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In this issue

  • Cuba Inspires U.S. Nonprofit Travelers

    Tuesday, January 14

    A local nonprofit committed to expanding opportunities for rural students to learn and serve in other countries recently returned from Cuba with considerably more support for their efforts. The transformative power of witnessing joy in hardship was at least one of the takeaways – along with some coffee, honey and perhaps a few cigars.

  • Huntingdon School Board to Meet

    Tuesday, January 14

    The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education meets Wednesday, January 15 at 5 p.m. at the board office at 585 High Street.

  • Area Residents to Participate in WestStar Leadership

    Tuesday, January 14

    MARTIN — WestStar, a leadership program for adults in West Tennessee, announced its list of class members for 2025.

  • Creasys Give Gift of Music to McKenzie Middle School

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKenzie Middle School music teacher Veda Haney expresses her appreciation to Mike and Kim Creasy for their generous donation of instruments to the MMS music class.

  • Anna Anderson’s Homecoming Brings ‘Fresh Look’ to Smith & Smith Optometry

    Tuesday, January 14

    Over a decade ago, McKenzie middle schooler Anna Anderson made a bold declaration to Dr. Mark Smith during an eye exam: “I want to be an eye doctor, and I’m going to work with you one day.”

  • County Commission Meets Monday

    Tuesday, January 14

    The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, January 20 at 7p.m. at the Carroll County Government Complex.

  • Elder Paul Blair is New Pastor at Union Church

    Tuesday, January 14

    Paul Blair of Cedar Grove is the new pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church, located six miles from McKenzie on Highway 140.

  • Carroll County Teachers Graduate WestTeach

    Tuesday, January 14

    MARTIN (January 9) — The University of Tennessee at Martin WestTeach program graduated its sixth class as 23 class members completed the program, including three from Carroll County.

  • Bookstore, Coffee Shop Coming Soon to Downtown McKenzie

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKENZIE — McKenzie will soon have a bookstore/coffee shop combination at 55 Broadway in downtown McKenzie.

  • West Carroll School Board Talks About State Report Card

    Tuesday, January 14

    ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, Jan. 9, despite the threats of pending winter weather. The board discussed the state report card which showed improvements across the board of the West Carroll Special School District.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

    Tuesday, January 14

    The Webb Alumni Association is hosting a Martin Luther King , Jr. Celebration with poetry, praise, and performances on January 20, 10 a.m. The event is in honor of the many accomplishments of the civil rights leader.

  • Drew Beeler Selected McKenzie Vice Mayor

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKENZIE (January 9) — During the January meeting of the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, newly elected council person Drew Beeler was selected from the sitting council members as the new Vice Mayor.

  • McKenzie’s Gaskins to be Named County Fire Chief

    Tuesday, January 14

    HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following Tuesday's interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.

  • Cora Comes in Like a Lion, Leaves Like a Lamb

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKENZIE (January 10) — Winter Storm Cora blew in Friday morning, locking down a great portion of the Southeastern United States.

  • Old West Steakhouse Burns in Overnight Fire

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKENZIE (January 7) — Local officials and the TBI are investigating a Tuesday night, Wednesday morning fire at Old West Steakhouse that resulted in a multiple fire department response.

  • McKenzie Banner January 14, 2025

    Tuesday, January 14

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, January 14

    Dogs At Large — On January 9, 2025, a call came into the McKenzie Police Department regarding two loose dogs at a residence on Highland Drive.

  • Huntingdon Police Reports

    Tuesday, January 14

    Assault, Evading Arrest — According to a report made on December 27, Huntingdon Police Department received a hang-up phone call originating from Hill Court.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, January 14

    Michelle Lynn Mattix to Dawn Rene and Todd A. Raymo.

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, January 14

    Jessie Willard Garrett Jr, 75, of Huntingdon, to Joanne Betty Lee Garrett, 64, of Huntingdon.

  • Carroll County General Sessions

    Tuesday, January 14

    Breeanna Lynn Buddie, Cedar Grove, Dismissal Failure to Appear Felony.

  • Carroll County Sheriff Reports

    Tuesday, January 14

    Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — According to a report made by Deputy Alex Sherwood on January 3, a traffic stop was conducted for light law violation and illegible registration plate.

  • West Carroll Swept by Middleton

    Tuesday, January 14

    ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll High School hosted Middleton Thursday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles fell to the Lady Tigers 55-31, and the Tigers topped the War Eagles 66-24.

  • Huntingdon Earns Road Sweep at Clarksburg

    Tuesday, January 14

    CLARKSBURG (January 7) — Clarksburg High School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 76-29 win. The Rockets kept it close in the first half, but the Mustangs pulled away in the third quarter en route to an 82-39 victory.

  • McKenzie Dominates Bradford in Sweep

    Tuesday, January 14

    McKENZIE (January 6) — McKenzie High School hosted Bradford Monday for a pair of basketball contests and coasted to a pair of victories. The Lady Rebels made their mark in a lopsided third quarter for a 66-34 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 76-51 victory.

  • ‘Rawhide’ Is Still TV’s High Water Mark

    Tuesday, January 14

    Some folks were talking about the greatest invention, event, or happening in our lifetime. Well, in my case, that covers a lot of ground. And I immediately gave them Leon’s stock answer when that question rolled around back in his day:

  • Calendar 1-14-25

    Tuesday, January 14

    Webb Alumni MLK Celebration The Webb Alumni Association hosts a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 20 at 10 a.m., starting with a march from Webb School to downtown McKenzie (weather permitting).

  • Notice - 45 Day Summons - PERKINS

    Tuesday, January 14

  • Old West Steakhouse Burns in Early Wednesday Morning Fire

    Wednesday, January 8

    McKENZIE (January 8, 2025) - Early Wednesday morning crews from McKenzie, Huntingdon and Carroll County fire departments responded to a structure fire at Old West Steakhouse on Highway 79 in McKenzie.

  • McKenzie’s Gaskins is New County Fire Chief

    Tuesday, January 7

    HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following today’s interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.