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The family of Mrs. Sue Bush is hosting her 90th Birthday Party on July 19 at the McLemoresville Activities Center between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. more

7/8/25

Members of the MHS Class of 1979 enjoyed the 2024 MHSAA Decades Reunion tailgate party.

McKenzie High Decades Reunion Taking Shape

Planning continues for the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion that is less than three months away. It will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2025 in conjunction with the MHS football homecoming. more

Courtesy Brad Camp | 7/2/25

Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Tennessee Commissioner of Health, cuts the ribbon for the newly renovated Carroll County Health Department.

Carroll County Celebrates Renovated Health Department

HUNTINGDON (June 30) — The Carroll County Health Department, located at 633 High Street, celebrated a $795,000 renovation on Monday, June 30. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 7/1/25

Two Local Professionals Graduate From WestStar

Madison Endres and Rakaya Humphreys recently graduated from WestStar Leadership. more

7/1/25

Members of Beta Sigma Phi adorn the pier at McKenzie City Park with American flag swags. Pictured are (L to R): Bonnie Dillon, Gina Roegge, Sandra Spires, Amanda Lifsey, Judy Davis, Lisa Page, Jennifer Waldrup and Mistee Cooper.

Beta Sigma Phi Marks 40 Years of Community Service

McKENZIE — Beta Sigma Phi is a ladies' international service organization. The McKenzie chapter was organized May 28, 1985. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/1/25

Charles Kemp Honored by Shiloh Cemetery Board

Charles Kemp was recently honored for his 34 years of outstanding service as secretary and treasurer of the Shiloh Cemetery Board in McKenzie. Being such a valued board member, all were appreciative of his willingness to continue to remain on the board. more

6/26/25

Ella May Wyatt displayed works by (L to R) herself, her grandmother Ella Roffey and her mother Letha Roffey.

Local Talent on Display at ‘An Evening with Carroll Arts’

McKENZIE (June 21) — Carroll Arts, Inc., hosted its annual showcase, “An Evening with Carroll Arts”, Saturday night at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The event featured visual art and musical performances by talented Carroll County residents and natives. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/24/25

Eubanks, Byars Named TSWA All-State Baseball

NASHVILLE (June 23) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its All-State Baseball teams Monday. Two Huntingdon players were named to the Class 2A team. more

6/24/25

Front (L to R) — Robert Scott, Mark King, Robert Simmons, Tim Smith, Sheila Smith, Pat Fisher, Gene Burden, John Williams, Larry Stephens, Charlotte Horn, Tricia Smothers, Steve Dill, Ed Harris, and Tim McMinn. Back (L to R)— Ronnie Williams, Don McGee (Pam, his wife in front of him), Tom Stines, John Hickman, Joe Rich, Donnie Hall, Kenny, Scates, Richard Cross, Jimmy Crossett, Robert Jamison, Randle Roark, Steve McLain, Victor Clark, Trent Williams, Coy Moore, and Sara Townsend.

Norandal Employees Reunite

Norandal’s 25th Annual Retiree Luncheon was held June 21, 2025, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon with 30 retirees in attendance, several with their spouses. more

6/24/25

(L to R) Members of the 35th WestStar class are Front Row (seated): Margaret Taylor, Legon Roberson, Skye Prince, Chasity Burns, Chris Williams, Madison Endres, Timbo White, Sonya Covington, Kenra Simpson and Lindee McCurley; Second Row: Rakaya Humphreys, Logan Rogers, Alisha Melton, James Sneed, Jerri Moore, Sheree Douglas, Darren Walker, Teena Jarmon, Erica Bell, Angela Inman, Jennifer Smiley (WestStar assistant director and honorary class member), Bethany Edwards, Amanda Walker, Jason Fleming, Keith Dooley, Terry Bell, Don McCorry and Dr. Mary Giles; Back Row: Zach Bay, Bob Shutt, Derek Kissell, Jennie Keel, Terry McDade, Austin Kissell and Hayden Ellis.

Weststar Leadership Graduates 2025 Class

MARTIN (June 17) — The thirty-fifth graduating class of WestStar was honored during their official graduation ceremony in Jackson. more

6/24/25

Bethel/Eastside FCE Met

There were 5 members present for the June 12 meeting which was called to order by our vice president, Pennye Mays, in the home of Pennye and Mary Mays. We read the Club Pledge in unison followed by the thought for the day, "The tans will fade but the memories will last forever." more

6/19/25

Jacob Sullivan (right), a senior mass media and strategic communication major from Huntingdon, receives the West Tennessee PBS Scholarship from Rodney Freed, instructor of mass media and strategic communication.

