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Tuesday, September 3
The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels are preparing for a busy competition schedule beginning this month.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE (August 22, 24) - Local talent was on full display Thursday and Saturday as Carroll Arts, Inc., presented the annual Southern Fried Funnies at the historic Park Theatre.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE — After 45 years of service at The McKenzie Banner, former publisher Joel Washburn is semi-retiring on October 1, 2024.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE — McKenzie has a new video scoreboard that will be operational by the first home high school game.
Tuesday, September 3
NASHVILLE (September 2) - The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 2 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
Tuesday, September 3
Greetings, Last month we gave a shoutout to our loyal volunteers, but it’s a privilege this month to thank the wonderful staff that work with the residents of Lakeside. Cris Stafford manages a crew of knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated staff who make all the difference for the residents who choose to call Lakeside their home.
Tuesday, September 3
Three Carroll County teachers are taking part in the fall 2024 WestTeach leadership program at the University of Tennessee at Martin: Dana Christian, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School; Ginger Taylor, Huntingdon High School; and Noah Rogers, West Carroll Junior/Senior High School.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE (August 27) — On Tuesday, Lottye Choate celebrated her 95th birthday. As part of her birthday surprise, her daughter, Teresa Matlock, asked Facebook friends to send her mother birthday cards. Hoping for 95 cards to match her mother’s age, Matlock was able to surprise Mrs. Lottye with 173 cards.
Tuesday, September 3
McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, September 12, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 24700 Cedar Street for the monthly meeting.
Tuesday, September 3
Carroll County Relay For Life, the annual American Cancer Society fundraising event, is Saturday, September 7 from 4-9 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tuesday, September 3
HUNTINGDON (August 29) — Electric rates in Carroll County and throughout the TVA service area will increase in October after the federal electrical producer raised wholesale rates by 5.25 percent effective October 1, board members of the local electrical distributors were told during the regular monthly meeting.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE (August 31) — Members of the Webb Alumni Association met at the historic Webb School Saturday to elect leadership for the coming years. The gathering comes as the organization celebrates its 55th annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE — The Bethel University and McKenzie communities are mourning the death of Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) Prosser, who died Thursday.
Tuesday, September 3
GLEASON — Gleason celebrated its 51st Tater Town Special during the final week of August, always culminating the weekend of Labor Day. The Gleason Gazelles started the event in the 1970s as a way to showcase the city and its pride for all things Gleason. The lone year without the event was 2020, the pandemic year.
Tuesday, September 3
DRESDEN (August 30) — Head Coach Keith Hodge took his McKenzie Rebels to Dresden High School Friday to face his former team and to make a statement in Class 1A after a barnburner win to start the season last week against historical rival and Class 2A powerhouse Huntingdon.
Tuesday, September 3
ATWOOD (August 29) — The West Carroll Junior High War Eagles hosted McKenzie Thursday night at the halfway mark of the middle school football season.
Tuesday, September 3
HUNTINGDON (August 29) — Huntingdon Middle School hosted McKenzie softball Thursday. The Fillies played well on both sides of the ball, including a shutout by pitcher Marcie Mitchell, for a 9-0 victory.
Tuesday, September 3
McKENZIE (August 31) — A packed Walter Butler Stadium for the first night game in three years saw the No. 8 Bethel Wildcats outlast the Point University Skyhawks Saturday night. The Cats won 20-6 in the season opener for both squads.
Tuesday, September 3
West Carroll senior Jayden Milton is proving to be one of the best running backs in West Tennessee through the first two weeks of the season.
Tuesday, September 3
Longshot to Perform at Nights on Broadway The Longshot Band performs at McKenzie’s Nights on Broadway on Thursday, September 5, 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown McKenzie. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to this local band
Tuesday, September 3
Corn Casserole 2 cans whole kernel corn 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 2/3 cup milk Mix together in casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly brown.
Tuesday, September 3
HUNTINGDON (August 28) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 28.
Tuesday, September 3
Simple Assault — According to a report made by Deputy Angel Furr on August 24, Deputy Furr was dispatched to a home on Milam Road in Huntingdon in reference to a male subject wanting to file assault charges on his father-in-law.
Tuesday, September 3
Believe me, I understand it is football season. Major League Baseball, as it does every September, separates the pretenders from the contenders. The kids start back to school. And college campuses are filled with wide-eyed 18-year-olds full of wonder, anticipation, and maybe, just a tad of trepidation.
Tuesday, September 3
Climbing the stairs to coach Gibson's office, I wondered what I was in trouble for.
Thursday, August 29
HUNTINGDON (August 27) - One citizen, who is also a candidate for town council, has taken issue with the handling of water rate increases by the Huntingdon Mayor and Council.
