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McKenzie Banner Marketplace 9-17-24

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In this issue

  • McKenzie Banner September 17, 2024

    Tuesday, September 17

  • Two ‘Major Players’ Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges

    Tuesday, September 17

    PARIS — Two Paris residents–described by local law enforcement as major players in local Fentanyl trafficking were arrested on various drug charges.

  • Huntingdon Heritage Day is Saturday, September 28

    Tuesday, September 17

    It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free, all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon.

  • McKenzie Alumni Decades Reunion is Two Weeks Away

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE — McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first Decades Reunion on October 4 and 5 with a parade, golf tournament, homecoming game, block party and individual class reunions.

  • The Deadline to Register to Vote is October 7 for General Elections

    Tuesday, September 17

    NASHVILLE — To commemorate National Voter Registration Month, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging all eligible Tennessee residents to register to vote.

  • Bear Wanders Henry County

    Tuesday, September 17

    A black bear is traversing Henry County and was photographed by AirEvac team at the Henry County Airport.

  • McKenzie Elementary Fall Festival is October 26

    Tuesday, September 17

    The McKenzie Elementary School PTO hosts its annual Fall Festival fundraiser Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus at 165 Brooks Avenue.

  • McKenzie Ranked in First Place in TSWA Poll

    Tuesday, September 17

    NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 4 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote.

  • Living History Bus Tour of Shiloh Battlefield

    Tuesday, September 17

    SHILOH, Tenn. — Would you like to meet six people who participated in the Battle of Shiloh? Join us for a special living history event!

  • West Carroll Beta Initiates School Cleanup

    Tuesday, September 17

    West Carroll Junior Senior Beta Club has implemented a new initiative focused on keeping the school and its surrounding grounds clean. As part of the program, students will have the opportunity to earn service hours while contributing to the cleanliness of the campus. This initiative not only aligns with the core values of the Beta Club but also fosters a spirit of service and responsibility among the students.

  • West Carroll Elementary Supports Junior High Homecoming

    Tuesday, September 17

    TREZEVANT (September 12) — Students at West Carroll Elementary School rallied behind the Junior High War Eagles in preparation for the Junior High Football Homecoming.

  • Sign Commemorates 70 Years of Rebel Stadium

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE (September 13) — During McKenzie’s rainy win Friday night, a new sign was presented commemorating the 70th anniversary of Rebel Stadium.

  • Refined Ultimate Nutrition Opens in McKenzie

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE (September 10) — Refined Ultimate Nutrition held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce.

  • Rotary Learns About TnAchieves

    Tuesday, September 17

    Ben Sterling with TnAchieves spoke to the Rotary Club of McKenzie on September 10 concerning mentorship of high school seniors as they prepare for post-secondary educational opportunities.

  • Leadership Carroll County Program Underway

    Tuesday, September 17

    The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Carroll County (LCC) is an annual program for business leaders consisting of nine sessions and a community service project.

  • Relay For Life Night Raises $24,265

    Tuesday, September 17

    HUNTINGDON (September 7) — Carroll County Relay For Life held its annual main event Saturday at the Carroll County Civic Center, raising $24,264.59 for the American Cancer Society from sponsorships, donations and team deposits.

  • Webb School Presents ‘Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee’

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE — Every Tuesday and Saturday from September 17 to November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Webb High School presents Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, a new traveling exhibition created by the Tennessee State Museum in partnership with The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University

  • Trezevant Board Discusses Traffic, Water Bill Concerns

    Tuesday, September 17

    TREZEVANT (September 10) — The Trezevant town council met Tuesday with a light agenda. Discussion mostly paved the way for action in the coming months on several issues including fire department pay, drug policy, traffic concerns and the reading of water meters.

  • Construction Progresses on Atwood, Trezevant Bypass

    Tuesday, September 17

    TREZEVANT — The second of two segments of the new highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood is advancing with roadbed construction underway on opposite ends of¨ U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant.

  • McKenzie City Council Agrees to Resurface Eastwood Drive

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE (September 12) — The McKenzie City Council approved a bid of $77,140 to resurface Eastwood Drive in McKenzie. Eastwood Dr., which runs adjacent to Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie and connects to Hwy 79 and Hwy 423, will be resurfaced by Martin Paving Company of Medina. The only other bid submitted was by Arrow Paving in Lexington of Lexington at $80,000.

  • Jessie Townes Announces Re-Election Candidacy

    Tuesday, September 17

    I, Jessie Lee Townes, Sr. would like to take this opportunity to formally announce my candidacy for re-election to the McKenzie City Council. I have represented my hometown of the City of McKenzie for the past 12 years and have served as Vice-Mayor for the past 5 years.

