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October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Clerk’s office now offers two versions of Tennessee disabled driver license plates, with or without “IN GOD WE TRUST” appearing below the plate number. Carroll County Clerk Darlene Kirk said if an individual would like the plate all they have to do is someone in her office for that type of plate.
October 1, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 6 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.
October 1, 2024
Greetings, Cooler weather made outings much more enjoyable.
October 1, 2024
GLEASON (September 26) — For a third straight game, Gleason’s football team was playing without the services of injured quarterback Drake Lehmkuhl. The Homecoming game was moved from the traditional Friday night to Thursday in anticipation of heavy rains on Friday as remnants of Hurricane Helene, that devastated the southeast with wind and rain.
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 26) — With pending storms compliments of Hurricane Helene, the 93rd meeting between the Huntingdon Mustangs and the Milan Bulldogs, was moved up to Thursday night. Despite the date change, the first half of action was mostly played in the rain. Milan, under the helm of former Rebel Head Coach Wade Comer, was able to move the ball with ease against Huntingdon taking the Region 6-2A win, 28-7.
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE (September 26) — McKenzie High School hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central for a Region 6-1A football contest Thursday night, moved up from Friday because of Hurricane Helene.
October 1, 2024
Theft — According to a report made by Deputy Heather Townes, on September 24, deputies responded to a call from a worker at Clay Hill Motor Sports in Atwood regarding a male being on the property and hiding behind a tractor. The defendant was Jonathan Sullivan, 32, of Atwood, who did not have permission to be on the property. Many items were stolen from the property at Clay Hill Motor Sports.
October 1, 2024
Hannah Ann Sampson, 24, of McKenzie, to Lucas Perry Waddell, 25, of McKenzie.
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County is one of only eight hospitals statewide to receive the Tennessee Hospital Association’s first Zero Harm Award, a new initiative recognizing outstanding achievements in patient safety across Tennessee hospitals.
October 1, 2024
Driving on Suspended License — Fred Matthew Spiker, Jr., 28, Spruce Street, McKenzie was charged with Driving on a Suspended License, Violation of Financial Responsibility, and Violation of the Light Law on September 24.
October 1, 2024
Aggravated Assault, Domestic Assault — According to a report made by Officer Billy King, on September 22, he responded to a call that came about a woman walking on Jones St. in Huntingdon, bleeding from her head. The victim stated that Larry Teague, 45, of Huntingdon, had struck her with a belt, and when she told him she was bleeding he struck her again. She stated that he grabbed her phone and shattered it on the floor when she was trying to call for help. She ran to her neighbor’s house to use the phone. The victim went to Baptist Memorial emergency room to be seen, and Larry was picked up from his residence and arrested.
October 1, 2024
SHARON (September 23) — The District 14A High School Golf tournaments were Monday at Persimmon Hills Golf Club. The McKenzie Lady Rebels were crowned champions among three competing teams, while the Rebels were runner-up out of eight teams.
October 1, 2024
GLEASON — Lee Lawrence, principal at Gleason School, is the 2024 recipient of the A.F. Bridges Award sponsored by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association-District 8. The award will be presented on November 12 in Jackson.
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 26) — As of Thursday morning, September 26, the Carroll County Rural Fire Department Committee has not made a definitive decision/recommendation on the department’s future. Since the August 19, meeting, Carroll County officials and Commissioners have been discussing the future of the Rural Fire Department.
October 1, 2024
When it comes to money, everyone wants the peace of mind a large firm can provide, but they also want to feel like more than just a number. They want to know that there are real people invested in their financial security and success.
October 1, 2024
Recently, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) recognized The McKenzie Banner as a Centennial Business. Tennessee is recognizing companies that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State.
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 26) — Another excellent financial report was provided by ATA accountants concerning the FY 2023-24 operations of the Carroll County Electric Department.
October 1, 2024
GLEASON (September 26) — Addyson Black was crowned the 2024 football Homecoming Queen during pre-game ceremonies at Gleason High School. Miss Black is the daughter of Michelle and Brian Black. She is the manager of the football team, a member of the basketball and softball teams, and a member of the Beta Club, G-Club and Student Council.
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE (September 28) — Active and retired members of two units of the Tennessee National Guard gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Armory.
October 1, 2024
The annual Huntingdon Marching Invitational is Saturday, October 5 at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. Nineteen bands will compete and the Huntingdon Marching Mustangs will perform in exhibition during the day-long event. Huntingdon performs at 9:45 a.m.
