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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Carroll County was selected to participate as a pilot program for an Active Living Workshop presented by Health by Design and the Tennessee Department of Health. The workshop is Monday, July 25 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with lunch provided, at Bethel University’s Vera Low Center in Activities Room A and B.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Cachengo Closet is hosting back to school shopping July 25-30 from noon until 6 p.m. each day. The Cachengo Closet is open to the public with no appointments needed to shop. All clothes are free with zero income requirements.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2021-22 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) district-level reports July 6. The results include Fall 2021 end-of-course exams (EOCs) and Spring 2022 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science and social studies.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Bethel Athletic Department and the University take great pride in the BU Sports Hall of Fame. Each October during Homecoming week, the University honors individuals who have excelled as athletes, team members, coaches and staff, or contributors.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
With the 2022-23 school year fast approaching, several local athletes have been getting mentions as top West Tennessee athletes headed into the new school year.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Football season is fast approaching with the middle school Rebels already practicing and the High School Rebels getting ready to go full pad practices on July 25.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Even during retirement, people are still taxpayers, and tax burdens faced in retirement could influence where they decide to spend their golden years.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Stacker compiled a list of the top 15 best counties to retire in Tennessee using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors, including cost of living, healthcare, recreation and weather.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
NASHVILLE (July 15) — State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) encourages citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional upcoming sales tax holidays.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
My name is Jason R. Martin and I am seeking the position of Carroll County Commissioner for District 9.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
This August, I ask for your support and vote as the lone conservative Republican in the District 4 County Commission race. I’ve served on the Carroll County Fire Department for the last 10 years and Carroll County Rescue the last three.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
My name is Hal Eason and I am once again seeking a third term as your District 4 County Commissioner. Thank you for voting for me in the past and thank you for voting for me now.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
I am Ronnie Wade and I am asking for your vote for Carroll County Road Supervisor (District 2). Scotty Bailey is retiring after many years of service. The election is August 4 with early voting extending through July 30.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Rakaya Humphreys, Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Director, has been employed with Head Start (HS) programs for over 22 years. She oversees Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K programs in the counties of Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Madison, and Weakley counties. In total, this program serves a total of 871 at-risk, low-income families and children.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
My name is Bertha Taylor. I am seeking County Commissioner in District 2. I am a resident of Trezevant, Tenn. in the Wingo community. I should be a familiar name to you. I have 41 years experience as an employee and county official.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Jackson Symphony will present a free community concert on the Court Square in Huntingdon on Thursday evening July 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. “Symphony on the Move” is an hour-long event sponsored by Huntingdon’s Paula Atkins and Clarksburg Mayor Howell Wayne Todd in cooperation with the Dixie and the Town of Huntingdon.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie hosts its first block party Friday, July 22, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
MARTIN (AP) — The University of Tennessee at Martin has committed to improving its landscape for pollinators and is now an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, officials said.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Huntingdon Primary and Huntingdon Middle School released the 2022-23 kindergarten through eighth grade school supply lists Thursday, July 14. High school students will receive a list when classes start August 2.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Farmers Market Tomato Festival was a great success, bringing in over 340 customers. Lots of early shoppers purchased the bushels of beautiful ripe tomatoes, which did not last long. Customers sampled and bought great salsa and tasted and received recipes for savory tomato pie and a tomato salad. Our fun “tomato splat balls” were a big hit with our children visiting the market.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center hosts three of Carroll County’s best storytellers for a free event in celebration of Huntingdon’s bicentennial. Robert “Gus” Radford, Judge John Everett Williams, and W. Kent Jones will tell “Stories From the Past” on Saturday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:15.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The McKenzie Rebels are preparing for the 2022 football season by twice-daily practices and through 7 on 7 contests with other schools.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The Huntingdon Quarterback Club hosted an event of music and food on Friday, July 15 on the parking lot of Cornerstone in downtown.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
McKENZIE (July 12) — McKenzie High School juniors Skyelor DeLoach and Belle O’Brien spoke to McKenzie’s Rotary Club Tuesday, July 12, in a regular meeting at McKenzie Station Bar and Grill. Skyelor and Belle represented McKenzie High School and McKenzie Rotary at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp in June.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Audra Frances Henderson, of Reform, Ala., and Jason Shane Barron, of Starkville, Miss., are excited to share the wonderful news of their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Audra and Jason reside in Jackson, Tenn., where they will be united in marriage with their exchange of vows on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the evening at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Town of Huntingdon, in partnership with the Bicentennial Committee, announced the soft opening of the Huntingdon Museum on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. until noon. The museum is at 19805 Main Street East, across from City Hall.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Nathan Crenshaw, an Information Technology Systems Management student at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie recently received his CompTIA Network+ certification. He also received his IT Operations certification for having his CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Red Caboose opened Monday, July 18, in McKenzie’s downtown, beside the McKenzie Station Splash Pad.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
As the August 18 qualification deadline nears for the November 8 Local Municipal Election, more candidates have qualified to be on the ballots.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
PARIS — Two longtime attorneys died Saturday. Fred McLean, 72, and William Neese, 77 both had distinguished careers.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
As the first day back to school inches closer, select Carroll County schools have announced orientation, open house, and registration dates for students. Students return to school Tuesday, August 2 for a half-day.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
McKENZIE (July 14) — Two meetings were held at McKenzie City Hall July 14.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Gleason School Alumni Association Lifetime Charter Members, 1940s and 1950s were honored July 17, 2022, at a reception/recognition ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Gleason Tenn.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
HUNTINGDON — Early voting is underway for the August 4 general election and state and federal primaries.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
McKENZIE — On July 10, 2022, the Weakley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Bells Store Rd. and Patterson Road area just outside of McKenzie, Tenn. There had been a report of a person lying on the road. When they arrived, they found Terry Beard, 49, of Milan, Tenn., lying on the side of the road. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was deceased.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — What county officials hoped would be a day of celebration instead resulted in disgust when the time capsule buried July 28, 1972 was opened.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
I’m not much for buying things on the side of the road. Cathy insisted. She wanted some fresh home-grown tomatoes. I got to thinking about a good BLT with just the right amount of mayonnaise. And I hadn’t had a baloney and tomato sandwich in years...
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Teachers’ cars are in the parking lots. The sounds of the band practicing have returned to Holly Hills, the neighboring subdivision. The soccer girls are practicing when I drive by headed to breakfast. Middle and high school football players are on the practice fields. All of our schools have fresh wax on the halls. These indicate that the class of 2023 are about to begin their senior year. Students will attend the traditional half-day August 2nd and begin a full day schedule August 3. I want to welcome all of our new and returning students for what is going to be an exciting year.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
After the opening of the Sesquicentennial vault was a bust thanks to water damage. I decided to look through the Banners 1972 archives and find a little memorabilia for our readers.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Banana Split Cake Graham Cracker crust 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine Small can crushed pineapple Maraschino cherries 2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 bananas Chopped nuts Large tub cool whip
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Domestic Assault — On Wednesday morning, July 13, shortly after midnight, Shamira Haynes of McKenzie contacted police informing them that her husband, Anthony Haynes had just assaulted her at their Walnut Street residence.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 13 and 14.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Sterling Shores, LLC to Steven G. and Michele L. Harn in District 7.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
DUI — Andrew Blaine Howell, 21, of 2250 Highway 77, Atwood, was charged with DUI during a July 10 traffic stop in Atwood.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Haley Lia Hughes, 22, of McKenzie to James Daniel McCord, Jr., 23, of McKenzie.