  • West Tennessee Healthcare to Begin Operations of Henry County Hospital

    Tuesday, September 17

    PARIS (September 13) — Due to the passing of West Tennessee Healthcare President and CEO, James “JR” Ross, the previously scheduled ribbon cutting ceremony for September 19 has been rescheduled to November 7.

  • Hospital Wing Breaks Ground at Airport

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE (September 11) — Construction has begun at the Carroll County Airport for the air medical base service known as Hospital Wing. During the August 2024 meeting of the Carroll County Commission, a lease between Carroll County and Med-Trans Corporation was ratified with Med-Trans stating construction would begin immediately.

  • Huntingdon Chiropractors Honored with State Association Award

    Tuesday, September 17

    NASHVILLE — In a special celebration at their annual event, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) honored Rep. Brock Martin, D.C. and Dr. Krista Martin of Huntingdon with their highest recognition, 2024 Conference Honorees.

  • Bless Your Heart

    Tuesday, September 17

    It’s one of Southerner’s most-used expressions.

  • Marriage Licenses

    Tuesday, September 17

    Dakota Creston Lewers, 21, of Huntingdon, to Trinity Deanne Moore, 20, of Huntingdon.

  • Huntingdon Police Reports

    Tuesday, September 17

    Simple Possession, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia — According to a report made by Officer Brad Allen on September 7, he stopped a vehicle on Buena Vista Road that was being operated by Vasquez Yarbough, 64, of Huntingdon, because he had an active warrant on Mr. Yarbrough for Criminal Simulation. During the traffic stop Mr. Yarbrough gave consent to search through the vehicle. During the search, marijuana was found inside a Swisher Sweet package that weighed about 1 gram. Yarbough was transported to Carroll County Jail for Marijuana Possession and Criminal Simulation. On September 6, Officer Allen was dispatched to Murphy for someone passing a fake $100 bill. Upon arrival he saw Yarbrough hand a fake $100 bill to the cashier on video footage.

  • Carroll County General Sessions Court

    Tuesday, September 17

    HUNTINGDON (September 11) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 11.

  • Property Transfers

    Tuesday, September 17

    David S. Smith to Carol A. Poliner in District 18.

  • McKenzie Police Reports

    Tuesday, September 17

    DUI, Leaving the Scene — Pablo Salas, Jr., 29, Highway 423, McKenzie was charged with DUI-Second Offense and Leaving the Scene of an Accident on September 13.

  • Agencies Across the State Continually Delaying Access to Public Records Requests

    Tuesday, September 17

    Late last year, the city of Memphis wrote a $7,419.68 check to reimburse the attorney fees of journalist Marc Perrusquia rather than risk losing a public records lawsuit.

  • Calendar 9-17-24

    Tuesday, September 17

    Storytellers at Huntingdon Heritage Festival Come hear the storytellers, sponsored by Carroll Arts, at the Huntingdon Heritage Festival, Saturday, September 28. Storytelling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Huntingdon Police Station, 12740 Lexington Street. Stay for a short time of for the whole time!

  • Record-Setting Day for Lady Wildcats

    Tuesday, September 17

    KENNETH, Mo. — The Bethel Lady Wildcats Golf Team dominated play in the Williams Baptist Fall Invitational being played at the Kenneth Country Club in Kenneth, Missouri Monday and Tuesday.

  • Bethel Football Moves to 3-0 With Victory in Georgia

    Tuesday, September 17

    COLUMBUS, Ga. — The No. 7 Bethel Wildcats remained undefeated with a 35-0 road win at Thomas University Saturday.

  • Milton Runs for 406 as War Eagles Pick Up Region Victory

    Tuesday, September 17

    LINDEN (September 13) — In one of the wildest games of the season, the West Carroll football team picked up an opening Region 6-1A victory with a win over Perry County.

  • Mustangs Corral Bulldogs, 42-20

    Tuesday, September 17

    HUNTINGDON (September 13) — On Friday night, the Huntingdon Mustangs picked up their second win of the season as they played host to the Columbia Academy Bulldogs. It was a game of pending rain showers with the perpetual lightning of yellow flags. The first quarter was a tight back-and-forth but like a diesel engine, the Mustang offense and defense heated up to roar away with the 42-20 win.

  • Rebels Rout Warriors, 49-7

    Tuesday, September 17

    McKENZIE (September 13) — The McKenzie High School Rebels began region play Friday as they hosted the McEwen Warriors for another rainy affair at Randy Thomas Field. McEwen mustered an early touchdown for a 7-7 tie, but the Rebels ran away for a 49-7 victory.

  • Town of Trezevant - Job Opening

    Tuesday, September 17