Keeping Snakes Away
August 21, 2026
One of the most common calls I get in the summer is how to keep snakes away. Snake fences, moth balls and other approaches generally do not work. So how do we get rid of them?
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McKenzie High Alumni Association Donates to Schools
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 18) — McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) President Betsy Hall Campbell (Class of 1973) and Treasurer Lauren Hickman (2007) presented $500 donations to McKenzie High, Middle and Elementary Schools on Tuesday to help students in need.
Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
Joy Bell Stacey
August 20, 2026
TRENTON, Tenn. — A memorial visitation for Joy Bell Stacey is Friday, August 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. There will be no other services; her request was to be cremated.
June Williams
August 20, 2026
Mrs. June Williams, 92, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.
West Carroll Elementary Recognizes SOAR Students
August 20, 2026
TREZEVANT (August 20) — West Carroll Elementary School continues to celebrate student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, which honors students who exemplify the school's core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. The program recognizes students who…
Bethel University Launches Seven New Bachelor's Degree Programs
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE (Aug. 20) — Bethel University today announced the addition of seven new undergraduate majors: Artificial Intelligence, Biology Business, Cybersecurity, Human Resource Management, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Neuroscience.
George E. Howton
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for George E. Howton are on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment is at TN State Veterans Cemetery, Parkers Crossroads.
Steven Turner to Serve as Tennessee’s Deputy Adjutant General
August 19, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, has announced that Brig. Gen. Steven Turner will serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s next Deputy Adjutant General and Deputy Commissioner effective September 1. Turner will replace Maj. Gen. Michael…
Keeping Snakes Away
August 21, 2026
One of the most common calls I get in the summer is how to keep snakes away. Snake fences, moth balls and other approaches generally do not work. So how do we get rid of them?
McKenzie High Alumni Association Donates to Schools
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 18) — McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) President Betsy Hall Campbell (Class of 1973) and Treasurer Lauren Hickman (2007) presented $500 donations to McKenzie High, Middle and Elementary Schools on Tuesday to help students in need.
Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
Joy Bell Stacey
August 20, 2026
TRENTON, Tenn. — A memorial visitation for Joy Bell Stacey is Friday, August 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. There will be no other services; her request was to be cremated.
June Williams
August 20, 2026
Mrs. June Williams, 92, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.
West Carroll Elementary Recognizes SOAR Students
August 20, 2026
TREZEVANT (August 20) — West Carroll Elementary School continues to celebrate student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, which honors students who exemplify the school's core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. The program recognizes students who…
Bethel University Launches Seven New Bachelor's Degree Programs
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE (Aug. 20) — Bethel University today announced the addition of seven new undergraduate majors: Artificial Intelligence, Biology Business, Cybersecurity, Human Resource Management, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Neuroscience.
George E. Howton
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for George E. Howton are on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment is at TN State Veterans Cemetery, Parkers Crossroads.
Steven Turner to Serve as Tennessee’s Deputy Adjutant General
August 19, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, has announced that Brig. Gen. Steven Turner will serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s next Deputy Adjutant General and Deputy Commissioner effective September 1. Turner will replace Maj. Gen. Michael…
Kathy Louise Shaw
August 19, 2026
Kathy Louise Shaw, 66 years old, died at her residence on August 14, 2026. She worked in retail and food services.
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Do You Remember? Granade Bottling Company
August 21, 2026
Granade Bottling Company of McKenzie operated in the early 1900s at the intersection of North Main and Walnut - where J&J Racing Company is now located. Tracey Nutting of Gleason brought this bottle into The Banner on Thursday, August 20. The company bottled flavors such as
Bethel University Launches Seven New Bachelor's Degree Programs
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE (Aug. 20) — Bethel University today announced the addition of seven new undergraduate majors: Artificial Intelligence, Biology Business, Cybersecurity, Human Resource Management, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Neuroscience.
Nathan Whiting Welcomed as New VP of Operations at LIS
August 18, 2026
PARIS (August 18) — Nathan Whiting has been named the new vice president of operations at L.I. Smith & Associates, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience to the Paris-based company.
