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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKENZIE (July 28) — The McKenzie Garden Club met aboard the church bus at the McKenzie Church of Christ on July 28 for an abbreviated meeting. Hostesses Ann Coleman and Janie Moore provided delicious sack lunches in preparation for the group’s trip to Paris, Tenn. to tour Mr. Jimmy Williams’ gardens.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting 2023 Adult Leadership Carroll County class applications. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Henry County Patriots are hosting its annual football jamboree featuring eight teams on Friday, August 11
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Twelve members were present for July’s Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) Club meeting in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School’s inaugural girls soccer team was revealed in late July, almost a month before the team’s first game.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKENZIE — The 2023 middle school football season kicks off Saturday, August 5 with the McKenzie Middle School Football Jamboree at Randy Thomas Stadium. Beginning at 4 p.m., local middle school teams will compete using half of the football field, allowing for two games to play simultaneously. The games are broken into two 18-minute halves with hydration breaks.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Aug. 18 @ McKenzie Aug. 25 BYE Sept. 1 Adamsville * HC Sept. 8 @ Columbia Acad.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Aug. 18 Huntingdon Aug. 25 Dresden Sept. 1 @ Chester Co. Sept. 8 @ McEwen *
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
NASHVILLE — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennessee families to save during the state’s three-month grocery tax suspension, starting tomorrow, August 1 through October 31.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
PARIS (July 28) — After weeks of no response at all, BlueCare finally responded to Henry County Medical Center’s request for a higher reimbursement rate. But the response was way less than what Hospital CEO John Tucker said will be enough to keep the obstetrics (OB) unit open.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKenzie’s Thursday night summer concert series Nights on Broadway continues August 3 with live music from the James Greer Band. Bring out your lawn chairs, check out the parked food vendors, dance a little, and shop in downtown McKenzie while enjoying local talent. Depending on the weather, the event might move into McKenzie’s Park Theatre.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
West Carroll Board of Education meets August 3, 6:30 p.m. at West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
TENNESSEE (July 27) — Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties endured another month of increased unemployment rates in June 2023, according to the Tennessee Labor Force’s June estimates. The increased rates follow a national trend.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Members of the McKenzie Garden Club and their guests enjoyed a gathering at the McKenzie Church of Christ on June 23, 2023.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Sam Hutson, owner of Crove Media and Crove Food, was the program on Tuesday, July 25 for the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The McKenzie Banner gifted 8-foot x 4-foot photos of the 2022 champion football team and 2023 champion Lady Rebels basketball team to McKenzie High School Principal Kelly Spivey.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKENZIE — This summer, McKenzie Valve & Machining established a goal to help the local community. The industry teamed with the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce to collect and distribute school supplies for schools across the county, with an initial plan to provide 20 backpacks full of supplies to six schools. By August, the industry received enough donations to exceed that goal and provide supplies to seven local school systems: McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll, Bruceton, Clarksburg, Henry, Gleason and Dresden.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
JACKSON (July 29) — After a week of events and competitions, the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant culminated on Saturday, July 29, with the crowning of Miss Lane College Volunteer Jada Brown as the 2024 Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Several women represented Carroll County in the pageant and made their own impacts on the competition.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Kiddie Korner held its grand opening ceremony on Friday, July 28 at its location at 15078 Highland Drive, McKenzie. Misty Moon and Katey Holder are the owners of the clothing store, offering newborn to 14-16 children’s clothes and maternity clothes.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
HUNTINGDON (July 27) — Carroll County Electric Board approved a policy to allot a time period for citizens to speak to the board on topics germane to items on the agenda.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Dr. Anna Anderson, O.D., is fresh out of optometry school and ready to serve West Tennessee.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
HUNTINGDON (July 28) — The formal announcement of the Med-Trans/Hospital Wing’s intentions of opening an air medical base of operations in Carroll County was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony behind Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
HUNTINGDON (July 25) — The family of the late Dale Kelley was honored Tuesday, July 25 at the monthly Huntingdon Mayor and Council meeting. State Senator John Stevens presented a framed copy of the joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly. It honored the service of the late Dale Kelley.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
McKENZIE — After a rollover crash on State Route 22 Sunday morning, the patient was extricated and transported by air ambulance to an area hospital.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
It was 1A versus 3A. McKenzie made the 80-mile ride to McNairy County to open the 2023 preseason. The Rebels are fielding an almost completely new squad from last year’s 15-0 State Championship team.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
There are few tales as compelling as that of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer whose intrepid spirit led him to forge a path into the uncharted wilderness of North America. Amidst the late 17th century’s backdrop of colonial expansion and fierce territorial rivalries, La Salle’s vision and determination laid the foundation for one of the earliest European settlements in the Mississippi Valley—the enigmatic Fort Prudhomme. This week’s story delves into the remarkable story of La Salle and the founding of Fort Prudhomme, a momentous chapter in the early history of Memphis and west Tennessee.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
HUNTINGDON (July 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 26.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
DUI — Jamie L Carter, 44, Booker Street, McKenzie was charged with DUI and Driving on a Suspended License on July 23.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Alden Bennett Strickland, 22, Huntingdon to Maggie-Belle Logan, 19, Huntingdon.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Pollo Flojo 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon paprika 1 medium brown onion (or onion flakes) 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoon salt 3-4 medium carrots (or half a small bag baby carrots) 3-4 stalks celery
