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Tuesday, February 27
Lula Mae Hall, the eldest of ten children, was born on November 10, 1928, to the late David and Luella (Bell) Hall, in the small, mighty town of McLemoresville, Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 27
Portia Morgan Zellars is a dedicated family member, educator, and church and community volunteer who has spent her entire adult life pouring into generations of students in the public schools in Charleston, Missouri.
Tuesday, February 27
Inside this week's edition of The McKenzie Banner you will find the Celebrating Black History special edition featuring local residents of color and their accomplishments. Pick it up at the newsstand …
Tuesday, February 27
Today, Bethel University is a strong, vibrant, and diversified campus because of Reverend Joel Rice’s decision to break barriers and attend Bethel College.
Tuesday, February 27
In an exclusive interview with Coach Michael Jasper, Bethel University’s head football coach, I gained invaluable insight into his journey and the profound significance of representation in leadership roles within the football industry. Coach Jasper shared his experiences, challenges, and vision for a more inclusive future.
Tuesday, February 27
Burlap bags may not be at the top of most children’s Christmas list for shiny new toys, but these “grass sacks” provided fun play for young Willie Huffman, who rode along as his mother dragged him across a field on the bag she filled with cotton, picked by hand. As Huffman grew a little older, he would also find himself picking cotton from the fields, in addition to mowing lawns and hauling hay at only 12 years old.
Tuesday, February 27
In 1974, Ricky Price was a senior at McKenzie High School. While many of his fellow graduates visited area colleges on their ‘career day’, Price chose instead to visit Pepsi, based in Martin at the time. In 2024, Price celebrates 50 years at the family-owned Pepsi MidAmerica and as a graduate of McKenzie High School.
Tuesday, February 27
On February 21, 2024, Cheryl Oglesby-Townes walked up the sidewalk to McKenzie High School, not as a student as she did some 30 years ago, but as an honorary speaker for a program held at the school to commemorate Black History Month.
Tuesday, February 27
McKENZIE — Geneva Bledsoe had the best career and many precious memories of the many students she taught. She now moves slower but still enjoys a car ride with her daughter, Jennifer, who moved back home to live with her mom and is helping her celebrate 100 years of life. The official birthday was Tuesday, February 20, but the celebration continued as cards, e-mails, and flowers continued to arrive in celebration of Mrs. Bledsoe. The goal was 100 cards for her 100th birthday. Jennifer said the cards, letters, texts, and flowers keep coming.
Tuesday, February 27
Recently, The Banner has received feedback that the point size of the text in the newspaper is too small and too hard to read. So, how’s this? I increased the point size and changed the typeface to one seemingly more readable, but that may be up for debate. Truthfully, it has been on my list of things to do this year, to update the look of the newspaper and upsize the text at least one point for those struggling to read it at its former size.
Tuesday, February 27
NASHVILLE (February 22) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are partnering to encourage Tennesseans to prepare ahead of spring severe weather threats.
Tuesday, February 27
McKENZIE (February 24) — The Bethel Wildcats returned to action Saturday and continued their winning ways with a doubleheader sweep of visiting University of Michigan-Dearborn. The Cats won 16-3 and 7-1.
Tuesday, February 27
McKENZIE (February 25) — On Sunday, the state finalist Rebel football team was recognized for their phenomenal season.
Tuesday, February 27
The Milan Lions Club is hosting the annual ‘Sight Bowl’ this Friday night between the Bulldogs of MHS and the defending Class 1A state runners-up, the McKenzie Rebels. The scrimmage game is at Johnnie Hale Stadium, Milan at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27
McKENZIE (February 26) — Bethel University announces the winners of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition. After a rigorous selection process, Jayden Hendricks from Cottontown, Tenn., and Lauryn Russell from Paris, Tenn. have emerged as the recipients of this esteemed scholarship.
Tuesday, February 27
Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with my birthday, of all things. From the minute I was born, 12:40 a.m. to be exact. I was robbed of something every other person takes for granted: their birth date.
