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Patsy Ann Bailey

June 17, 2024

HUNTINGDON - Ms. Patsy Ann Bailey, 77, of Huntingdon, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at AHC McKenzie. A memorial service was Saturday, June 15, 2024 in the Chapel of Chase …

Governor Lee Requests Federal Disaster Relief Funds

June 14, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has requested a Major Disaster …

Ann (Simmons) Chandler

June 13, 2024

McKENZIE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ann (Simmons) Chandler, who peacefully died on June 12, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1950, to Aaron Bailess and Elizabeth …

Fish Stocked by TWRA for Casting for Cure Fishing Tournament

June 13, 2024

MCKENZIE (JUNE 13, 2024) - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocks catfish at McKenzie City Park for Saturday’s Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo. It’s free for kids. Registration will be 8-9 AM; fishing hours are 9-11 AM. The event benefits the American Cancer Society. Photo: Steve McCadams

Bethel University Sports Website

June 13, 2024

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'Casting for a Cure' is Saturday in McKenzie

June 11, 2024

McKENZIE — The Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to McKenzie’s City Park Lake on Saturday, June 15 for a fun-filled morning where even little fish produce big smiles.

Dresden Man Killed by Train in McKenzie

June 11, 2024

McKENZIE (June 8) — A Dresden man is dead after being struck by a train in McKenzie around 5:18 a.m. on June 8.

TBI Arrests Henry Man for Manufacturing Explosives

June 11, 2024

BUCHANAN — Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have arrested and charged a Henry County man accused of manufacturing an explosive device.

Huntingdon Police Reports

June 11, 2024

HUNTINGDON (June 5) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on June 5.DUI; 1st Offense — Robert Lyles, 37, was arrested on June 1 for driving under the influence and violation of implied consent law.

Dear McKenzie City Council Members:

June 11, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter from the co-owners of Tri-County Publishing, Inc. dba The McKenzie Banner, Jason and Brittany Martin, that will be delivered to members of McKenzie City Council prior to the meeting and read during the meeting. This is also meant to serve as an additional attempt to contact the city council prior to the meeting on Thursday, June 13.

McKenzie High School Decades Reunion is October 4-5

June 11, 2024

McKENZIE — The newly formed McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first event on October 4 and 5.

Calendar 6-11-24

June 11, 2024

Salute Our Vets 5K The American Legion Post 47 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 of Huntingdon are co-hosting the Second Annual Salute Our Vets 5K on Saturday, June 22 at 7 a.m. at the east side of the Carroll County Courthouse in Huntingdon.

John Thomas Kemp

June 11, 2024

McKENZIE, Tenn. - John Thomas Kemp, 82, of the Henry County portion of McKenzie died Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence. John was a veteran of the United …

The Open Meetings Act or the Sunshine Laws

June 11, 2024

As a way to educate the public and some local officials. The Banner is providing a crash course in the Opening Meetings Act or what is also known as the Sunshine Law. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said over a century ago, “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” This simply means that transparency provides for good governance.

Huntingdon’s Ensley Back in the College World Series

June 11, 2024

KNOXVILLE (June 9) — With the win over Evansville on Sunday night in the super regional round, the UT Knoxville Vols baseball team notched a spot in the College World Series. The three-game series advanced the Vols to their first back-to-back appearance in Omaha.