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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE (December 12) — David Johnson might be described as a renaissance man with his many talents as a writer, vocalist, therapist, teacher, and music minister. Some know him for the leader and founder of the David Johnson Chorus, others for his longtime service as a music minister at McKenzie Church of Christ. But lately, Johnson has plied his talents as prolific write of books and novels.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Huntingdon High School - HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Regional competition was held November 13-15, 2023.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
PARIS (December 15) — After 43 years in law enforcement, Lieutenant Gary Vandiver has retired. Sheriff Josh Frey said, “It’s very much a loss for the sheriff’s office. His desire and expertise, especially in working in child abuse cases, is invaluable. But fortunately, he passed that knowledge on to so many others at the sheriff’s office. He’s leaving us in good hands.”
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
ATWOOD — Christmas came a little early for students in West Carroll schools. But it wasn’t because Santa Claus arrived early.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
NASHVILLE — The presidential field is set in Tennessee for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election in Tennessee.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Carroll County Watershed Authority, the previous owner of the Carroll County 1000-Acre Lake and the Crooked Creek mitigation site, is planning for dissolution, possibly in the year 2025.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE (December 14) — Brahmananda Reddy Munagala, doing business as Bram’s Place, 531 Magnolia Avenue, McKenzie was denied the issuance of a license to sell package liquor. The McKenzie Alcohol Board, with McKenzie City Council serving as voting members, voted five to one to deny the license during the December 14 meeting.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE (December 17) — Zakary D. Walters, 21, Broadway Street, South Fulton and Christopher Dakota Terry, 25, Blooming Grove Road, McKenzie, face charges following a robbery on December 17.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service announced today that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households as part of President Biden’s plan to distribute free at-home tests to Americans for free. The Postal Service reported over 68 million test kit packages (with four tests per kit) have been shipped to American households across all states, Tribes and territories; each package contains four individual test kits. On average, it takes just 1.2 days for the Postal Service to deliver a test kit package once it has been received from the manufacturer, kitted and entered into the mailstream. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Postal Service delivered over 6 million COVID-19 test kit packages — the highest single day volume delivered since shipping began at the end of January. “There are few assignments the Postal Service has received that better exemplify our public service mission than the request of the Biden Administration to deliver America’s COVID-19 test kits,” said Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Lou
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $2 million loan for the Town of Huntingdon to improve water infrastructure.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE (December 14) — McKenzie Mayor and Council appointed a new water superintendent and four members to the McKenzie Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
GLEASON (December 16) — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs’ 1999 state champions were honored on the 25th anniversary year of the year. The cheerleaders, coaches, and booster club president were also recognized during the event between the Lady Bulldogs’ and Bulldogs’ game versus Bradford.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Christmas is less than a week away! Christmas and New Year’s fall on Mondays this year. Our normal deadline and press time are on Monday, which means early deadlines for the next two editions. The deadline for the December 26 edition is Friday, December 22 at NOON. Deadline for the January 2 edition is Friday, December 29 at NOON. The Banner office will be closed on Monday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Thank you for allowing our staff this time with their families.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 20.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 0.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 9.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99 per gallon.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
KNOXVILLE (December 12) — From increased agricultural commodity competition to the resumption of wheat and corn exports from Russia and Ukraine, global market forces delivered a hit to Tennessee’s agricultural sector in 2023. Researchers and Extension specialists from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture provide an analysis of these challenges and their impact in the newly released economic report to the governor.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE — The Carroll County Humane Society invites you to our final event of 2023. Tuesday, December 19, CCHS is hosting Christmas with the Shelter Pets between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
NASHVILLE (December 18) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) revealed its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally-constrained project plan today, with the goal of better communicating with citizens and communities of the long-term investment strategy for infrastructure in Tennessee.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
NASHVILLE (December 14) — Nearly 190 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 730th Composite Supply Company returned to Tennessee after a successful ten-month deployment overseas, December 14.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
GLEASON — Garrett Pinkston, a senior at Gleason High School was presented a basketball by Coach Riggs to commemorate his 100th career point for the high school team.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
This year McKenzie Elementary School celebrated the spirit of giving by creating care packages for local nursing homes. The students made cards and helped to create care packages as a way of learning how to give back to others.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE — Wednesday, December 20 is the date set for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McKenzie Class of 2023 Fall Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker is Mr. Joe Norval, principal and CTE director of the Carroll County Technical Center.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
I didn’t see it by accident. It was right in the front window. On the top shelf! I did a quadruple take and eased up on my tiptoes to get a better look. And stuck my nose to the glass….
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Few holiday traditions can boast the enduring legacy impact of Tennessee’s Santa Train. Originating in 1943 as a goodwill gesture by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, this annual event has become a beacon of festive cheer, winding its way through the landscapes of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia for over seven decades.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
So this may come as a surprise to some or maybe no one at all but Brenda Lee, age 79, has been at the #1 spot on Billboard’s chart for the second week in a row. “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” was originally cut in 1958, when she was 13 years old.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
New Year’s Eve at VFW Join us in celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends, food, dancing, and live music. Everyone is welcome! Champagne toast at midnight at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. Party begins at 8 p.m. on December 31 with the band: “The Groove” $5 per person. For more information: 731-207-1027.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Domestic Assault — Adriona Marie Swearingen, 19, of Bruceton was charged with Domestic Assault on her boyfriend on December 12.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
HUNTINGDON (December 13) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on December 13.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Vandalism — A McKenzie man was the victim of vandalism as he drove along Highland Drive near the intersection of Highland and Cedar Street.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
GLEASON (December 15) — Gleason Lady Bulldogs and Gleason Bulldogs were both victorious over the visiting Bradford teams on Friday, December 15.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
GLEASON (December 12) — It appeared as a clinic on three-pointers as the McKenzie Middle School Lady Rebels tossed in seven three-pointers or 21 of their 46 points in the championship game against Greenfield (25 points) on December 12. Someone once described the Lady Rebels as an anaconda - just play with their opponents and then apply the squeeze. The score was 21 -17 at the half, but the third and fourth quarters wrote the end of the story.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
McKENZIE (December 15) — On Friday night, McKenzie welcomed the cross-county rivals Huntingdon Fillies and Mustangs for their first meeting of the basketball season. The Rebels split the matchup with a loss against the Fillies and a victory against the Mustangs. Both games provided a preview of Rebel strengths as they look forward to district play beginning in January 2024.
