School Bus Misadventures
July 2, 2024
Back in the 1970s, when I was in my twenties and still a couple of bubbles shy of plumb, I decided I could manage the dual role of a schoolteacher and a school bus driver.
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McKenzie City Meetings
July 2, 2024
Historic Zoning Committee Meeting — Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. No agenda provided. Parks & Recreation Meeting — Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m. No agenda provided. Meeting is supposed to be a follow-up to the June meeting regarding the location of soccer fields either near McKenzie City Park or at Mulberry Park. Workshop/Public Hearing (Broadway Street) — Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend this meeting regarding the directional change of Broadway Street from two-way to one-way. Downtown business owners are strongly encouraged to attend. The public is allowed to address the council during a public hearing.
Huntingdon Police Reports
July 2, 2024
Shoplifting — Briana Pugh, 32, of Huntingdon, and Dallas Baker were cited into Carroll County General Sessions court for Theft of Property involving merchandise by Officer Ethan Parham on June 17. Officer Parham reported to a call from Walmart in Huntingdon in reference to shoplifting. Walmart’s loss prevention officer informed Parham that Brianna Pugh and Dallas Baker had recently gone through the self-checkout and put multiple items in their grocery bags without scanning them. This incident was captured by security cameras. The two failed to scan 12 items, totaling $46.88, for which they owe restitution to Walmart.
Calendar 7-2-24
July 2, 2024
Newspaper Office Closed on July 4-5 The McKenzie Banner office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Please submit news/events for the July 9 edition by Wednesday, July 3 if possible. If you need to reach us, email banner@mckenziebanner.com. Our staff will also be covering area events. Thank you for allowing us this time with our families.
HCMC’s Unbreakable Bond
July 2, 2024
When you intentionally create relationships at work, your coworkers become your family.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 2, 2024
Criminal Trespass, Public Intoxication — Maurice L. Lawrence, 31, Coleman Road, Memphis was charged with Public Intoxication on June 29.
McKenzie Industrial Board Receives Training from TVA
July 2, 2024
McKenzie (June 27) — Members of the McKenzie Industrial Board received training in economic development from associates of the Tennessee Valley Authority on Thursday, June 27.
Area July 4th Celebrations
July 2, 2024
Cottage Grove 49th Annual Freedom Festival Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the 49th annual Freedom Festival on Thursday, July 4 with a full lineup of events including a …
The Big Panda Comes to Town
July 2, 2024
It’s usually the big blue and white tent that attracts fireworks enthusiasts but in McKenzie its a giant 20-foot inflatable panda.
New Decorative Lighting in Downtown
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE — New decorative lighting is now completely installed in downtown McKenzie. Associates of Wade Electric Company installed the final lighting fixtures last week in Veterans Park. Additional lighting was placed on Broadway, Lee, and Waldren streets in downtown. The lighting project was first proposed in 2018 and was part of the Broadway sidewalk replacement project approved during the Jill Holland administration. The new decorative lighting replaces lights installed in the 1980s during the Mayor Joe Morris’ administration when the downtown gazebo was constructed, in part, by masonry students at the McKenzie TCAT.
Things that go 'Boom' in the Summer Night
July 2, 2024
Fireworks are staples of summer, when neighborhoods sporadically light up with multicolored splendor, and distant pops can be heard on a regular basis.
McKenzie Youth League All Star Softball Shows Well in Local State Tournament
July 2, 2024
McKenzie All-Star Softball had a great showing at West Tennessee State Tournament.
County Electric Cancels Uncollectible Billing
July 2, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 27) — Carroll County Electric’s Board of Directors voted to cancel $63,926.13 in uncollectible accounts billed to customers for Fiscal Year 2024.
McKenzie Chamber Presents Banquet, Community Awards
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 25) — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce held its third annual banquet on Tuesday, June 25 at Bethel University’s cafeteria. The food was provided by the food service at Bethel.
Huntingdon Water Rates Increase Three Percent
July 2, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Town Council of Huntingdon held a special called meeting Thursday to conclude Fiscal Year 2024 and set fiscal policy for the coming year. On a split vote, the council approved a three-percent increase in the town’s water and sewer rate.
McKenzie Campus Hosts Groundbreaking
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 25) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus.
Bethel Reduces Staff, Budget, Sports Programs
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 27) — Bethel University has slightly reduced the number of faculty and staff during the past week in an effort to balance the budget.
Dennis Michael Lowe
June 30, 2024
BRUCETON - Mr. Dennis Michael Lowe, 51, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. A memorial service for Mr. Lowe is Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at …
James Bradley Hatley
June 28, 2024
MILAN - Mr. James (Jim) Bradley Hatley died Thursday, June 20. Mr. Hatley was a retired high school teacher/coach, including in McKenzie, and a Marine Corps veteran. He was born on …
Janice Chandler
June 28, 2024
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Janice Chandler, 83, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Huntingdon Health & Rehab. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the …
