Kes: Influences Can Come in Small Packages
March 10, 2026
I don’t know for sure if Lou Owens wrote for the McKenzie Banner or the Carroll County Democrat.
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Kentucky Lake Aviation Takes Off at Carroll County Airport
March 10, 2026
McKENZIE — A new flight school at the Carroll County Airport is giving West Tennessee residents a chance to learn to fly.
McKenzie Native Allie Chappell To Run 2026 Boston Marathon
March 10, 2026
On April 20, 2026, Allie Chappell will join 24,361 runners at the starting line of the 130th Boston Marathon.
McKenzie Police Reports
March 10, 2026
Public Intoxication — Ritesh Bhikhabhai Patel, Imperial Drive, Florence, Ala., was charged with Public Intoxication on March 3.
Editorial: Dunning-Kruger Effect Takes Center Stage On Social Media
March 10, 2026
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area.
Rebels Rout Greenfield in Home Opener
March 10, 2026
McKENZIE (March 5) — McKenzie High School hosted Greenfield Thursday for the first home game of the young baseball season.
West Carroll Superintendent Fights Against TISA Fund Loss
March 10, 2026
West Carroll’s school board met Thursday night after a short hiatus due to weather that caused members to miss February’s meeting.
Carroll County Electric Honors Retirees
March 10, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — The Carroll County Electric Department celebrated a “bittersweet day” as it bid farewell to two of its most dedicated employees, Cary Don Smith and Danny Toombs, who together accumulated 96 years of dedicated service to the department.
McKenzie High School Celebrates Stellar Football Season
March 9, 2026
McKENZIE (March 8) — McKenzie High School celebrated a stellar 2025 football season with a banquet Sunday afternoon at McKenzie Church of Christ. The Rebels continued their successful run with a 13-2 record and a state runner-up finish, their third title game appearance in four years.
Sandra Sue Wilson
March 7, 2026
HAZEL, Kentucky — Funeral services for Sandra Sue Wilson are Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11:30 …
Lady Rebels Fall to Gibson County
March 6, 2026
McKENZIE (March 5) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Gibson County Thursday for a volleyball match. The Lady Rebels were competitive, but the Lady Pioneers claimed the win in straight sets, 25-16 and 25-17.
Jeanette Bush Jones
March 6, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Jeanette Bush Jones are on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12 p.m. until the service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Marilyn Ann Pruett
March 5, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Mrs. Marilyn Ann Pruett, 88, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her home. Funeral Services are 1 PM Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Chapel of …
Bethel Wildcats Unveil 2026 Football Schedule
March 5, 2026
McKENZIE (March 5) — Coach Chris Springer, in conjunction with the Bethel University Sports Information Office, released the 2026 Wildcat football schedule Thursday.
Jerrie Akin
March 5, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Jerrie Akin are on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the …
Ralph Davis
March 5, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Mr. Ralph Davis, 59, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, March 2, 2026 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital Mr. Davis was born July 17, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, to the …
Royce Renfroe
March 5, 2026
Mr. Royce Renfroe, 76, of Huntingdon, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at Harmony Hill. Funeral services are Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Mixie Baptist Church with Bro. Matthew Floyd …
Lady Rebels End Season with Semifinal Nailbiter at McEwen
March 4, 2026
McEWEN (March 2) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels saw their season end Monday with a thrilling, 48-47 loss in the Region 6-1A Girls Basketball semifinals to tournament host McEwen High School.
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Carroll County Caregiver
March 4, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY – A Carroll County caregiver faces charges of TennCare fraud and identity theft following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Bulldogs End Season with Semifinal Loss to Humboldt
March 4, 2026
McKENZIE (March 3) — The Gleason Bulldogs ended their season Tuesday with a 61-47 loss to Humboldt in the semifinal round of the Region 7-1A Boys Basketball Tournament hosted by Bethel University. An early lead by the Vikings was the difference as the Bulldogs kept pace during the final three quarters but were unable to close the gap.
