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McKENZIE (June 25) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus.
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Historic Zoning Committee Meeting — Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. No agenda provided. Parks & Recreation Meeting — Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m. No agenda provided. Meeting is supposed to be a follow-up to the June meeting regarding the location of soccer fields either near McKenzie City Park or at Mulberry Park. Workshop/Public Hearing (Broadway Street) — Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend this meeting regarding the directional change of Broadway Street from two-way to one-way. Downtown business owners are strongly encouraged to attend. The public is allowed to address the council during a public hearing.
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When you intentionally create relationships at work, your coworkers become your family.
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The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie for their monthly meeting. Twenty members were in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order by beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto.
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TENNESSEE (July 1) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 3.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 1.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.77 per gallon.
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McKENZIE (June 2024) — The Waters of McKenzie announces it has been recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award for improving the lives of residents through excellent care.
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NASHVILLE — The tri-counties of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties sustained a slight increase in unemployment in May as compared to one month earlier.
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McKenzie All-Star Softball had a great showing at West Tennessee State Tournament. First photo: The 6U girls took first place in the Big Bang Tournament. Pictured (L to R) Front Row: Laila Wilkerson, Ella Manns, Brooklyn Morton, Evelyn Freeman, Hailey Manns and Nora Wallace. Middle Row: Elizabeth Case, O’Shyn Taylor, Faith Lynn French, Ollie Fawcett, Piper Russell and Briley Stafford. Back Row: Coaches Brian Stafford, Travis Russell, Clint Manns and Zach Wallace.
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It’s usually the big blue and white tent that attracts fireworks enthusiasts but in McKenzie its a giant 20-foot inflatable panda.
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McKenzie (June 27) — Members of the McKenzie Industrial Board received training in economic development from associates of the Tennessee Valley Authority on Thursday, June 27.
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McKENZIE — New decorative lighting is now completely installed in downtown McKenzie. Associates of Wade Electric Company installed the final lighting fixtures last week in Veterans Park. Additional lighting was placed on Broadway, Lee, and Waldren streets in downtown. The lighting project was first proposed in 2018 and was part of the Broadway sidewalk replacement project approved during the Jill Holland administration. The new decorative lighting replaces lights installed in the 1980s during the Mayor Joe Morris’ administration when the downtown gazebo was constructed, in part, by masonry students at the McKenzie TCAT.
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OMAHA (June 24) — In a season marked by grit, determination, and unforgettable moments, the University of Tennessee Volunteers clinched their first College World Series National Championship with a thrilling victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in game 3. This historic win not only represents the Volunteers’ first baseball national championship title but also breaks a 16-year national championship drought for the university.
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HUNTINGDON (June 27) — Carroll County Electric’s Board of Directors voted to cancel $63,926.13 in uncollectible accounts billed to customers for Fiscal Year 2024.
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McKENZIE (June 25) — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce held its third annual banquet on Tuesday, June 25 at Bethel University’s cafeteria. The food was provided by the food service at Bethel.
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Cottage Grove 49th Annual Freedom Festival Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the 49th annual Freedom Festival on Thursday, July 4 with a full lineup of events including a …
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HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Town Council of Huntingdon held a special called meeting Thursday to conclude Fiscal Year 2024 and set fiscal policy for the coming year. On a split vote, the council approved a three-percent increase in the town’s water and sewer rate.
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McKENZIE (June 27) — Bethel University has slightly reduced the number of faculty and staff during the past week in an effort to balance the budget.
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Fireworks are staples of summer, when neighborhoods sporadically light up with multicolored splendor, and distant pops can be heard on a regular basis.
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Pineapple Casserole 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained 2/3 cup sugar 5 teaspoon flour 1/4 box, Ritz crackers, crushed 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 cup margarine, melted
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Back in the 1970s, when I was in my twenties and still a couple of bubbles shy of plumb, I decided I could manage the dual role of a schoolteacher and a school bus driver.
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10 Years Ago — Tom Hilton of Tosh Farms discussed the company with prospective employee Ralph Dennie of McKenzie.
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Newspaper Office Closed on July 4-5 The McKenzie Banner office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Please submit news/events for the July 9 edition by Wednesday, July 3 if possible. If you need to reach us, email banner@mckenziebanner.com. Our staff will also be covering area events. Thank you for allowing us this time with our families.
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Shoplifting — Briana Pugh, 32, of Huntingdon, and Dallas Baker were cited into Carroll County General Sessions court for Theft of Property involving merchandise by Officer Ethan Parham on June 17. Officer Parham reported to a call from Walmart in Huntingdon in reference to shoplifting. Walmart’s loss prevention officer informed Parham that Brianna Pugh and Dallas Baker had recently gone through the self-checkout and put multiple items in their grocery bags without scanning them. This incident was captured by security cameras. The two failed to scan 12 items, totaling $46.88, for which they owe restitution to Walmart.
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Narcotics Found by Citizen — On June 22, Carroll County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Captain Davis from the National Guard Training Center located in Milan, TN. Captain Davis stated that one of his soldiers brought him a bag with money, marijuana (2.4 grams) and drug paraphernalia. The soldier stated that he was spraying weeds around the fences and was headed to the volleyball court to spray weeds around that area and that was when he discovered the bag. The bag was opened and when he saw the contents he turned it in to Captain Davis. There was one glass jar that had small baggies inside the jar and two of the baggies contained a green leafy-like substance believed to be marijuana, $70 cash, 1 scale, 1 box of plastic baggies, and one small bag of tobacco.
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Criminal Trespass, Public Intoxication — Maurice L. Lawrence, 31, Coleman Road, Memphis was charged with Public Intoxication on June 29.
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HUNTINGDON (June 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions on June 26.
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Brian Joseph Corban, 46, of Yuma to Kendra Lynn Shawford, 47, of Yuma.
