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McKenzie Banner Marketplace 8-20-24

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In this issue

  • McKenzie Banner August 20, 2024

    Tuesday, August 20

  • Gasoline Prices Increase During Week

    Tuesday, August 20

    TENNESSEE (August 19) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 11.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 46.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.69 per gallon- the lowest level in 940 days.

  • Carroll County Fair Dog Show

    Tuesday, August 20

    HUNTINGDON (August 10) — The Carroll County Fair Dog Show was Saturday afternoon in the civic center.

  • Friday Night Lights: All Eyes on McKenzie-Huntingdon Showdown

    Tuesday, August 20

    Buckle up, football fans! The ultimate small-town showdown is about to explode onto the gridiron as the McKenzie Rebels and Huntingdon Mustangs clash in their 95th battle. Though classifications may have changed, the feud between McKenzie and Huntingdon burns hotter than ever. This isn’t just a game; it’s a battle for county supremacy.

  • Carroll County Fair Tiny Tots Pageant

    Tuesday, August 20

    Girls Under Six Months (L to R): Third Maid Oakley Moore, three months, daughter of Rylee Holladay and Johnathan Moore; First Maid Vallie Rose Williams, five months, daughter of Savannah and Josh Williams; Queen Sunny Brooke Thompson, four months, daughter of Clay and Tyler Brook Thompson; Second Maid Layla Collins, three months, daughter of Devan and James Collins; Fourth Maid (tie) Ryleigh Mae Kee, two months, daughter of Ryan and Amber Kee; and Fourth Maid (tie) Grace Ezell, two months, daughter of Emily and Spencer Ezell.

  • McKenzie City Florist & More

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKENZIE — On one corner of downtown Veterans Park stands a monument to a local fallen soldier and the men who served alongside him.

  • Dr. Adam Douglas Named Principal at West Carroll Junior Senior High

    Tuesday, August 20

    Dr. Adam Douglas is the new principal at West Carroll Junior Senior High School.

  • New State Driver Licenses, Self-Service Kiosks Unveiled

    Tuesday, August 20

    NASHVILLE (August 19) — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks, which can reduce wait times at Driver Service Centers.

  • Rogers Fills County Commission Vacancy

    Tuesday, August 20

    HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler officially swore in Morris Rogers on as a Commissioner for Carroll County. Rogers was elected to represent District 4 in the August election. In filling a vacancy through election, Rogers will begin serving immediately.

  • Trezevant Board Discusses Drug Testing Policy, Cat Overpopulation

    Tuesday, August 20

    TREZEVANT (August 13) — Tuesday’s meeting of the Trezevant Board of Aldermen was heavy on discussion but light on action (for now) as two issues dominated the two-hour meeting: the fallout from last month’s drug testing of street department employees and the excessive number of cats roaming town.

  • November to Feature Many Candidates

    Tuesday, August 20

    CARROLL COUNTY (August 15) — Candidates have qualified for local municipal elections in the November 5 general elections. Four municipalities — McKenzie, Huntingdon, Bruceton and Hollow Rock have contested elections.

  • High-Speed Chase Ends at High School

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKenzie Police Officer Dustin McClure said the juvenile, with a female passenger, attempted to evade police and drove at excessive rates of speed to avoid arrest.

  • County Hears Request for Liquor by the Drink

    Tuesday, August 20

    HUNTINGDON (August 12) — During the August meeting of the Carroll County Commission, Stephen Liss, the soon-to-be proprietor of Club Rosser, spoke to the legislative body about adding liquor by the drink as a referendum to the November ballot. Currently, McKenzie and Huntingdon allow liquor by the drink within the municipal city limits but it is illegal elsewhere in the county.

  • McKenzie's Leighann Horne is Finalist for Supervisor of Year

    Tuesday, August 20

    NASHVILLE — Leighann Horne, Supervisor of Education for McKenzie Special School District, is honored to be one of nine finalists for Tennessee Supervisor of the Year for the state of Tennessee.

  • New Students Welcomed to Bethel Campus

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKENZIE (August 17) — On Saturday, Bethel University kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with its annual Freshman Carnival.

  • Inglenook Book Club News

    Tuesday, August 20

    Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie on Wednesday August 14 with 20 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order and thanked the hostesses Mona Batchelor and Victoria Ard, who filled in for Pedie Pedersen who was absent.

  • Bethel President Perry Moulds Eagerly Faces the Challenges

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKENZIE (August 13) — Bethel University has a new president who is facing the challenges of the local, private four-year university. He said challenges exist for many universities nationwide, especially private institutions.

  • The Cocklebur of Criticism

    Tuesday, August 20

    “There they go boys! Don’t stop now!”

  • We’ve Lost Sight of the Golden Rule

    Tuesday, August 20

    I grew up in the safest place in America. And it could be argued, I grew up in the safest time in the storied history of our great nation.

  • Recipes 8-20-24

    Tuesday, August 20

    Coconut Self-Crust Pie 1 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup self-rising flour 2 cups milk 4 eggs

  • Calendar 8-20-24

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKenzie Memorial Library’s Hours The McKenzie Memorial Library, Broadway Street, is open, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer for the Summer Reading Program. Additionally, the library has programs on most Saturdays beginning at 11:30 a.m.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, August 20

    Juvenile Flees Police — A juvenile male was arrested and transported to Carroll County Jail after he was driving 94 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone on August 15.

  • Sheriff’s Reports

    Tuesday, August 20

    Violation of Order of Protection — According to a report made by Deputy Sean Bongiovanni on August 13, deputies were dispatched to a home on Jessie Lane in reference to an order of protection being violated.

  • Huntingdon Police Reports

    Tuesday, August 20

    Domestic Assault — According to a report made on August 3, 2024, by Officer Malachi Arline, officers responded to the Huntingdon Police Department in reference to a domestic assault Upon arrival, officers talked to the victim, April Hester, who stated that she was assaulted by the father of her children, Reginald Gordon, 45, of Huntingdon. According to Hester’s statement, her and Reginald were in a vehicle traveling down Lexington Street when there was a verbal altercation and Gordon hit the victim on the right side of her face with his fist. Ms. Hester had visible signs on her face of being hit. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Sgt Parham and officer Arline placed Reginald Gordon under arrest for domestic assault.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Court

    Tuesday, August 20

    HUNTINGDON (August 14) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 14.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, August 20

    Brant Christopher and Tammy Irby to Blue Sky Inv. Inc. in District 4.

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, August 20

    Michael Andrew Goodrich, 26, of Atwood, to Raini Montana Hansel, 21, of Atwood.

  • Lady Rebels Dominate Season Opener

    Tuesday, August 20

    McKENZIE (August 13) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebel soccer team opened their season on a high note Tuesday, hosting Haywood and cruising to a 7-0 win.

  • McKenzie Rebels Rout Henry County Patriots, 38-12

    Tuesday, August 20

    PARIS (August 15) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled Thursday to face the Henry County Patriots at Barton Field. The Rebels set the tone early and built a big lead in the second quarter en route to a 38-12 victory.

  • Rebels Roll, War Eagles Fall at Jamboree

    Tuesday, August 20

    PARIS (August 16) — Henry County High School hosted its annual football jamboree Friday at Patriot Stadium with the McKenzie and West Carroll teams participating as usual.

  • Notice to Creditors - NOLEN

    Tuesday, August 20