Tuesday, February 27
Leap Day is Thursday, February 29, adding a day to February to correct the calendar in a four-year cycle.
Tuesday, February 27
UNION CITY (February 20) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) opened the mainline of SR 690 (future I-69) in Obion County on Wednesday, February 21. Crews were there Wednesday morning to make the transition from the then current roadway to the new roadway direction.
Tuesday, February 27
A McKenzie man with an extensive criminal history is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Gleason leads to the discovery of multiple prescription drugs inside of the car he was traveling in.
Tuesday, February 27
Voters in Carroll County and the remainder of Tennessee vote on Super Tuesday, March 5 in the Presidential Preference Primary.
Tuesday, February 27
HUNTINGDON (February 21) — Huntingdon High School students will change their academic schedule next year as a new five-class school day goes into effect.
Tuesday, February 27
HUNTINGDON (February 26) — A Monday afternoon shooting at Hillcourt Apartments in Huntingdon caused lockdowns at multiple locations in Carroll County.
Tuesday, February 27
HUNTINGDON — The deadline to pay Carroll County property taxes is Thursday, February 29 - Leap Day.
Tuesday, February 27
Over the weekend both the Huntingdon Fillies and the Mustangs advanced in region play. Although familiar territory for the Fillies, the Mustangs moved forward for the first time in three years.
Tuesday, February 27
McKenzie (February 24) — The Rebels came out ready; they started the game with a 13-0 run. McKenzie was just as fierce on the defensive end, holding Collinwood to only four points in the first quarter. With a few big plays from Stafford Roditis and some threes from Hayden Garrett, the Rebels ended the first quarter up 24-4.
Tuesday, February 27
McKENZIE (February 23) — Perry County came out hot scoring the first five points of the quarter. McKenzie quickly retaliated with a basket from Madeline Gottshall and a three from Molly French.
Tuesday, February 27
After a strong showing the Gleason Lady Bulldogs basketball season has drawn to a close. The #4 seed Lady Bulldogs faced off against the #1 seed Humboldt on Friday dropping a nail-biter, 45-42.
Tuesday, February 27
Humane Society Events Kitnip Do you want cute toys and yummy treats for your kitty/kitties and to help CCHS at the same time?
Tuesday, February 27
Strawberry Salad 1 small pkg strawberry jello 1/2 cup boiling water 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen strawberries 2 small bananas, crushed 1/2 pint sour cream
Tuesday, February 27
Shoplifting — Wendy Love Calderon, 49, Highway 124, McKenzie was charged with Theft-Shoplifting after an incident on February 24.
Tuesday, February 27
Drug Violations — Ronnie Glenn Smith, 56, who is from Hollow Rock, but is homeless, was charged with Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule VI (Marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Feb. 16 following a traffic stop by Deputy Chance Townes.
Tuesday, February 27
HUNTINGDON (February 21) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on February 21.
Tuesday, February 27
Eric A. Chambers to Charlotte Ladawn and Braden-Allen. District 21.
Tuesday, February 27
Revoked License — Jeffrey Dean Goble, 61, of Huntingdon was charged with Driving on Revoked Driver’s License by Officer Brad Allen on Feb. 13.
Tuesday, February 27
* Brian Christopher Boyd, 44, of Somerville to Stacy Leann McLean Wilson, 36, of Jackson.
Tuesday, February 27
William Shakespeare’s line from King Henry IV, “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown,” sums up the first five months as co-owner of Tri-County Publishing. Now, I’m not calling myself the king or stating we have an empire, that is far from the truth. But when you own a business, you have to beware of a constant barrage of possible threats and shortfalls.
Tuesday, February 27
People have been so kind to me about these little stories over the years. And I certainly appreciate that. I have said from the beginning that I am not a writer. You think about Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Will Rogers, Jon Meacham...those guys could turn a blank page into a moving picture show...
