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Friday, February 25, 2022
Richard Adkisson, the son of Louella Adkisson and Roger Bigham, was born and raised in Trezevant, Tennessee. Graduating as valedictorian from Trezevant High School in 1975, Adkisson knew he wanted to pursue a career involving mathematics. After consulting with his advisor, he set his eyes on civil engineering and never looked back.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Willie Huffman was born the youngest of six children to Ruben and Lennie Huffman in Henry. His first year of education was in the all-black school of Central High School in Paris. In second grade, …
Friday, February 25, 2022
Although Sam Tharpe was born in Paris, Tennessee, in 1955, he has a close connection to Carroll County. His mother, Nellie Price Tharpe, was born in McLemoresville, and his great-grandfather, Levi …
Friday, February 25, 2022
Jimmie Sue Staten has a distinct memory of being around six years old, tagging along with her grandfather when he would go vote. She remembers she would always look up at him and ask, “When am I going to be able to pull that curtain?”
Friday, February 25, 2022
Before dedicating herself as Carroll County’s Register of Deeds, Natalie Porter was a young girl from McLemoresville. The youngest of five daughters, Natalie attended Trezevant High School and, later, received a degree in Business Administration from Austin Peay State University in 1987.
Friday, February 25, 2022
LaShonda Williams from Trezevant, Tenn., is the daughter of late Army veteran Oscar Lee Williams. After graduating from West Carroll High School in 1998, LaShonda moved and found her first job in McKenzie. She followed her sister, Josephine Milam, and, though having “strong Wingo hearts,” they both fell in love with the city.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Mrs. Wilma Pearson, “born and reared” in Henry, Tenn., holds preaching and helping others close to her heart. Over time, Mrs. Pearson has received the Knoxville Department Bronze Woman of the Year, the Appreciation Award, the third runner-up Queen of Elks, the Outstanding Award as Concerned Citizen, and the Woodmen of the World Hometown Hero award, among several others.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Alajah Gilbert, 16, is the president of McKenzie High School’s Minority Council, and she holds Black History Month close to her heart.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
McKENZIE — McKenzie Youth Baseball kicks off its 2022 season on Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m. at McKenzie Park on Como Street.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The University of Tennessee Extension Service- Carroll County is offering the Master Beef Course for 2022 on Saturday, March 5 and Saturday, March 26, 2022. The March 5 class is at the Exhibit Building at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Registration is 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
District 12A Tournament at Perry County The District 12A Tournament got underway Saturday, Feb. 12 with a pair of play-in games. Frank Hughes defeated Bruceton 50-46 in girl’s action. Clarksburg won the boys’ play-in game defeating Bruceton 72-64.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Football fans will see a change in high school football schedules in 2022 and possibly in the future after the TSSAA Board of Control unanimously passed a new rule in which TSSAA staff will assign a Thursday night game to all schools in 2022.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Region 6-A Girls – Friday, February 25 McKenzie hosts Clarksburg West Carroll hosts McEwen Perry County hosts Big Sandy Houston Co. hosts Frank Hughes
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The McKenzie School Board of Education meets Tuesday, March 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Bell Street central office.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
November 30 Rebels Outlast Tide To Punch State Ticket A full house crowd, chilly football weather, and two great football teams equals a game for the ages that came down to the very last play.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
May 18 Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes At Airport McKENZIE (May 15) — Authorities are investigating a single-engine plane crash near Carroll County Airport on Saturday around 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The annual Miss McKenzie Pageants are coming up on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the McKenzie High School Auditorium. The pageant is a decades old tradition sponsored by the McKenzie Band Boosters featuring exciting changes for this year. The changes include adding two new age groups which means more opportunity to win a crown.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
McKENZIE (February 15) — The trustees of the Fannie Baxter Moore Fund, a trust administered by the McKenzie Rotary Club, donated $1,000 to Project Help, a fund to assist customers of Carroll County Electric who find themselves unable to pay their utility bill. The trust fund also donated $1,300 to Carroll County United Neighbors, located in McKenzie.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Carroll County Humane Society is hosting the annual Bow Wow at the Barn on Saturday, March 5 at The Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie, 6-11 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
McKENZIE (February 21) — Bobby Gee’s Diner hosted the meet-and-greet coffee for the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce on Monday, February 21. Cindy and Bobby Gaylord own Bobby Gee’s, located at 131 South Main. The diner is known for its 50s and 60s theme, including photos of old cars and other memorabilia. The diner hosts drive-in events for classic cars.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
State Representative Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) is the featured speaker at ‘Capitol Talk” hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
NASHVILLE — The office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury identified six adverse findings when it released the audit of the County of Carroll for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
MAY ELECTION Chancellor — 24th Judicial District Vicki H. Ainley (R)
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Chancellor27th Judicial DistrictWilliam M. Maloan (I)Circuit Court Judge27th Judicial DistrictJeffrey W. Parham (R)District Attorney General27th Judicial DistrictColin Johnson (I), Adam P. Nelson …
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
HUNTINGDON (February 19) — The 16th season of The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is truly ‘sweet 16.” The talented artists continue to fill the Hal Holbrook Theater with …
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
By Joel Washburnwashburn@mckenziebanner.comHUNTINGDON (Updated February 17) — The February 17 noon deadline has passed for the 2022 elections for the local political offices, including county …
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
ATWOOD (February 20) — Development of the roadbed for the U.S. 79 (SR 76) highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood continues. After more than 20 years of the proposed construction work has …
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Jambalaya 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning 10 oz. Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
For the Bruceton and West Carroll folks who made the trip to Perry County High School Saturday night, it was worth the trip. Bruceton was in action against Frank Hughes in the consolation game while West Carroll played the host team Perry County for the men’s district championship.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Fillies 74, Milan 21 Huntingdon’s Fillies open district tournament play Monday, February 14 hosting Milan in a play-in game. The Fillies got off to a hot start leading 19-3 at the end of the first period and blew it open wider with a 25-point second period to post a 44-11 halftime lead.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
McEWEN — McKenzie’s Lady Rebels and Rebels went back in action last Friday, February 18, each playing for District Championships against Houston County at McEwen High School.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
McKenzie’s teams opened district tournament action Tuesday, Feb. 15 with a doubleheader against Big Sandy. McKenzie beat Big Sandy in both of their regular season meetings.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast The Gleason Rotary Club is having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 26, from 6:30 until 9:30 am, at Simply Southern Café, 553 E Union St in Gleason.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
License Violation — Brian Andrew Scott, 32, of 7312 Highway 104, Lavinia, was charged with driving on a revoked license (third offense) during a Feb. 12 traffic stop in Atwood.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Aggravated Assault — Dion Antrell Teague, 38, homeless in McKenzie, was charged with aggravated assault on February 16 after he entered the lawn of a Oak Street resident and reportedly struck the occupant in the head with an object.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
HUNTINGDON (February 16) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court and resulted in the following disposition.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Charles W. Townes to S & J Landworks, LLC in District 11.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
•Colby Garrett Swafford, 22, of McKenzie to Amiracle Corlea Gardner, 18, of McKenzie.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
District 12AA Boys and Girls 2/14 #4 Huntingdon Fillies – 74, #5 Milan – 21 2/15 #4 Union City – 50, Huntingdon Mustangs – 46
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Trezevant Trezevant was founded in the year 1857. A large camp was located there to build the Louisville and Nashville railroad which was not completed until 1859.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
I used to sit by the telephone waiting for it to ring. Mostly to no avail. Apparently, no one in our house was very popular.