Two from Huntingdon Earn UTM Media Honors

MARTIN (April 1) — The University of Tennessee at Martin recently held its annual Mass Media and Strategic Communication Awards Ceremony in the Russell Duncan Ballroom of the Boling University Center. Two students from Huntingdon were honored at the event. more

6/17/25

McKenzie’s Maggie Glass, new assistant coach for APSU women’s golf.

Glass is APSU Assistant Golf Coach

CLARKSVILLE (May 29) — After four years competing as a student-athlete on the Austin Peay State University women’s golf team, Maggie Glass has been named the Governors’ assistant women’s golf coach, head coach Jessica Combs announced Thursday. more

Courtesy APSU | 6/17/25

McKenzie's Maxwell Earns Professional Surveyor License

Austin (AJ) Maxwell of McKenzie has officially earned his Professional Surveyor License in the state of Tennessee, marking a major milestone in his professional journey. This achievement follows his successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Surveying Exam and the Tennessee State Specific Exam. more

6/9/25

West Carroll's LaPointe Earns Professional Survey’s License

Tyler LaPointe of Paris, a West Carroll graduate, earned his Professional Surveyor’s License, a testament to his dedication, technical expertise and leadership in the field of land surveying. With a career spanning both civilian and military roles, he has continually demonstrated a commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development. more

6/9/25

From left, Steve Bomar, Carl Byars and Steve Morris provided music on W.O. Warren Drive for the block party. Not pictured is Mike Wilson, who was also in the rotation of musicians.

McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Hosts Shrimp Boil, Block Party

McKENZIE (June 7) — The McKenzie Senior Citizens Center hosted its third annual shrimp boil and block party Saturday. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25

Seth Hatchett of Huntingdon, a rising senior triple-major at UT Martin, was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in its 2025 cohort. He is majoring in electrical engineering, cell and molecular biology and general chemistry. He plans to graduate in spring 2027. Hatchett is shown sitting outside of the Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building on the UT Martin campus.

UTM Student from Huntingdon Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

MARTIN — Seth Hatchett, a rising senior triple-major at the University of Tennessee at Martin from Huntingdon, was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in its 2025 cohort. Hatchett is the seventh UT Martin student to earn the prestigious scholarship or its honorable mention status. more

6/9/25

(L to R) Perry Cook Post Adjutant, Sara Smith - Citizenship, Trevor Boyd - Boys State, Ramon Sala - Boys State, Bronson McGinnis - Americanism and Charles Sanders - Post Chaplain. Congratulations to all students. Keep up the good work.

American Legion Awards Central Students

In May, American Legion Post 180 of Bruceton recognized Central High School students for citizenship, boys state, and Americanism during the end-of-year Central Awards Banquet held at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. more

6/3/25

Numerous Rotary dignitaries were on hand to thank Ash Young for his generous donation. (L to R): Rotary Governor Darrell Ailshie, Past District Governor Ed Perkins, Ash Young, Past District Governor Eddie Allred and Past District Governor Robert Huffman.

Young Honored by Rotary

McKENZIE (May 27) — Local businessman and philanthropist, Ash Young, CEO of Cachengo, was recently recognized for his financial contribution to Rotary International. more

6/3/25

Staff, trustees and program participants at the Obion River District Association Homecoming (L to R): Front Row - Rev. Terry Fuller, Rev. Daniel Wynne, Rev. Leroy Brent, Rev. Devon Cunningham and Rev. Chris Johnson; Second Row - Debbie Moore, Daisy Dudley, Regina Turner, Martha Greer, Fay Hooker, Dorothy Pruitt, Willie M. Hill and Danny Donaldson; Third Row - Andrea Fuller, Felicia Taylor, Owens Taylor, William D. Sowell, Lincoln Barnett, Johnnie Moore and Daryl Williams; Back Row - Rev. Nelson Falls, Jessie Harrell, Edgar Harrell and Tommie Hooker.

Obion River District Association Celebrates 150 Years

McKENZIE (June 1) — The Obion River District Association, a regional organization of churches headquartered in McKenzie, held its annual Homecoming Sunday evening and marked 150 years of worship and fellowship. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/2/25