PARIS — Two Paris residents–described by local law enforcement as major players in local Fentanyl trafficking were arrested on various drug charges. more

A black bear is traversing Henry County and was photographed by AirEvac team at the Henry County Airport. more

TREZEVANT — The second of two segments of the new highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood is advancing with roadbed construction underway on opposite ends of¨ U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant. more

McKENZIE (September 12) — The McKenzie City Council approved a bid of $77,140 to resurface Eastwood Drive in McKenzie. Eastwood Dr., which runs adjacent to Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie and connects to Hwy 79 and Hwy 423, will be resurfaced by Martin Paving Company of Medina. The only other bid submitted was by Arrow Paving in Lexington of Lexington at $80,000. more

I, Jessie Lee Townes, Sr. would like to take this opportunity to formally announce my candidacy for re-election to the McKenzie City Council. I have represented my hometown of the City of McKenzie for the past 12 years and have served as Vice-Mayor for the past 5 years. more

PARIS (September 13) — Due to the passing of West Tennessee Healthcare President and CEO, James “JR” Ross, the previously scheduled ribbon cutting ceremony for September 19 has been rescheduled to November 7. more

McKENZIE (September 11) — Construction has begun at the Carroll County Airport for the air medical base service known as Hospital Wing. During the August 2024 meeting of the Carroll County Commission, a lease between Carroll County and Med-Trans Corporation was ratified with Med-Trans stating construction would begin immediately. more

NASHVILLE — In a special celebration at their annual event, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) honored Rep. Brock Martin, D.C. and Dr. Krista Martin of Huntingdon with their highest recognition, 2024 Conference Honorees. more

McKENZIE (September 3) — The McKenzie Special School District’s Board of Education discussed significant upgrades and repairs at each of the three campuses during its September 3 meeting. more

ATWOOD (September 5) — Long-time school secretary Lissie Robinson retired from the West Carroll Special School district and was honored during Thursday night’s September board meeting. more

McKENZIE — An open house for the public is Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. more

HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray Smith of Huntingdon, died at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 95. more

McKENZIE (August 30-September 2) — The Webb Alumni Association celebrated its 55th Homecoming over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events at the historic school. more

Join us, the associates of The McKenzie Banner, as the state of Tennessee honors the company as a Century Business. The event is Wednesday, September 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 3 Banner Row, McKenzie. Come and go as you please. Refreshments are available. The company is the oldest business in McKenzie and started in 1870, one year following the incorporation of the City of McKenzie. In its 154-year history, it has undergone many changes and a few owners. It is the only home-owned media company serving Carroll County. more

I am running for the McKenzie City Council on November 5. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie has a new video scoreboard that will be operational by the first home high school game. more

HUNTINGDON (August 29) — Electric rates in Carroll County and throughout the TVA service area will increase in October after the federal electrical producer raised wholesale rates by 5.25 percent effective October 1, board members of the local electrical distributors were told during the regular monthly meeting. more

McKENZIE (August 31) — Members of the Webb Alumni Association met at the historic Webb School Saturday to elect leadership for the coming years. The gathering comes as the organization celebrates its 55th annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming. more

McKENZIE — The Bethel University and McKenzie communities are mourning the death of Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) Prosser, who died Thursday. more

GLEASON — Gleason celebrated its 51st Tater Town Special during the final week of August, always culminating the weekend of Labor Day. The Gleason Gazelles started the event in the 1970s as a way to showcase the city and its pride for all things Gleason. The lone year without the event was 2020, the pandemic year. more