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In this issue

  • HCMC

    Thursday, January 30

  • The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center Huntingdon Celebrates Ray Smith’s Legacy

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 25) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is marking a monumental milestone as it celebrates its 20th performance season this summer, thanks in part to the unwavering support of Ray Smith.

  • Chris Springer Named Head Football Coach

    Tuesday, January 28

    McKENZIE (January 21) — Bethel University hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce the appointment of Chris Springer as the next Wildcat head football coach.

  • TBI Investigating Old West Fire

    Tuesday, January 28

    McKENZIE (January 27) — Local authorities, in collaboration with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), are investigating a destructive fire that broke out during the night of Tuesday, January 7 and continued into early Wednesday morning at the Old West Steakhouse.

  • McKenzie School Board Agenda

    Tuesday, January 28

    Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 p.m., McKenzie Middle School Library. 

  • Mulberry Soccer Complex on Parks Agenda

    Tuesday, January 28

    The City of McKenzie Parks and Recreation Board meets Wednesday, February 5 at 5 p.m. at McKenzie City Hall.

  • McKenzie Elementary Honor, Merit Roll - Second Quarter

    Tuesday, January 28

    HONOR ROLL First Grade C. Barton: Sean Bomar, Mason Pruitt, Hunter Sedgwick, Larissa Staten

  • Willodean Long Celebrates 96th Birthday

    Tuesday, January 28

    Willodean Long of Trezevant celebrated her 96th birthday on January 15, at her home.

  • McKenzie High School Football Celebrates Phenomenal Season

    Tuesday, January 28

    McKENZIE (January 26) — Players, coaches, cheerleaders, family members, fans and members of the media gathered Sunday afternoon at McKenzie Church of Christ to celebrate another highly successful McKenzie High School football season and all of the people that made it possible.

  • McKenzie Man Arrested for Online Threat Against Police

    Tuesday, January 28

    Retaliation Against Police Officer — Rashad D. McCreary, 20, Walnut Circle, McKenzie, was arrested for an online threat posted against Officer Darren Davis.

  • American Legion to Host Four Chaplain’s Service

    Tuesday, January 28

    The annual Four Chaplains’ Service commemorates the selfless acts of four chaplains on February 3, 1943.

  • McKenzie High School Homecoming is February 7

    Tuesday, January 28

    McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming is Friday, February 7.

  • Huntingdon Basketball Homecoming Royalty

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 24) — (L to R): Freshman Representatives Grier Bartholomew, daughter of Shane and Julie Bartholomew, escorted by Colt Wood, son of Chad and Cassie Wood.

  • Kathy Edwards Honored with Retirement Reception in Trezevant

    Tuesday, January 28

    TREZEVANT (January 24) — Kathy Weatherford Edwards was celebrated with a special reception to mark her retirement after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Town of Trezevant.

  • Huntingdon’s Blankenship to Install HVACs at Civic Center

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 23) — Members of the Carroll County Purchasing Committee, Budget Committee and Real Estate Committee met Thursday.

  • Gaskins Confirmed as Fire Chief

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 20) — During the January meeting of the Carroll County Commission, McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins was confirmed as the new Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department.

  • Installation of Digital Water Meters Nears Completion

    Tuesday, January 28

    GLEASON (January 21) — Water customers will soon have their water meters automatically read via radio signals on the 15th of each month, eliminating the need for city workers to manually read each meter.

  • Huntingdon Man Arrested on Child Rape, Incest Charges

    Tuesday, January 28

    CARROLL COUNTY — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the office of the 24th District Attorney General’s Office, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Huntingdon man.

  • Curtis Halford, Former State Representative, Dies at 81

    Tuesday, January 28

    Curtis Halford, a dedicated public servant and former Tennessee State Representative for the 79th District, died on January 24, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on March 27, 1943, Halford is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte; their two children, Lori and Bradley; and three grandchildren, Kate, Charlotte, and Noah.

  • McKenzie Banner January 28, 2025

    Tuesday, January 28

  • Health & Wellness 2025

    Tuesday, January 28

  • Recipes 1-28-25

    Tuesday, January 28

    Apple Dumplings 2 granny smith apples, peeled and quartered 1 (8count) can crescent rolls ½ cup margarine

  • Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, January 28

    Drug Violation — According to a report made on January 23 by Deputy Townes, he initiated a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai for failure to maintain lane.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, January 28

    Retaliation Against Police Officer — Rashad D. McCreary, 20, Walnut Circle, McKenzie, was arrested for an online threat posted against Officer Darren Davis.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, January 28

    David Allen Milligan to Jessica S. Milligan in District 22.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Court

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 22) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 22.

  • Central Sweeps West Carroll

    Tuesday, January 28

    HOLLOW ROCK-BRUCETON (January 23) — Central High School hosted West Carroll Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Tigers pulled ahead early en route to a 43-26 win, while the Tigers shook off an early deficit to claim a 62-42 victory.

  • Mustangs Battle, Fillies Cruise in Waverly Sweep

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 21) — Huntingdon High School hosted Waverly Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies built a solid lead over three quarters, then dominated the fourth for a 74-42 victory. The Tigers kept it close through three frames, but the Mustangs pulled away at the end for a 69-55 win.

  • Gleason Sweeps Lake County

    Tuesday, January 28

    GLEASON (January 24) — Gleason High School hosted Lake County Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs were in control throughout for a 43-29 win, while the Bulldogs battled through momentum shifts to come out on top, 66-58.

  • McKenzie Sweeps Houston County

    Tuesday, January 28

    ERIN (January 24) —- McKenzie traveled to Houston County High School Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Rebels led throughout and held off a late Lady Irish rally for a 58-54 win. The Rebels trailed at the half but dominated down the stretch for a 76-54 victory.

  • Calendar 1-28-25

    Tuesday, January 28

    Senior Movie at Park Theater The senior movie at the Park Theater is Wednesday, January 29 at 2 p.m.  “A Complete Unknown” will be shown. Movie, soda and popcorn is $5.

  • Pardon My Paltry Puns Proliferation

    Tuesday, January 28

    Boy howdy, you talk about feeling left out. Alone. Ostracized. Adrift at sea. My self-esteem just fell ten floors lower than a whale’s belly….

  • 1/32 of an Inch

    Tuesday, January 28

    Dwight was older than me. 

  • Huntingdon Adds Wins on Homecoming

    Tuesday, January 28

    HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Huntingdon High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday with a sweep of district opponent Stewart County. The Fillies amassed a sizable lead after three quarters, but had to hold off a late Lady Rebel rally for a 65-56 win. The Mustangs started strong and cruised to a 91-58 victory.

  • McKenzie Swept by McEwen

    Tuesday, January 28

    McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted McEwen Monday for a pair of district basketball contests. The fifth-ranked Warriorettes rode an early lead to a 75-51 win. The Rebels made a late rally, pulling within two points more than once before falling to the Warriors, 72-64.

  • Bid Notice - E911 Mowing

    Tuesday, January 28