Opinion
Keeping Snakes Away
August 21, 2026
One of the most common calls I get in the summer is how to keep snakes away. Snake fences, moth balls and other approaches generally do not work. So how do we get rid of them?
Hunker Down With Kes: Our Minds Need Bigger Yoga Pants
August 18, 2026
I had to write a report in Miss Belle Alexander’s history class in the third grade. I asked Dad for some direction. He deadpanned, “Son, don’t tell them everything you know in the first paragraph.”
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: They Call Him 'Rambo'
August 18, 2026
His check has been signed by the Lewis County School District in Tennessee for forty years, but he works for the kids.
People
Carroll County Fair Hosts Annual Dog Show
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 15) — The annual Carroll County Fair Dog Show was Saturday morning in the civic center. There were 13 dogs competing in 15 categories.
Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 13) — The Carroll County Civic Center was the place for senior citizens on Thursday during the annual Senior Citizen Day.
Tennessee Trees Inspire Mona Batchelor’s Debut Children’s Novel
August 17, 2026
In Mona Martin Batchelor's debut children's novel, "Nora T and the Champion Tree," the retired McKenzie High School librarian uses the Tennessee Champion Tree Program to teach young readers about environmental stewardship, family traditions and the power one person has to make a…
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Dr. Lee Carter is New TSBA President
August 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Dr. Lee Carter is now the president of the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA). Dr. Carter announced his new role to the Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) Board of Education during its August meeting.
McKenzie High Alumni Association Donates to Schools
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 18) — McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) President Betsy Hall Campbell (Class of 1973) and Treasurer Lauren Hickman (2007) presented $500 donations to McKenzie High, Middle and Elementary Schools on Tuesday to help students in need.
West Carroll Elementary Recognizes SOAR Students
August 20, 2026
TREZEVANT (August 20) — West Carroll Elementary School continues to celebrate student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, which honors students who exemplify the school's core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. The program recognizes students who…
Community Focus
Bethel Kicks Off Rotary Auction Donations
August 18, 2026
Bethel University provided the first donation for the annual McKenzie Rotary Auction, continuing a long-standing tradition between the university and the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Former Police Station to House McKenzie Rotary Food Pantry
August 14, 2026
McKENZIE (August 13) — After living primarily in McKenzie City Hall for several months, the McKenzie Rotary Club's food pantry has officially found a home. During Thursday night's meeting, the McKenzie City Council agreed to house the food pantry in the city's former police…
Gleason School Receives Yard of the Month
August 11, 2026
Gleason School is the City of Gleason's August Yard of the Month. Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson presented the award to Principal Lee Lawrence recently in recognition of the many community and school initiatives to maintain and improve the school property.
Carroll County Goes Back to School
August 10, 2026
Thousands of students across Carroll County made their trek back to school last week, with August 4 being the official first day of the 2026-27 school year.
Senior Day on the Midway is Thursday
August 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Senior Day on the Midway at the Carroll County Fair is Thursday, August 13 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. inside the Carroll County Civic Center at 201 Fairgrounds Road.
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Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
Sports Writers Place McKenzie, Huntingdon, Martin-Westview in Top Rankings
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
Mustang Offense Sharp in Jamboree Action with Lexington
August 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — Huntingdon High School seniors Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading the Huntingdon Mustangs to a convincing 22-0 shutout of Lexington in the annual Huntingdon QB Jamboree. Smith, the reigning BlueCross…
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status Among Champions of Character
August 10, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For the eleventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 203 Five-Star Winners in the nation.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Rebels Look Solid in Scrimmage with Tigers
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the Lexington Tigers Friday at Bethel University for their final home scrimmage of the preseason. The Rebels performed well on both sides of the ball for a one-score edge in the varsity portion of the scrimmage.
Rebels Fall to Minutemen
August 21, 2026
LEXINGTON (August 18) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Tuesday to face Lexington Middle School football at Caywood Elementary. The host Minutemen stopped a deep Rebel drive to start the game, then took control on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 win.
