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Rural Fire Destroys Log Cabin
McKENZIE (May 4) — A log cabin, used as a hunting lodge, was completely destroyed Sunday evening on Seaboard Lane, McKenzie.
(L to R) Standing: James Morrissett, Donnie Hall and Dale Strickland. Seated: Joel Washburn, Robin Smothers Markham, Anna Trull, Mike Limbaugh and Josh Wolfe.
Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 23rd Class of Members
CARROLL COUNTY (May 3) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame enshrined its 23rd annual members during a banquet at the Carroll County Civic Center on May 3.
Allie Chappell from McKenzie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Allie wears the feet of Rowdy, the school mascot. Allie secretly served as the Wildcat mascot.
Bethel University Confers Degrees During Spring Commencement
McKENZIE (May 3) — Bethel University celebrated the achievements of approximately 300 graduates during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena. A total of 322 candidates for degrees were listed in the commencement program.
Obituaries
Mrs. Barbara Ann Holt, 77, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 with Bro. Robert …
HUNTINGDON - Skyler Hope Davis, 27, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Graveside services for Skyler are …
Ms. Victoria Marie Holder, 69, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. She was born March 4, 1956, in …
HUNTINGDON  - Mr. James E. Melton of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Mr. Melton was born March 10, …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Donald K. Drewry are Monday, May 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 11. 2025 at 5 …
Calendar of Events
Community Focus
General Sessions Judge Michael King was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Pictured are Judge King with Rotary President Christy Williams and Rotary Vice President Ricky Price.
Judge King Speaks to Rotarians
McKENZIE — Carroll County General Sessions Judge Michael King was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on April 15.
Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II
Airport Now Honors Memory Of Sergeant Lee Russell
HUNTINGDON (April 14) — The county airport is now the Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport. With a unanimous vote, the Carroll County Commission approved Resolution 4-11-25, naming the airport in honor of the late Tennessee State Trooper. Sgt. Russell tragically died in a helicopter crash while on duty in August 2022.
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.
A statue of Sam Siegel stands in Bruceton as a memorial of his contributions to the town and surrounding area.
Siegel Topic of Huntingdon Historical Society Program
HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Bruceton’s Sam Siegel and the Henry I. Siegel Company were the topic of a program by guest speaker Linda Smothers at the Huntingdon Historical Society meeting Wednesday.
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McKenzie Rebels
KINGSTON SPRINGS (May 13) — The McKenzie High School Rebels ended their soccer season Tuesday with a 4-0 loss in the Region 6A Soccer Tournament semifinal round to Harpeth. Rebel …
WAYNESBORO (May 9-10) — The McKenzie Rebels are Region 6A Baseball Tournament champions after two big wins. On Friday, they defeated Perry County 9-2. Saturday, they topped Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central 12-0. The tournament was hosted by Wayne County High School.
MARTIN (May 7) — The Huntingdon High School Mustangs claimed the District 12A Soccer Tournament championship Wednesday with a thrilling, 1-0 win over McKenzie.
ERIN (May 6) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels saw their season end Tuesday with a 5-2 loss to Houston County in the District 12A Softball Tournament.
Huntingdon Mustangs
HUNTINGDON (May 14) — The Huntingdon Mustangs are headed to the TSSAA Class 2A Baseball State Championship after sweeping Summertown in the first two games of a best-of-three Sectional series Wednesday, 5-2 and 7-0.
CAMDEN (May 14) — The Huntingdon Fillies are the runner-up of the Region 6AA Softball Tournament after an 11-4 loss to Camden Wednesday. The loss sent the Fillies on the road for a sectional against Forrest with a state tournament bid on the line.
HUNTINGDON (May 13) — Huntingdon High School hosted Cheatham County Tuesday night for a Region 6A Soccer Tournament semifinal and claimed a 3-1 win in overtime to advance to the championship game. The victory also secured a sectional appearance for the Mustangs.
KINGSTON SPRINGS (May 12) — The Huntingdon Fillies traveled to Harpeth High School for a Region 6AA Softball Tournament semifinal Monday against Cheatham County. The Fillies defeated the Lady Cubs 6-4 to advance to the championship game and secure a sectional appearance.
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

It’s The Opposite of Counting Sheep

I don’t know about you, but there are great universal mysteries that keep me up at night. It can be baffling for sure. And the loss of sleep can wreak havoc on your charming disposition as the sun welcomes the following day.

