Welcome to our new web site!

To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.

During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.

McKenzie Banner Marketplace 4-15-25

Posted

Having trouble viewing this document? Click here to download the PDF.

Having trouble viewing this document? Click here to download the PDF.

In this issue

  • McKenzie Banner April 15, 2025

    Tuesday, April 15

  • West Carroll FCCLA Students Earn Honors at State Conference

    Tuesday, April 15

    Six West Carroll High School students recently represented their school at the 79th Annual FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Chattanooga, marking the first time this chapter has competed at the state level.

  • Gränges Donates to McKenzie Schools

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKENZIE (April 11) — Gränges Americas Inc. made a donation to McKenzie Special School District Friday, part of a series of donations to area schools.

  • McKenzie FFA Hosts Live Plant Sale

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKenzie FFA, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, West Carroll and Huntingdon all held live plant sales at the related schools.

  • Inaugural Cornerstone Tourism Awards Celebrate Excellence

    Tuesday, April 15

    HUNTINGDON — The Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association (NWTTA) hosted its first-ever Cornerstone Tourism Awards on April 3, 2025, at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center — an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations that make Northwest Tennessee a must-visit destination.

  • Sophie Beasley is Miss Gleason 2025

    Tuesday, April 15

    GLEASON (April 12) — Sophie Beasley is Miss Gleason 2025. She is the daughter of Mike and Jennifer Beasley of Gleason. The event was held at Gleason School and sponsored by the GHS Class of 2027. 

  • Easter Art Gallery

    Tuesday, April 15

  • Carroll County Celebrates National Public Health Week with Dedication to Community Well-Being

    Tuesday, April 15

    In recognition of National Public Health Week, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler signed a proclamation celebrating the importance of public health and honoring those who work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.

  • Mock Trials Held at Carroll County Courthouse

    Tuesday, April 15

    HUNTINGDON (April 11) — Eighth grade home school students from Classical Conversations Challenge B held a series of mock trials at the Carroll County Courthouse today with Judge Brent Bradberry presiding and educating the students about the legal process.

  • TWRA Responds to Carroll Lake Concerns

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKENZIE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which owns and operates Carroll Lake, has provided some insight into concerns about the fish population following the extreme weather earlier this month and the preemptive drainage of the lake ahead of the flooding conditions.

  • Super Drugs Sustains Minor Damage

    Tuesday, April 15

    Super Drugs sustained minor damage on Thursday, April 10 during a brief severe weather event when the awning detached from its supports and was impaled on a fire hydrant, barricading the entrance to the building and partially protruding into the traffic flow on Cedar Street.

  • Citizens Erupt at Trezevant Council Meeting

    Tuesday, April 15

    TREZEVANT (April 8) — A long-standing trend of little to no engagement by the citizenry of Trezevant in its municipal affairs seems to be over following a regular board meeting that can only be described as highly irregular.

  • Area Rescue Squads to Get Grant Funding

    Tuesday, April 15

    NASHVILLE (April 10) — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced on Thursday rescue squads in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties have been selected for the Rescue Squad Grant Program, receiving a total of $160,244.50 for life-saving equipment.

  • Flood Mitigation Hot Topic for Council

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKENZIE (April 10) — Concerns over the continued flooding and sewer issues along South Main Street were addressed during the April meeting of the McKenzie City Council. Block City owner Matt Lane questioned the board for an update on future plans to ease the flooding low point in front of his business.

  • Egg Drop Draws Thousands

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKenzie (March 23) — Record crowds filled McKenzie City Park as thousands of excited children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the fourth annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop.

  • Inglenook Book Club Meets

    Tuesday, April 15

    The monthly meeting of the Inglenook Book Club met April 9 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie, with 19 members in attendance.

  • World’s Biggest Fish Fry Starts April 19

    Tuesday, April 15

    PARIS — The World’s Biggest Fish Fry festival starts Saturday April 19 with a 5K run, 8 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Car and Bike Show at Henry County High School at 8 a.m.; and a Boxing Event at noon on the Court Square. The evening includes a Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.

  • Third Annual Celebration of the Arts a Success

    Tuesday, April 15

    HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Carroll Arts, Inc. held its third annual Celebration of the Arts at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center on Saturday.

  • Overhaul of Public Notice, Newspaper Legislation

    Tuesday, April 15

    NASHVILLE (April 12) — Lawmakers in Tennessee are actively debating a wave of bills that could significantly reshape the way public notices are delivered and the role of newspapers in government transparency. Several proposals currently moving through the General Assembly aim to modernize, consolidate or limit print publication requirements—raising questions about cost, access and digital equity.

  • New Tennessee Law Reduces Licensing Requirements for Select Childcare Providers

    Tuesday, April 15

    NASHVILLE (April 12) — Tennessee’s new childcare licensing law, now codified as Public Chapter 135, expands flexible childcare options while easing regulatory burdens. House Bill 106, passed unanimously and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on April 3, takes effect July 1.

  • Rotarians Hear About ROTC

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKENZIE (April 8) — Colonel Bernard House, US Army, spoke about the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program based at the University of Tennessee at Martin during the April 8 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

  • Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, April 15

    Possession of Sch. II — On April 9, Deputy Alex Sherwood was dispatched to a home in Clarksburg in reference to a 911 hangup. He arrived at the residence and asked if he could come in to check things out.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, April 15

    Virgina Sue Moore to David O. and Martha V. Renfroe in District 10.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, April 15

    Driving on a Revoked - Third Offense — Christopher Ryan Howard, 29, Highway 54, Paris, was charged with Driving on a Revoked License Due to DUI - Third Offense, Simple Possession or Casual Exchange, and Resisting Arrest, Window Tint Violation, on April 10.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Report

    Tuesday, April 15

    HUNTINGDON (APRIL 9) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 9.

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, April 15

    Jayden Robert Morris, 19, of Lavinia to Breyana Isairis Patterson, 19, of Lavinia.

  • Rebels Sweep Home-Away Set with Tigers

    Tuesday, April 15

    BRUCETON/McKENZIE (April 8-9) — McKenzie High School traveled Tuesday and hosted Wednesday for two district baseball contests against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central, earning a convincing sweep.

  • McKenzie Rebels Crush Five Homers to Top Red Devils

    Tuesday, April 15

    BRADFORD (April 11) — The McKenzie High School Rebels got the long ball working in a big road win Friday, 10-5, over the Bradford Red Devils. Five home runs, including two by Craegen Travis, highlighted two big innings that sealed the win for McKenzie.

  • Ode (Owed) to a School Long Past

    Tuesday, April 15

    Contrary to popular belief, I never attended a one room log cabin school house. As a matter of fact, my first school was huge. It was a two-story building with a gymnasium, music room, principal’s office, and bathrooms on both floors.

  • Nine Words That Can Change Your Life

    Tuesday, April 15

    The plot was planned carefully and carried out perfectly.

  • Recipes 4-15-25

    Tuesday, April 15

    Pecan Turtle Bars 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup milk chocolate chips

  • Rebels Edge Mustangs, 2-1

    Tuesday, April 15

    McKENZIE (April 11) — McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon Friday for a district soccer contest, with the Rebels defeating the Mustangs by a narrow 2-1.

  • Calendar 4-15-25

    Tuesday, April 15

    Greenfield First Baptist Good Friday Passion Play Greenfield First Baptist Church Choir & Musicians present a Good Friday Easter Passion Play on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. A finger food fellowship will follow. Everyone is invited to attend!

  • Delinquent Taxes

    Tuesday, April 15