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McKenzie Banner Marketplace 10-17-23

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In this issue

  • McKenzie Banner October 17, 2023

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  • Autumn in Downtown McKenzie

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  • Exile Performs at The Dixie

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    HUNTINGDON (October 14) — It was a magical night at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center when Exile performed their greatest hits. Sixty years ago, the band formed and started playing - and haven’t stopped. While other bands are on their farewell tours, Exile still produces their magic with an enduring sound of great hits.

  • McKenzie High School Ranked 33rd in Tennessee Schools

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Niche.com has again ranked McKenzie High School among one of the best in Tennessee. The local school ranks 33 among 369 Tennessee’s public high schools and first in Carroll County.

  • Boo Bash Planned for McKenzie Town Square

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE — On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the City of McKenzie and Bethel University will partner to bring the annual Boo Bash event to the McKenzie town square for the 10th year.

  • Missouri Couple Walking the USA

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE (October 11) — Torin and Paige Rouse of Kirksvillle, Missouri have a mission: to walk the lower 48 states of the United States. It will take four years to complete but with 13 states and 3,300 miles already, the couple and their border collie, Jack, are well on their way to completion.

  • Atwood High School Alumni Invite Classmates to Get-Together on October 21

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    All former Atwood High School students from the classes of 1956-1983 are invited to attend a Grand Get-Together on Saturday, October 21.

  • Kentucky Cuts Ribbon for Expanded Highway 641

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    MURRAY (October 13) — Five years after securing federal funding – not to mention decades of lobbying and planning – local and state officials on Thursday celebrated the completion of the new four-lane section of U.S. 641 connecting Murray to Hazel and the Tennessee/Kentucky state line.

  • Carroll County Amends Budget For Grants

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    The Carroll County Commission met Monday night, October 9 with a light agenda.

  • Dale R. Kelley Center to be Dedicated Thursday

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Huntingdon City Hall, 19810 E Main St, Huntingdon, Tenn. will be formally named “Dale R. Kelley Center” on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The dedication ceremony is after the 5:15 p.m. council meeting. This date was chosen in honor of former Mayor Kelley’s birthday.

  • Man Arrested in Henry, Accused Of Sex Crimes

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    A man was arrested for Child Rape and other charges on October 14 after he was seen leaving the house of a child under the age of 13.

  • County, McKenzie, Huntingdon Honored During ECD Conference

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    CHATTANOOGA (September 19) — The county of Carroll, City of McKenzie and the Town of Huntingdon were each honored during the annual Governor’s Conference hosted in Chattanooga on September 19.

  • Cedar Street Sidewalk Project Nears Completion

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE — A sidewalk along one of the most traveled streets in McKenzie is under construction and slated for completion by the end of 2023.

  • Emotions Run High During Council Meeting

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE (October 12) — After two months of discussion, the McKenzie City Board of Mayor and Council voted against the de-annexation of Holland Farms, LLC by a split vote of 4-3. Voting against de-annexation were Councilpersons Bobby Young, Carol Armpriest and Tom Alexander; Mayor Ryan Griffin broke the tie with a no vote. Voting in favor of the Hollands were Councilpersons Charles Pruneau, Josefina Batton and Vice Mayor Jessie Townes.

  • Football Schedule

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Friday, October 20 McKenzie vs Freedom P.A. Huntingdon at Camden

  • Inglenook Book Club Meeting

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting on October 11, 2023, at 3 p.m., at Lakeside Senior Living Community, McKenzie. There were 16 members in attendance. President Moore called the meeting to order, and thanked her co-hostess, Victoria Ard for assisting her serving delicious carrot cake and chocolate cake, along with candy corn/peanut medley, and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Club Motto were recited by all. We had two guests present at the meeting-relative to member Jean McKinnie, and our local librarian-Ceil Pomphrey, who spoke to the group. Thank you was extended to telephone chair, Victoria Ard, for her calling to all members reminding about the meeting.

  • 20 TN Promise Mentors Needed In Carroll County by October 20

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    With less than two weeks remaining until the October 20 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, Carroll County still needs 20 mentors to meet local student demand. More than 3,500 volunteer mentors are still needed statewide!

  • Gasoline Prices Fall Over Week

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 30.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.8 cents in the last week and stands at $4.41 per gallon.

  • Bethel University’s Homecoming is This Week

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE — Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” held October 16-22.

  • Is This A Great Country, Or What...

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Am I the only one confused here... I thought the Supreme Court ruled some time ago this “forgiving” government loans to college students was not legal, proper or allowed. I breathed a sigh of relief. Simply because I was under the strong persuasion that what’s fair for the goose is fair for the gander.

  • Conditions in the Middle East

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    . . says the Lord. With so much anger and hate boiling over in the Middle East, please allow me to share the following two passages of scripture with you, my neighbors: for the day of vengeance and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip? Because the day of their calamity is at hand; their doom comes swiftly.

  • Weekly 150: Andrew Jackson

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    After serving two terms as President from 1829 to 1837, Andrew Jackson retired to his beloved plantation, The Hermitage, just outside of Nashville. His retirement, however, did not mark the end of his political influence but rather the beginning of a new phase in his career as a statesman.

  • Calendar 10-17-23

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodities The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodities will be distributed to eligible residents on October 18 and 19.

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Cory Allen Burroughs, 36, of Gleason, to Natashia Lee Conley Martin, 38, of Gleason.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Carrying a Weapon on Campus — Monterrio J. Johnson, 21, Memphis, was charged with Carrying a Firearm on School Property after a handgun was discovered in his vehicle on October 11 on the Bethel University campus.

  • Huntingdon Police Reports

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Nicholas J. Bowman, 20, of Cedar Grove, was arrested on September 26 for vandalism and evading arrest. Officer Hedge went to a residence on Cox Street due to a complaint of the subject tearing a house apart.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Johnny Dwain Abbott to John D and Kathie Abbott in District 11.

  • Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Ricky L. Sanders, 60, of Huntingdon and Alan Gordon Eccleston, 52. Of Huntingdon, were arrested for possession of schedule II meth and drug paraphernalia on October 9.

  • Carroll County General Sessions

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    HUNTINGDON (October 11) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 11.

  • Bethel Takes Big Win Over Roosevelt University

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    McKENZIE (October 14) — For much of the first half, the No. 12 Bethel Wildcats struggled on offense against the visiting Lakers of Roosevelt University.

  • Huntingdon Mustangs Shut Out the Gibson County Pioneers

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    HUNTINGDON (October 13) — Friday night, Huntingdon welcomed Gibson County to Paul Ward Stadium for a region matchup. The Mustangs dominated the Pioneers on both sides of the ball and led the game 30-0 by the end of the first half. They scored twice more in the second half under a running clock. The victory advanced Huntingdon to a 7-1 record for the season, 5-0 for region play.