Where Are You From?

Where I live, one of the first questions you’re going to ask a person you’ve just met is, “Where are you from?” sometimes shortened to, “Where you from?”

A Cuckoo Story With A Better Than Average Ending

As you are well aware, I quit writing these newspaper articles a year ago. At about the same time, I stopped repairing old clocks. Loss of memory, out of ideas, and Leon (my best story source) passing away got me out of the former, and bad eyesight forced me to give up the latter.

Sadly, There Are No Chickens in Our Neighborhood

I may be the worst yardman in the world. It is not delightful work for me. I’d rather be running a half-marathon. Or playing golf. Or reading a book on General Custer’s last stand. Or teaching grandchildren how to play hopscotch in the driveway.
People
McKENZIE ­­­— McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and McKenzie Industrial Board honored the work and dedication of teachers of the McKenzie Special School District by providing lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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.
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.
Records
    • Marriage Licenses

      Reagan Renee Cunningham, 21, of Buena Vista, to Skylar Braeden Castleman, 22, of Buena Vista.

    • Huntingdon Police Reports

      Drug Violation According to a report by Officer Malachi Arline on April 23, he observed a gray Chrysler 300 speeding in a 30-mph zone on Buena …

In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 5-13-25

      Chocolate Chip Treasure Cookies 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 (14 oz.) can …

    • Recipes 4-29-25

      Sour Cream Cake 1 pkg Duncan Hines cake mix 8 oz. sour cream 1/3 cup Crisco oil 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 4 eggs

    • 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 …

General
Obituaries

Bobby Joe Kirby

Bobby Joe Kirby was born on February 22, 1936, in Clarksburg, Tenn. He was called home from Life Care Center in Bruceton, Tenn. on May 4, 2025 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his …

Lonnie Hodge

Lonnie Hodge, age 77, of Henry, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare. His service will be Saturday, May 10 , at McEvoy Funeral Home at 3 pm. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. …

Brian Keith Watson

Mr. Brian Keith Watson, 43, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Monday, May 5, 2025 at his residence. Brian was born October 15, 1981 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to the late Roger Watson, Sr. and Jo …

Charles “Howard” Ross

GLEASON, Tenn. - A memorial service for Charles “Howard” Ross is Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday at …

Mark Wayne Corley

Mr. Mark Wayne Corley, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Corley was born January 27, 1953 in Magnolia, Arkansas to …

Mark Wayne Corley

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mr. Mark Wayne Corley, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Corley was born January 27, 1953 in …

Malcolm Aldridge

HUNTINGDON -Malcolm Aldridge, 6, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Chapel of Dilday-Carter …

Brenda Lynn Smith

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -  Brenda Lynn Smith, 62, of Huntingdon died April 20, 2025, from lung cancer at her home. She was born on August 31, 1962. She was preceded in death by both her parents, …

Paula Rich

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mrs. Paula Rich, 63, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home. Funeral services are  Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., Fairview …

Arvin L. Morris

McKENZIE, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Arvin L. Morris are Saturday, April 26, 2025, at noon at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26, 2025, …

Steven Ross Sherwood

McKENZIE, Tenn.  - Graveside funeral services for Steven Ross Sherwood are Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Mt Olivet Cemetery-McKenzie. Interment will follow.  Mr. Sherwood, …

Windell G. McCartney

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mr. Windell G. McCartney, 86, of Huntingdon,  died Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Cherrywood Post-Acute in McKenzie. Funeral services are 2 PM Friday, May 2, 2025 in the …

Alberta McCulley

Alberta McCulley Obituary McKENZIE, Tenn. - Mrs. Alberta McCulley, 84, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Friday April 18, 2025 at Lakeside Senior Living. Memorial services were Friday April …

Fred Henry Allen

Mr. Fred Henry Allen, 80, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home. Funeral services were Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the Chapel of Chase …

Faye Campbell Jones

Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Campbell Jones are Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. …