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West Carroll community stands with the 2025 valedictorian, Sawyer Sutton, as he begins a long recovery following an accident caused by a drunk driver.
Known for his kind, quiet demeanor, Sawyer …
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6/11/25
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McKENZIE — Hospital Wing air ambulance held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new helicopter base at the Sergeant Lee Russell-Carroll County Airport on Thursday, June 5.
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6/11/25
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McKENZIE — First responders with McKenzie Fire/Rescue and Baptist EMS revived a patient who went into cardiac arrest while he was being packaged for transport by EMS.
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6/10/25
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The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. The following items are on the agenda:
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6/10/25
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PARIS (June 6) — Travis McLeese of Paris was arrested for DUI and violation of the implied consent law Thursday evening.
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Information Courtesy Shannon McFarlin/Radio NWTN and Mobile Patrol
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6/10/25
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Every mornin he came out of his house and boarded the school bus, his red-rimmed eyes and tear-stained cheeks betrayed how homesick he felt the farther he got away from home.
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By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 6/10/25 |
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I was born and raised in a small, rural town in West Tennessee. We could say “aw shucks,” “hankering,” and “bless your heart” with a definite Southern drawl way before we learned to walk.
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By Kesley Colbert
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6/10/25
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BRUCETON, Tenn. — The Town of Bruceton celebrates its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 14, 2025, noon at 209 Cheatham Street.
City officials welcome everyone to the unsealing of the …
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6/10/25
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McKENZIE (June 9) — Downtown McKenzie gained another new business as The Happy Book Stack opened its doors for the first time Monday morning.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25 |
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COSTA RICA — Thirteen adults and high school students from Bruceton and Camden made a positive impact during their volunteer service in Costa Rica at an animal rescue center and along the …
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6/9/25
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McKENZIE (June 3) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education is preparing for the proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins on July 1. During an informal workshop …
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6/4/25
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The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is entering an exciting new era, thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Town of Huntingdon and local nonprofit Friends of The Dixie. This transition …
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6/4/25
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HUNTINGDON (May 28) — McKenzie Councilman Jessie Townes received judicial diversion on charges of Assault on a First Responder during the May 28 General Sessions hearing.
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6/4/25
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HUNTINGDON (May 27) — The Huntingdon Town Council met Tuesday with a light agenda including action on bids for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/3/25 |
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McKENZIE (May 28) — The McKenzie Municipal-Regional Planning Commission met Wednesday afternoon to discuss proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and a request to split a property into two lots.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/3/25 |
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HUNTINGDON (May 29) — Electric rates are set to increase in October following approval by the Carroll County Electric Department Board during Thursday's meeting.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/3/25 |
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UNION CITY (May 23) — Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association held its third annual Legislative Breakfast at Discovery Park in Union City.
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6/3/25
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McKENZIE — The McKenzie Station Splash Pad reopened on Tuesday, May 27 to the delight of area children.
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6/3/25
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MURFREESBORO (May 23) — The Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers are the TSSAA Class 1A Softball State Championship runner-up following an 8-1 loss to Eagleville in the title game played at Middle Tennessee State University.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/3/25 |
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MURFREESBORO (May 24) — The Huntingdon Mustang baseball team, after playing two dramatic games on Friday to reach the state title game for the second year in a row, ran up against a talented Lakeland Prep team on Saturday and lost 9-1 to the Lions to claim a second consecutive runner-up finish in the state tournament.
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By Russell Bush
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 6/3/25 |