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Brooklyn Polinski, 18, is the 2022 Carroll County Fairest of the Fair. She is a freshman at Jackson State Community College and a resident of Atwood.

CARROLL COUNTY FAIREST OF FAIR 2022 — Brooklyn Polinski, 18, a graduate of West Carroll High School and a student at Jackson State Community College is the 2022 Fairest of the Fair. She is the daughter of Jessica Estes and Tommy Polinski of Atwood. She has blond hair and green eyes. Her career choice is to become a registered nurse. more

9/27/22

Dale Kelley Family — Carlene Kelley holds the plaque honoring the late Mayor Dale Kelley. Seated (L to R): Cliff Kelley, Amanda Wallace, Carlene Kelley and Meredith Surber. Back Row (L to R): Max, Holly, Ty, and Quinn Kelley, and Rick Wallace, Cole Edwards, and Tommy, Eli and Tate Surber.

Kelley, Vickers Families Honored During Huntingdon Festival

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Dale R. Kelley was honored as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Lucy Vickers was honored as the Pioneer Family recipient during the 29th annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/27/22

West Carroll Homecoming Queen — Sydney Bosley, a senior, was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at West Carroll.

Sydney Bosley Crowned West Carroll Homecoming Queen

Freshman Representative: Madison Polinski. Madison, the daughter of Tommy Polinski and Stephanie Polinski. more

9/20/22

Shands Selected Huntingdon Homecoming Queen

Huntingdon — Huntingdon High School celebrated Homecoming ’22 last week capped by the naming of the Homecoming Queen and Royalty and of course the Homecoming game. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/20/22

Huntingdon Heritage Festival Is Saturday

The Town of Huntingdon hosts its 29th Heritage Festival Saturday, September 24, with free, family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is on Huntingdon’s historic town square. more

9/20/22

Dr. Brock Martin, Chiropractor of the Year, with Past Pres. Dr. RJ Crawford.

Brock Martin Named Chiropractor of the Year

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) presented Dr. Brock Martin of Huntingdon with their esteemed Chiropractor of the Year award for his significant achievements and dedication to excellence. more

9/20/22

Mayor Jill Holland presents Dr. James (Jimmy) Padgett with a proclamation and key to the city.

McKenzie Celebrates Award, Honors Retiring Businesspeople

McKENZIE (September 15) — The City of McKenzie, local businesses, and hundreds of area citizens celebrated two milestones - the recent Small City Progress Award awarded to the City of McKenzie at the Tennessee Municipal League, and the retirement of three long-time businesspeople. more

9/20/22

Craig Moates Retires From McKenzie Police Department

Craig Moates has retired as the chief of police for McKenzie after eight years in the position, according to Mayor Jill Holland. more

9/20/22

Zoning map presenting the new L-1A, L-2 and L-3 zones near Lake Halford.

Zoning Vote Stirs Emotions at County Board Meeting

HUNTINGDON (September 12) — The September meeting of the Carroll County Commissioner opened with a public hearing to discuss the possibility of zoning changes near Lake Halford formerly known as the Carroll County 1,000 Acre Lake. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/20/22

Brian Travis is recuperating after a single-car accident.

McKenzie Man Airlifted After Accident

McKENZIE (September 9) — A McKenzie man is recuperating from injuries sustained in a single-car accident on September 9, around 4:50 p.m. more

9/13/22

McKenzie Promotes White to Assistant Police Chief

McKENZIE (September 8) — Thursday evening, during the regular meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, the council was made aware of the recent promotion of the police department’s Ryan White from lieutenant to assistant chief. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/13/22

Memorial Service Set for Judge Williams

Judge John Everett Williams of Huntingdon, Tenn. died Friday, September 2, 2022 while on his annual pilgrimage at Burning Man. more

9/13/22

Henry County Solar Farm-Puryear on Target for Completion in December

Puryear, Tenn. — The 6.75 megawatt solar installation at Paris Solar Farm – Puryear is on pace to be completed by early December. more

By Shannon McFarlin
NWTN Radio | 9/6/22

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. She started in 1973 and retired in 2022. She was presented a plaque from Ryan Drewry, General Manager. Pictured are Hilda and family members, Stuart, Nathan, Kelley, husband Chuck, and grandchildren Jack and Brady.

Two Retire From Carroll County Electric

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

9/6/22

Steele Plant Farms, owned by the Sanders and Hudson families, were the grand marshals of the 2022 Tater Town Special.

Tatertown Special’s 49th Event Was a Success

Gleason, Tennessee, a.k.a Tatertown, USA was a busy place as the Gleason Gazelles and the Gleason Community during the 49th Annual Tatertown Special. more

9/6/22

Mrs. Betty Wallace being administered Oath of Office by School Board Chairman William Robinson.

West Carroll School Board Adds New Members

ATWOOD — The West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, September 1, for their regular monthly session. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22

County Commission to Vote on Zoning Change For Resort, Substance-Abuse Treatment Center

HUNTINGDON — Carroll County commissioners convene Monday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. to vote on a change to the planning regulations in the area of the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake. more

9/6/22

Lori Nolen is New Huntingdon Councilperson

HUNTINGDON (September 2) — Lori Nolen is the new councilperson in the Town of Huntingdon. She was selected to fill the vacancy created when Vice-Mayor Nina Smothers assumed the office of mayor upon the death of Mayor Dale Kelley. more

9/6/22

Briley Auvenshine was chosen as the 2022 Football Homecoming Queen.

2022 McKenzie Homecoming Royalty

Every year Homecoming is a very special event and this year is no exception. more

9/6/22

County-wide Officials — (seated) General Sessions Judge Michael King. (L to R) District Attorney Neil Thompson, Sheriff Andy Dickson, Circuit Court Clerk Sarah Bradberry, Road Commissioner Ricky Scott, Property Assessor Rita Jones, Road Commissioner Ronnie Wade, Trustee Paula Bolen, County Clerk Darlene Kirk, Register of Deeds Natalie Porter and County Mayor Joseph Butler.

Officials Take Oath of Office

HUNTINGDON (September 1) — Recently elected and reelected officials of Carroll County and members of the judiciary, who serve the 24th Judicial District were administered the oath of office on Thursday, September 1, 1:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22