detached from its supports and was impaled on a fire hydrant, barricading the entrance to the building and partially protruding into the traffic flow on Cedar Street.
Obituaries
HUNTINGDON - Chuck R. Wallace, 74, of Huntingdon, died suddenly on Wednesday morning, April 16. He was born in Milan, Tenn. on August 4, 1950, to parents Avie “Lefty” Wallace and …
Mr. Gary Webb, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter …
CAMDEN, Tenn. - Mr. Josh Jackson, 31, of Camden, Tennessee, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at Camden General Hospital. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Wednesday, …
McKenzie, Tenn. - Funeral Services for Norma Jo Cooper are on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. …
  BIG SANDY, Tenn. - Graveside services for Kenneth “Wayne” Dedmon were Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Dedmon, 65 years …
Calendar of Events
    • Calendar 4-22-25

      An Evening with Carroll Arts June 21 Carroll Arts, Inc. presents An Evening with Carroll Arts on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the …

    • World’s Biggest Fish Fry Starts April 19

      PARIS — The World’s Biggest Fish Fry festival starts Saturday April 19 with a 5K run, 8 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Car and Bike Show at Henry …

    • Calendar 4-15-25

      Greenfield First Baptist Good Friday Passion Play Greenfield First Baptist Church Choir & Musicians present a Good Friday Easter Passion Play …

Community Focus
The view from the ferris wheel of Overflow Church’s Easter Community Carnival.
Overflow Hosts Annual Community Carnival
McKENZIE (April 19) — Each year Overflow Church hosts a free community Easter Carnival. This year was no exception.
First graders (L to R) Kenson Keymon, Livaeh Harrell and Lucas Edwards showing some of the donated items.
West Carroll Primary Joins Forces with United Neighbors to Give Back
West Carroll Primary School is proving that even small hands can make a big difference.
Carroll Lake near the docks on Saturday, April 12.
TWRA Responds to Carroll Lake Concerns
McKENZIE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which owns and operates Carroll Lake, has provided some insight into concerns about the fish population following the extreme weather earlier this month and the preemptive drainage of the lake ahead of the flooding conditions.
The Jackson Classical Conversations Challenge B community was one of three teams of homeschool students to participate in mock trials at the Carroll County Courthouse. Pictured are (L to R): Avonlea Banks, Katheryn Burns (of McKenzie), Ezra Pond, Marie Hoover, Judge Brent Bradberry, Elyse Voorhis, Levi Dahl, Nora Reini and Jessica Burns (of McKenzie, director of the Jackson Challenge B community.
Mock Trials Held at Carroll County Courthouse
HUNTINGDON (April 11) — Eighth grade home school students from Classical Conversations Challenge B held a series of mock trials at the Carroll County Courthouse today with Judge Brent Bradberry presiding and educating the students about the legal process.
(L to R): Teressia Tidwell, Brittany Smith, Virginia Douglas, Allison Hargrove, Cami Furr, Mayor Joseph Butler, Dr. Valerie Allen, Emily Rushing, Megan Webb, and Lindsey Box-Rotger.
Carroll County Celebrates National Public Health Week with Dedication to Community Well-Being
In recognition of National Public Health Week, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler signed a proclamation celebrating the importance of public health and honoring those who work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
Thank You for Supporting this Small Business!

McKenzie Rebels
MARTIN (April 22) — Westview High School hosted McKenzie Tuesday on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin for district tennis matches. The visiting Lady Rebels claimed a 5-2 win, while the Chargers defeated the Rebels 4-0.
GLEASON (April 21) — Gleason High School hosted McKenzie on the diamond Monday, and the visiting Rebels scored early and often in a 14-0 win. McKenzie scored four runs in the bottom of the …
McKENZIE/McEWEN (April 14-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebels swept McEwen in convincing fashion in a pair of district baseball contests. Monday, the Rebels earned a 15-1 home win. Tuesday, they traveled for an 18-9 victory.
McKENZIE (April 17) — McKenzie High School hosted Union City Thursday for a district soccer match. Rebel Jony Hernandez scored a tie-breaking goal with 33 seconds to play for a 2-1 win.
Huntingdon Mustangs
McKENZIE (April 11) — McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon Friday for a district soccer contest, with the Rebels defeating the Mustangs by a narrow 2-1.
HUNTINGDON (April 1) — Huntingdon High School hosted Henry County Tuesday for non-district softball at Fillies Field, falling 5-1 to the Lady Patriots.
NASHVILLE (March 26) — Tennessee redshirt senior outfielder Hunter Ensley put on a show this past week as he helped the Vols claim a series win over No. 10 Alabama and earned this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association College Baseball Player of the Week.
HUNTINGDON (March 28) — Huntingdon High School hosted McKenzie Friday as part of the Diamond Club Classic.
West Carroll War Eagles
Spring sports are underway with the following contests scheduled for The Banner’s reporting week of Tuesday, March 11 through Monday, March 17.
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.
Area high school basketball teams saw district tournaments disrupted by winter weather last week. Some districts have since completed their tournaments, but others are still in process. Region tournament schedules had not been released as of The Banner’s press deadline.
Opinion

Nine Words That Can Change Your Life

The plot was planned carefully and carried out perfectly.

