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McKENZIE (November 4) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie hosted its annual charity auction to raise money for its service activities in McKenzie.
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NASHVILLE (November 7) — Semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award were announced Thursday. McKenzie senior quarterback Tate Surber and Huntingdon senior quarterback Gray Eubanks were among the five semifinalists in their respective classifications.
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HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon has a new mayor and three new councilpersons, who represent a younger generation than previously. They were administered the oath of office last week to immediately begin their public service.
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HUNTINGDON (November 7) — Recently, Carroll County was awarded a $50,000 Three-Star Grant from the State of Tennessee.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 11/12/24 |
PARIS (November 7) — On November 7, over 300 attendees gathered at the West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital (WTHHC) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked a new chapter in healthcare for the community.
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McKENZIE (November 11) — McKenzie High School’s Student Council sponsored the annual Veteran’s Day program in the gymnasium. Area veterans were invited to be honored as part of the annual ceremony.
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CARROLL COUNTY (November 5) — Huntingdon has a new mayor. Chad Edwards is a political newcomer, who sought and won the Town of Huntingdon’s highest office.
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HUNTINGDON (November 5, 2024) -- FINALS
Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Carroll County, Tennessee Only unless otherwise indicated
Unofficial Results
*= local winner.
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NASHVILLE (November 1) — The Tennessee Historical Commission announces the awarding of 23 matching grants totaling $2 million from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) program.
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McKENZIE (November 2) — The Walter Butler Stadium was officially dedicated to the recently retired president of the local, private four-year university.
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HUNTINGDON — Tennessee Department of Transportation authorized the construction of an industrial access road into Huntingdon Industrial Park-South, along State Route 22 South.
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HUNTINGDON (October 28) — Just eight days prior to the November 5 general elections, Republicans stopped on the courtsquare of Huntingdon for one of many campaign stops across the state.
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HUNTINGDON (October 22) — Mayor Nina Smothers and the town council honored three departing members at Tuesday’s meeting. Carl Byars, Charles Hodges and Lori Nolen are not seeking reelection in next month’s election.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/29/24 |
McKENZIE — Williams Furniture Company, 26 Broadway Street, in downtown McKenzie has sold the furniture store in downtown McKenzie to Tony Prince, owner of Premier Furniture and Bedding in Union City and Jackson. He assumes ownership on November 1.
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10/29/24
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When a person dies, it sends ripples like an earthquake. Some people are at the epicenter while others barely feel a tremor. Unfortunately for our small community, the ripples of Mr. Charles Pruneau’s death were felt far and wide as any good teacher’s influence has an immeasurable reach in the world, but Mr. Pruneau was so much more than just an educator.
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McKENZIE (October 24) — The 11th annual Boo Bash in downtown McKenzie was the biggest ever, according to event sponsors, the City of McKenzie and Bethel University. An estimated 4,000 people attended the annual event that was scheduled for two hours but extended well beyond that time because of the larger than expected number of attendees.
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10/29/24
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Updated on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.
McKENZIE — It is with bittersweet sorrow that we said goodbye to a longtime resident and pillar of our community. Mr. Charles L. Pruneau died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, October 22, 2024, with his daughter and family by his side. He is survived by his daughter Michelle (Rick) Doscher, grandsons Stephen (Jennifer) Pressley, Alex (Bryanna) Pressley, great-granddaughter Camille Pressley, and sister Donna L. Pruneau.
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10/23/24
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Haunted House at War Zone
War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 US-79, McKenzie, hosts a haunted house every weekend in October. Hours are 7 p.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. on Sunday. It will be open on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31 from 7 p.m.-midnight. For more information, call 731-251-3099.
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HUNTINGDON (October 21) — The Tennessee Lottery’s newest millionaire picked her winning Powerball numbers with her brother, who has passed away, in mind. “All of the numbers I pick to play are related to him,” said Charissa A. of Huntingdon, who won one-million dollars by matching five Powerball numbers drawn on October 12, 2024.
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10/22/24
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