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Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE/Henry County (June 10) — State Representative Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) and representatives for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development visited Haven Steel on Monday to tour the manufacturing plant and its new upgraded machinery.
Tuesday, June 11
HUNTINGDON (June 5) — Brown water and grinder pumps continue to take center stage in the Town of Huntingdon. During the Public Works Committee Meeting, the press and non-Public Works Employees were requested to leave the meeting temporarily as the board moved into an executive session with the town’s attorney Robert Keeton, III.
Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE — The Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to McKenzie’s City Park Lake on Saturday, June 15 for a fun-filled morning where even little fish produce big smiles.
Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE (June 8) — A Dresden man is dead after being struck by a train in McKenzie around 5:18 a.m. on June 8.
Tuesday, June 11
BUCHANAN — Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have arrested and charged a Henry County man accused of manufacturing an explosive device.
Tuesday, June 11
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) recently traveled to Normandy and Paris to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and honor our greatest generation.
Tuesday, June 11
West Carroll School Board met on June 6 and discussed renovations to improve safety at all three schools in West Carroll Special School District.
Tuesday, June 11
Faye Jones proved to be a dedicated Rebels baseball fan. Jones, age 92, great-grandmother of Fletcher Holt, attended the TSSAA State Championship Series.
Tuesday, June 11
The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, June 13 with the following items on the agenda: under old business is the second reading of Ordinance 568 - the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget; the second reading of Ordinance 569 - conversion of Broadway Street to a One-Way Street.
Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE — The newly formed McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first event on October 4 and 5.
Tuesday, June 11
GLEASON (June 8) — Community members welcomed the reopening of the Gleason Memorial Library after a 10-month closure due to a wall collapsing.
Tuesday, June 11
MURFREESBORO — Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,475 students who appear on the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester.
Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE — The Jackson Symphony — Symphony on the Move was the opening event for the annual series Nights on Broadway on Friday. The small ensemble of musicians provided jazz music for an appreciative audience, who were seated in Veterans Park.
Tuesday, June 11
McKENZIE (June 4) — The McKenzie Rotary continued its stellar year by recognizing 22 of its 45 members as Paul Harris Fellows.
Tuesday, June 11
HUNTINGDON (June 7) — Barry Mitchell and Sam the Turtle entertained children at the Carroll County Library on Friday, June 7, 2 p.m. as part of the summer reading program.
Tuesday, June 11
I want to tell my small town and county family, friends, and churches how grateful I am for the thoughts and prayers. I had an aneurysm four weeks ago while vacationing in Florida. It was never what I expected.
Tuesday, June 11
KNOXVILLE (June 9) — With the win over Evansville on Sunday night in the super regional round, the UT Knoxville Vols baseball team notched a spot in the College World Series. The three-game series advanced the Vols to their first back-to-back appearance in Omaha.
Tuesday, June 11
Two retirement receptions are scheduled for Willie Huffman, who is retiring as President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll. The receptions are 2-4 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the TCAT in Paris and from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the TCAT in McKenzie.
Tuesday, June 11
As a way to educate the public and some local officials. The Banner is providing a crash course in the Opening Meetings Act or what is also known as the Sunshine Law. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said over a century ago, “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” This simply means that transparency provides for good governance.
Tuesday, June 11
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter from the co-owners of Tri-County Publishing, Inc. dba The McKenzie Banner, Jason and Brittany Martin, that will be delivered to members of McKenzie City Council prior to the meeting and read during the meeting. This is also meant to serve as an additional attempt to contact the city council prior to the meeting on Thursday, June 13.
Tuesday, June 11
Barbecued Beef Patties 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 lb ground beef 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Tuesday, June 11
HUNTINGDON (June 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 5.
Tuesday, June 11
Megan Nicole Alosa, 28, of Cedar Grove, to Taylor Channing Weaver, 32, of Cedar Grove.
Tuesday, June 11
DUI-Second Offense — Wendy L. Calderon, 49, Highway 124, McKenzie, was charged with DUI-Second Offense on June 4.
Tuesday, June 11
HUNTINGDON (June 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 5.DUI; 1st Offense — Robert Lyles, 37, was arrested on June 1 for driving under the influence and violation of implied consent law.
Tuesday, June 11
Salute Our Vets 5K The American Legion Post 47 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 of Huntingdon are co-hosting the Second Annual Salute Our Vets 5K on Saturday, June 22 at 7 a.m. at the east side of the Carroll County Courthouse in Huntingdon.
