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In this issue

  • Huntingdon’s Delaney Byars Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School senior basketball standout Delaney Byars was recognized Monday night following the Fillies’ win for her recent milestone of 1,000 career points.

  • Stokes, Kelley Honored for Career Milestones

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Following the Fillies’ victory over Camden Friday, two senior players were recognized for career milestones.

  • County Chamber Hosts Capitol Talk

    Tuesday, January 21

    The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is again hosting its annual Capitol Talk series with the three state legislators, who represent Carroll County.

  • VFW Post 4939 Honors Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen Winners

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE (January 16) — Winners of VFW Post 4939’s annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen speech contests were honored at the post Thursday.

  • Cedar Street Studio to Open in February

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE — Ashley Bell is opening Cedar Street Studio on February 1 in downtown McKenzie. The women’s boutique, located at 2375 Cedar, features clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

  • The Happy Book Stack Coming This Spring

    Tuesday, January 21

    Downtown McKenzie continues to see rejuvenation as another business prepares to open its doors this spring.

  • Senator John Stevens Takes Oath of Office As 114th General Assembly Convenes

    Tuesday, January 21

    NASHVILLE (January 14) — State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) officially began his fourth term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday as he took the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly.

  • Food Service Scores

    Tuesday, January 21

    Scores from Carroll County food service inspections conducted by the Carroll County Health Department for the week of January 1-16. (maximum score: 100; scores available online at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee):

  • Carroll Arts Trivia Bowl A Success

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE (January 18) — Carroll Arts held its 14th annual Trivia Bowl on Saturday at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie.

  • Water Bill Concerns Expressed

    Tuesday, January 21

    TREZEVANT (January 14) — The Town of Trezevant sustained a major water line break in December, leaving some citizens without water for a short period of time and then requiring the water customers to run their water to clear the debris and air from the lines.

  • School Board Opposes Lee's Vouchers

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 15) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon, and present members, along with Director of Schools Dr. Jonathan Kee, made plain their opposition to Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act.

  • Postal Service Announces No Increase on First Class

    Tuesday, January 21

    WASHINGTON (January 2025) — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is not raising prices for First-Class Mail and other Market Dominant products in January 2025:

  • Overflow Church Honored for ‘Celebrate Recovery'

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE — Overflow Church was honored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and recognized as a Certified Recovery Congregation.

  • Martin Luther King Remembered

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE (January 20) — Defying the cold weather, a small group of area citizens rallied and marched in memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in celebration of his birthday.

  • Congetta’s Chi-talian Brings Downtown McKenzie a Taste of the Windy City

    Tuesday, January 21

    A familiar name to those who frequent festivals and other outdoor events has taken root in downtown McKenzie.

  • McKenzie Banner January 21, 2025

    Tuesday, January 21

  • Carroll County Circuit Court Indictments

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 6) — The Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court returned the following indictments during the January 6 meeting of the Grand Jury.

  • Recipes 1-21-25

    Tuesday, January 21

    7 Can Soup 1 1/2 pound ground chuck 1 small chopped onion 2 cans ranch style beans

  • Gleason Splits with South Fulton

    Tuesday, January 21

    GLEASON (January 17) — Gleason High School hosted South Fulton Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs ran away with a 54-10 victory, while the Red Devils rallied late to force overtime and earn a 63-62 win.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, January 21

    Driving on Suspended License — Ariel S. Mercer, 22, Walnut Circle, McKenzie, was charged with Driving on Suspended License and Violation of the Light Law on January 15.

  • Carroll County General  Sessions Court

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 15, 2025.

  • Fillies Handle Henry County, Patriots Edge Mustangs

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School hosted Henry County Monday for a pair of basketball contests.

  • McKenzie Sweeps Central

    Tuesday, January 21

    McKENZIE (January 14) — McKenzie High School basketball began district play Tuesday, hosting Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central.

  • Fillies Cage Lady Lions, Mustangs Fall

    Tuesday, January 21

    HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Huntingdon High School hosted Camden Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies pulled away in the third for a 59-36 victory, while the Lions had big advantages in the second and third quarters en route to a 94-73 win.

  • It Was Our Cultural Learning Center

    Tuesday, January 21

    The tables were 1950’s metal. The seats were red and white vinyl. We preferred one of the booths in the far back corner. The music bounced between country and rock ‘n’ roll. The milkshakes, cheeseburgers, and fries were delicious. But they were mostly window dressing….

  • Education Freedom Act is Misnamed, Bad For Public Schools

    Tuesday, January 21

    Governor Bill Lee has called for a special session of the legislature to convene on January 27, 2025, to specifically deal with three issues.

  • Biden’s Posthumous Civil Rights Pardon

    Tuesday, January 21

    At the end of every presidency, it’s common for the outgoing President of the United States to grant a few interesting and often controversial pardons.

  • Bulldogs Win Back-and-Forth with Greenfield, Lady Bulldogs Fall

    Tuesday, January 21

    GLEASON (January 14) — Gleason High School hosted Greenfield Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Yellowjackets pulled away early for a 70-29 win, while the Bulldogs came out on top, 59-57, in a swingy game with multiple lead changes.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, January 21

    Bradley Arnold to Christopher and Terri Crider in District 21.

  • Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, January 21

    Fleeing From Police — According to a report made on 01-09-25 by Deputy Chance Townes, he initiated a traffic stop on a truck for having a taillight out.

  • Marriage License

    Tuesday, January 21

    Makayla Georgia Rose Burns Martin, 23, of McKenzie, to Andrew Keith Vandyke, 24, of McKenzie.

  • Calendar 1-21-25

    Tuesday, January 21

    County Library to Host Soup Fundraiser Friends of the Carroll County Library is hosting a soup fundraiser on Friday, February 7, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Library, 625 High St. Huntingdon.