McKenzie Shooting Sports Celebrates Phenomenal Season
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Shooting Sports team gathered Sunday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park to celebrate a successful season. Shooters were presented with awards earned at matches throughout the season.
Sports Writers Place McKenzie, Huntingdon, Martin-Westview in Top Rankings
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
Mustang Offense Sharp in Jamboree Action with Lexington
August 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — Huntingdon High School seniors Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading the Huntingdon Mustangs to a convincing 22-0 shutout of Lexington in the annual Huntingdon QB Jamboree. Smith, the reigning BlueCross…
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status Among Champions of Character
August 10, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For the eleventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 203 Five-Star Winners in the nation.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Rebels Look Solid in Scrimmage with Tigers
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the Lexington Tigers Friday at Bethel University for their final home scrimmage of the preseason. The Rebels performed well on both sides of the ball for a one-score edge in the varsity portion of the scrimmage.
Obituaries
Joy Bell Stacey
August 20, 2026
TRENTON, Tenn. — A memorial visitation for Joy Bell Stacey is Friday, August 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. There will be no other services; her request was to be cremated.
June Williams
August 20, 2026
Mrs. June Williams, 92, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.
George E. Howton
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for George E. Howton are on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment is at TN State Veterans Cemetery, Parkers Crossroads.
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Macedonia Community Center Fish Fry Macedonia Community Center hosts a fish fry on Saturday, September 5 from 4-7 p.m.
Sweet Tea Festival is This Weekend
August 17, 2026
McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 20-23, 2026, in downtown McKenzie. The city-sponsored event features entertainment, arts and crafts booths, food trucks, car show, and a small carnival.
Aug 11
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McKenzie Senior Center schedule Wednesday, August 12, 6-8 a.m., line dance class, $5. Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair.
Matter of Record
Property Transfers
August 18, 2026
William Garth Jackson to Colton Lee Jackson in District 13.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 18, 2026
Driving Under the Influence — Timothy Baker, Park Street, McKenzie, was charged with Driving Under the Influence on August 12.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 12) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 12.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
County General Sessions Report
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 5.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 11, 2026
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Driving on Suspended License — On July 29, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction on Highway 70A in McLemoresville when he observed a silver Nissan Altima traveling without functioning registration lights. As…
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Theft of Handgun — According to a report made on July 23, Sgt. Ethan Parham took a report at the Huntingdon Police Department regarding a stolen handgun.
Marriage Licenses
August 11, 2026
Jessica Voyles Avalon, 39, of Lexington, to Terry Lynn Burton Jr., 37, of Lexington.
Property Transfers
August 11, 2026
Nicholas Burns and wife, Pamela Jane Appleton to Nicholas B. or Pamela Jane Appleton, as trustees. No district listed.
Property Transfers
August 18, 2026
William Garth Jackson to Colton Lee Jackson in District 13.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 18, 2026
Driving Under the Influence — Timothy Baker, Park Street, McKenzie, was charged with Driving Under the Influence on August 12.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 12) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 12.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Driving on Suspended License — Celonza Rudolph, Graysville, Alabama, was charged with Driving on Suspended License on August 5.
County General Sessions Report
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 5.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
August 11, 2026
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Driving on Suspended License — On July 29, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction on Highway 70A in McLemoresville when he observed a silver Nissan Altima traveling without functioning registration lights. As…
Huntingdon Police Reports
August 11, 2026
Theft of Handgun — According to a report made on July 23, Sgt. Ethan Parham took a report at the Huntingdon Police Department regarding a stolen handgun.
Marriage Licenses
August 11, 2026
Jessica Voyles Avalon, 39, of Lexington, to Terry Lynn Burton Jr., 37, of Lexington.
Property Transfers
August 11, 2026
Nicholas Burns and wife, Pamela Jane Appleton to Nicholas B. or Pamela Jane Appleton, as trustees. No district listed.
Carroll County General Sessions
August 4, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 29) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 29.
