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McKenzie Banner October 18, 2022

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In this issue

  • Mayor Jill Holland Answers Questions During Forum

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKENZIE (October 11) — What was expected to be a debate between the two candidates for the office of mayor of McKenzie resulted in only one candidate attending. Mayor Jill Holland challenged challenger Ryan Griffin to debate the issues of the race, however, Griffin did not respond to the invitation and was not present at the Park Theatre venue.

  • Carroll County Chamber Banquet Coming Soon

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 39th Annual Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on Monday, October 24, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon.

  • McKenzie Elementary King, Queen Nominations

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKenzie Elementary School’s Fall Festival King and Queen will be crowned during the event on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School, 165 Brooks Avenue, McKenzie, and also includes a costume contest, games and other fun activities. Nominations from each class in grades Pre-K through fourth have been announced. 

  • Trezevant Town Board Meets

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    TREZEVANT — The Trezevant Town Board met in their regular monthly session on Tuesday, October 11 with little action to be taken on the agenda.

  • County Commissioners Receive Update on Federal Money

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    HUNTINGDON (October 10) —  Monday evening during the regular monthly meeting of the Carroll County Legislative Body, commissioners were provided an update from County Mayor Joseph Butler on the expenditures of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant package. 

  • DaVita Dialysis Opens in Huntingdon

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    HUNTINGDON (October 13) — DaVita Dialysis opened its entirely new facility at 50 Taylor Avenue, Huntingdon following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 13.

  • City Purchases Lighting for Pickleball Courts

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKENZIE (October 13) — Pickleball, anyone? The city of McKenzie will soon have six new pickleball courts at the location of the former tennis courts, along Como Street in McKenzie City Park.

  • Wilkins Named TSSAA Girls’ Coach of the Year

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKenzie Lady Rebel Basketball Coach John Wilkins was named 2021-2022 Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year by the TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association).

  • Two Promoted in McKenzie Police Department

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKENZIE (October 13) — Two local police officers were promoted by new Police Chief Ryan White. The chief announced the promotions during the October 13 meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council.

  • Magnolia Avenue is Newly Paved

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKENZIE — State Route 124/Magnolia Avenue was paved last week by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

  • Young Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    I am Bobby Young, candidate for McKenzie City Council re-election. I have lived in McKenzie all my life and married Emily Rich Young. We have two sons, Nicholas and Nathan, and four grandchildren, Abbie, Noah, Parker and Eli.

  • McKenzie Banner Classifieds 10-18-22

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

  • McKenzie, Huntingdon Begin Post-Season Tournaments

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKenzie Soccer McKenzie played host to Gibson County in District Semifinal action on Tuesday, October 4.

  • Bat Cats Sign McKenzie Standout

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    McKENZIE – The Bethel Wildcat baseball program signed local standout Hayden Hixson Thursday. Hayden is the son of Eddie and Monica Hixson of McKenzie and will major in Education. 

  • Kyleigh Carter Scores 30th Goal

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    HUNTINGDON (October 11) — Huntingdon Senior Kyleigh Carter, #30, on the Huntingdon Girls Soccer Team, scored her 30th goal of the season in Tuesday night’s 7-1 win over Peabody. Carter had four goals in the District Semifinal match.

  • West Carroll Blanks Greenfield

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    GREENFIELD — After a week off, the West Carroll War Eagles entered the last leg of their regular season with a trip to Greenfield for a region matchup with the Yellow Jackets. With state playoffs looming in a few weeks, this game would help settle third and fourth place in Region 7A.

  • Local Fall Festivities

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    A variety of fall festivities are occurring in Carroll County through the end of October.

  • Gleason Beats McEwen, 44-36

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    GLEASON (October 14) — After securing a 24-8 halftime lead, the Gleason Bulldogs were at an advantage over the visiting McEwen Warriors team, a Region 6-1A opponent.

  • Gleason Middle School Jamboree

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    GLEASON — It’s always easy to tell when it’s time for middle school basketball when the Gleason Middle School Jamboree rolls around. The jamboree got underway Saturday morning, October 15 with South Gibson and Greenfield girls tipping it off. South Gibson defeated the Lady ‘Jackets 46-31 while the Greenfield boys lost 45-21.

  • Calendar 10-18-22

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Humane Society Hosts Halloween Bingo, Cake Walk The Carroll County Humane Society will host a Halloween Bingo and Cake Walk on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Farm Bureau Insurance building, 125 Third Avenue, Huntingdon. Fun for the entire family begins at 1 p.m. Donations of cakes for the cake walk are appreciated. For more information, contact the shelter at their new phone number 731-358-1019.

  • Local Fall Sports Schedule: October 17-24

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Tuesday, October 18 Middle School Basketball

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Lydia Ann Wilson, 23, of Huntingdon to Jerry Allan Vanderpool, 24, of Huntingdon.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Multiple Charges — Officer Trenton Ruddy responded to a dispatch concerning a reckless driver on Paris Pike on Friday, October 14. Ruddy made contact with the vehicle and ran the tag which came back not on file.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Robert L. and J. Vince Taylor to Logan Jordan in district 11.

  • Huntingdon Police Department Reports

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Theft — On October 4, Dispatch received a call-in reference to a stolen vehicle.

  • General Sessions Report

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    HUNTINGDON — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 12.

  • Carroll County Sheriff Reports

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Theft — Kenneth Dale Fowler, 34 of Hollow Rock was charged with Theft over $10,000 and less than $60,000 with a vandalism charge over $1,000.

  • Letter to the Editor

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    Dear Editor, I am writing this as a letter of support for stable, experienced, accomplished leadership at McKenzie City Hall.

  • Weekly 150: Life’s Breath

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    For those inquisitive minds who have wondered why I wasn’t visible around McKenzie last week, well I finally got to take a vacation. On our drive to the gulf coast, my mind wasn’t necessarily focused on the beach, restaurants, or what shenanigans the kids were going to pull. With each mile and small town, I thought about the poverty in the Mississippi Delta, stories of sharecroppers, and how once-thriving townships were nothing more than tiny specks on a map.

  • Once Again – Veterans Beware!

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

    On September 12, I was told by the Veterans Administration Community Care to go to Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic for treatment of my elbow after injury in a fall.  Upon arrival, I was told by the receptionist they would not accept my Veterans Administration Insurance.  I ultimately ended up going to Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for diagnosis and treatment.

  • ‘Pretty’ is Like a Box of Chocolates

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022

     I never dated a homecoming queen. And I have wondered over the years why. Then, just yesterday, in a moment of complete honesty, it hit me like a thunderbolt out of the past: homecoming queens are always very pretty!