Global Citizens Give Time to Local Need
November 25, 2024
McKENZIE (November 23, 2024) - A group dedicated to cultivating global citizens focused on a local need as they gifted their pre-Thanksgiving Saturday morning to the Carroll County Humane …
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Don Graves Holt
November 25, 2024
NASHVILLE — Dr. Don Graves Holt died November 17, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a retired educator and state government official having served as a McKenzie High School teacher, a staff member …
West Tennessee Construction November 20-27, 2024
November 21, 2024
From the Tennessee Department of Transportation There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed …
James Elma Holmes
November 21, 2024
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.. - Mr. James Elma Holmes, 87 of Huntingdon, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at West Tennessee Transitional Care. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the Chapel …
David Paschall
November 21, 2024
David Hal Paschall, 79, of Lago Vista, Texas, died on November 18, 2024, after a lengthy illness. David was born on June 26, 1945, to Ratliffe and Velna Gray Douglas Paschall in Murray, …
Michael Allen Staton Arrested in Henderson County
November 21, 2024
HENDERSON COUNTY - An ongoing drug investigation by special agents assigned to TBI’s Drug Investigation Division, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Huntingdon …
Huntingdon Continues Strong Play
November 19, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 15) — In the second round of TSSAA Football Playoff action, the Huntingdon Mustangs made short work of the defending 2A State Champion Riverside Panthers. After four quarters of play, the Mustangs advance to the third round with the 35-7 win.
Annual Christmas Fund Continues to Grow
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE — McKenzie Police Department and McKenzie Fire/Rescue Department continue their fund-raising efforts to support the second annual Christmas Fund for underprivileged children of the community.
Dr. Forbess Named Grand Marshal of McKenzie Christmas Parade
November 19, 2024
While vacationing at the beach this summer, Dr. Ryan Forbess played a critical role in saving a 15-year-old girl attacked by a shark. The incident occurred at Seacrest Beach on the Florida Panhandle. Dr. Forbess and his friend, Dr. Mohammad Ali, were in the water with their families when they noticed a commotion and saw blood. Acting quickly, they rushed to assist and helped save the girl.
Trezevant Purchases New Police SUV
November 19, 2024
TREZEVANT (November 12) — Trezevant City Attorney Charlie Trotter administered the oath of office to Mayor Bobby Blaylock, Councilman Leon Lyell, and Councilman Mark Argo as incumbent members recently reelected to their respective positions. The three ran unopposed in the November 5 election.
New Highway, New School Sign
November 19, 2024
ATWOOD — With the opening of the new Atwood bypass highway, the purpose of a new digital informational sign at West Carroll School District’s Central Office came to fruition.
Rep. Darby Announces $15.1 Million to Expand Broadband, Digital Opportunity
November 19, 2024
NASHVILLE — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced more than $15.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality digital opportunities in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties.
Calendar 11-19-24
November 19, 2024
Office Closed November 28-29, December 25-27 The McKenzie Banner and TCP Print Shop will be closed on Thursday, November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving and Wednesday, December 25 through Friday, December 27 for Christmas. We will reopen on Monday, December 2 and Monday, December 30. Thank you for allowing us this time with our family.
2024 Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Alumni Awards Ceremonies
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE — Bethel University honored three former athletic greats and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday night. Bethel also presented Bethel’s University’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
McKenzie Elementary School First Quarter Honor, Merit Roll
November 19, 2024
HONOR ROLL First Grade C. Barton: Sean Bomar, Delaney Gant, Mason Pruitt, Hunter Sedgwick, Larissa Staten
Cats Beat Faulkner on Senior Day
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 15) — The Bethel Wildcats closed their season Saturday in Walter Butler Stadium playing host to the Faulkner Eagles. It was Senior Day for the Wildcats with ceremonies taking place before the kickoff. It was also Pepsi MidAmerica Day at the stadium.
Bagged Carrots Cause E. coli Outbreak
November 19, 2024
The United States Center for Disease Control and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.
UT Launches Outdoor Recreation, Park Management Concentration
November 19, 2024
KNOXVILLE — Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available in the Herbert College of Agriculture School of Natural Resources. Courses in this new undergraduate forestry major concentration rolled out in Fall 2024.
The Arrive Alive Tour Visits McKenzie High School, Promoting Safe Driving
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 14) — The Arrive Alive Tour®, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, visited area schools including McKenzie High School on November 14 to deliver an immersive experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving among teens.
McKenzie Touchdown Club Presents J.A. Abernathy Awards
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 15) — Members of the McKenzie Touchdown Club presented the annual J.A. Abernathy Awards during halftime of Friday’s win.
