Michael David Brandon
June 28, 2024
HUNTINGDON - Mr. Michael Brandon, 43, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, June 21, 2024 at NHC Milan. Memorial services are Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel …
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Dennis Michael Lowe
June 28, 2024
BRUCETON, Tenn. - Mr. Dennis Michael Lowe, 51, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. A memorial service for Mr. Lowe will be scheduled in July.
Bethel University Cuts Staff, Some Sports Program
June 27, 2024
Bethel University interim president the Reverend Dr. Robert Watkins addressed faculty and staff in an email June 26, 2024, explaining the institution’s financial predicament and the measures taken to address the situation. “These actions are difficult and cause distress, but they are necessary to establish a sustainable financial foundation to serve our students,” Watkins said.
Bethel University: Broad Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions, Some Sports Programs Eliminated
June 27, 2024
McKenzie, Tenn. – When Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, announced June 1, 2024, their swimming pool was closed after months of staffing and maintenance issues, it should have been obvious circulating rumors about the future of Wildcat swimming were probably true and that the swim team was in danger.
Huntingdon to Vote on Budget on Thursday, June 27
June 26, 2024
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Town of Huntingdon, Tennessee Called Meeting 4:00 P.M., June 27, 2024 Huntingdon City Hall 19810 Main Street East A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to …
Health Commissioner Announces Improvements at County Health Department
June 25, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 24) — Tennessee Commissioner of the Department of Health, Ralph Alvarado, MD, cut the ribbon on Monday to symbolize the planned improvements to the Carroll County Health Department, located at 633 High Street, Huntingdon.
First Responders Honored for Professionalism
June 25, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 24) — First responders in Carroll County were honored for their professionalism and quick response to a two-vehicle wreck involving a van, transporting Hispanic males and a truck in Clarksburg.
Huntingdon to Provide Free Student Lunches
June 25, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 19) — Students at Huntingdon Special School District will have free breakfast and lunches beginning with the 2024-25 school year.
Looking Back from Our Archives
June 25, 2024
10 Years Ago — McKenzie held a hearing concerning the burned-out building in downtown McKenzie. Christien Radford previously owned the store, but online records indicated Jose Becerra and Hugo Becerra purchased the burned structure for $2,600 on April 14, 2014.
Calendar 6-25-24
June 25, 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.
Rebel Football Holds 7 on 7 Scrimmage
June 25, 2024
McKENZIE (June 18) — The McKenzie Rebels hosted Camden and Obion County in a 7-on-7 scrimmage. McKenzie has had to transition through numerous changes since last season. One of which is their new head football Coach, Keith Hodge.
Huntingdon, Milan, Union City Receive Industrial Site Grants
June 25, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced 15 new Site Development Grant recipients including Huntingdon and Milan.
Dixie Carter Performing Arts Releases Performance Schedule
June 25, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center announced its 19th Season Lineup which includes Heart By Heart, Thompson Square, Bethel University Renaissance Theatre, Comedian Henry Cho, Christmas at the Dixie, Main Street Christmas, Mandy Barnett, Confederate Railroad, Endless Highway, The Aluminum Show, Anders Osborne, The Coalminers present Always Loretta, the Designing Women Curated Market, Chi-Town Transit Authority, Forever Motown, and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats.
Carroll County Sheriff Reports
June 25, 2024
Theft of Property — On 06/18/24, dispatch notified deputies that an individual had called in stating someone had stolen his license plate off his motorcycle. He stated that someone had taken his license plate off his black 2006 Suzuki while he was in Memphis.
Full Moon Picking Parties
June 25, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 22) — Huntingdon hosted Scattered Grass, a bluegrass band on the first of two nights of Pickin’ Parties on the Huntingdon Court Square. The event was June 22 and the second event is July 20.
Area Independence Day Celebrations
June 25, 2024
McKenzie The annual fireworks show is at dusk at City Park, Como Street. Food trucks will be available.
Gasoline Prices Fall During Week
June 25, 2024
TENNESSEE (June 24) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee declined 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 20.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 12.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.76 per gallon.
McKenzie Softball 12U All-Stars Crowned Champions at Big Bang State Tournament
June 25, 2024
MARTIN (June 22) — The McKenzie Softball 12U All-Stars along with teams from Halls, Dyersburg, Martin, Obion County, and Henry County recently competed in the 2024 Big Bang State Rec Tournament held at the Martin Recreation Complex.
McKenzie Coach Pitch Team Claims All-Star State Title
June 25, 2024
MILAN (June 16) — The McKenzie 7-8 Coach Pitch All-Stars won the West Tennessee Coach Pitch Gold State Tournament in Milan over the weekend.
McKenzie Rotary Transitions to a New Year
June 25, 2024
McKENZIE (June 20) — Christy Williams, branch manager of Regions Bank in McKenzie, is the new president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Williams was installed by District 6760 Governor Darrell Ailshie at a banquet on June 20 at the McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