Ode (Owed) to a School Long Past

Contrary to popular belief, I never attended a one room log cabin school house. As a matter of fact, my first school was huge. It was a two-story building with a gymnasium, music room, principal’s office, and bathrooms on both floors.

Bad Things Happen to Good People

Recently, a friend asked me how I deal with people who are angry at God for allowing bad things to happen to them.

Camping

It’s always nice to get away and go camping, whether by “glamper” (travel trailer) or tent, it’s always an adventure. State parks, surrounded by trees, no cell signal and nothing to do but spend time together is the best.
People
NASHVILLE — Executive Director of the McKenzie Industrial Development/McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Monica Cravens Heath was part of The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services’ (CIS’) 21st graduating class of its Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program.
JACKSON (April 15) — On Tuesday, the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women (JABPW) hosted the 2025 Sterling Awards recognizing the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award recipient.
Records
    • Marriage Licenses

      Rebecca Noel Kennedy Houser, 37, of Bruceton, to Brandon Wayne England, 34, of Bruceton.

    • McKenzie Police Reports

      Domestic Assault — Bobby T. Demyers, II,, 20, Clarksville and Yazmein Redman, 19, Clarksville were both arrested for Domestic Assault after …

    • Huntingdon Police Reports

      Simple Possession — On 04-09-25, Officer Brad Allen was dispatched to Cash Saver on a citizen complaint.

    • Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

      Drugs into Penal Institution — According to a report made by Deputy Alex Sherwood, on April 13, he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for …

In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 4-22-25

      The Ultimate Potato 6 large baking potatoes, boiled 1 cup half and half cream 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 1 (8 oz.) package …

    • Recipes 4-15-25

      Pecan Turtle Bars 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup milk chocolate chips

    • Recipes 4-8-25

      Italian No Bake Cake 1 box of vanilla wafers 1 can crushed pineapple with juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can sweetened condensed milk

General
Obituaries

Robert Mitchell (Mitch) Carter

JACKSON — Robert Mitchell (Mitch) Carter died Tuesday, April 8 at his lake house in Decatur County. He was born on December 8, 1940, in Rutherford County and was best known as the …

Raymond (Ray) G. Champion

Gleason, TN GLEASON—Funeral services for Raymond (Ray) G. Champion will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at New Life Church, Gleason. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, …

Sue E. Cary

Mrs. Sue E. Cary, 95, of Yuma, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at her home. Funeral services were Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Simmons …

James H. Ford

HOLLOW ROCK - Mr. James H. Ford, 79, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his home. Graveside Funeral services with military funeral honors were Friday, April 11, 2025 at the …

Doug Barger

Mr. Doug Barger, 76, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, April 7, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Chapel of Chase Funeral …

Linda Carol King

  HOLLOW ROCK - Mrs. Linda King, 68, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee died Monday, April 7, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Friday, April 11, 2025 …

Neal Martin Haywood

 McKENZIE, Tenn. - Neal Martin Haywood died on April 9, 2025. ervices for Mr. Haywood are Sunday April 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery.

Jim Ayers, Prominent Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 81

PARSONS (April 2) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of James W. “Jim” Ayers, who passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after valiantly battling a variety of health issues in recent years. 

Bobby Baumgardner

McKENZIE— Mr. Bobby Baumgardner, 89, of McKenzie died Friday, April 4, 2025 at Cherrywood Nursing Home. Graveside services are Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cool Springs Cemetery in …

Stanley Reynolds

HUNTINGDON - Mr. Stanley Reynolds, 74, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. Funeral services are noon Monday April 7, 2025 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral …

Chance Carlton

Mr. Chance Carlton, 32, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Baptist Hospital Carroll County, Huntingdon. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on …
Credit Gibson County Electric

Carroll County Lineman Dies During Severe Weather Outbreak

CLARKSBURG (April 3, 2025) — A Carroll County Electric lineman died in the line of duty in the early morning hours on Thursday during a severe weather outbreak that spanned multiple states and spawned deadly tornadoes and flooding.

Linda Simmons

Mrs. Linda Simmons, 78, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee died Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Bro. …

Wansie M. Benson

Mrs. Wansie M. Benson, 87, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. Funeral services were Thursday, March 27, 2025  in the …

Megan White Inman

Megan White Inman, 40, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died in the early morning of March 16, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family and friends. Megan is finally at rest after a long, difficult …