As McKenzie Elementary School administrators prepare for the first day of school, they are also celebrating the installment of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit inside the school’s gymnasium. more

Job Fair to Offer Second Chance for Employment HUNTINGDON — People with justice-involved backgrounds, possibly a criminal record, can get a second chance for employment through a … more

HUNTINGDON (April 25) — The Town of Huntingdon Mayor and Council voted to purchase a 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUV from Ford of Murfreesboro during its April 25 meeting. more

In the rugged and majestic embrace of East Tennessee’s untamed wilderness, a saga of courage, resilience, and determination began to unfold, with the Crockett family at its core. At the center of this narrative stood David Crockett, a legend in the making. Born on a balmy August day in 1786, within the rustic confines of a cabin aptly named “Limestone,” David’s arrival marked the dawn of an era defined by exploration, hardship, and triumph. more

McKENZIE (December 5) — Nine teachers in the McKenzie Special School District were granted tenure during the December 5 meeting of the school board. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, January 8 with the following items on the agenda: more

HUNTINGDON (July 23) — Citizens of Carroll were treated to a ‘soft opening’ of the Huntingdon Museum, located across from City Hall in Huntingdon. more

The first time I saw Dale Kelley was at a basketball game in Bethel College’s old gym. He was playing. I was a kid tagging along just to aggravate and embarrass my elder brother in front of his friends, Jackie Burns and Paul David Campbell. more

McKENZIE (October 13, 2022) — Six alumni of McKenzie High School met Thursday to start discussions to organize an alumni association for McKenzie High School. The group set a second meeting for … more

STANTON, Tenn. (March 24) ­— Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Ford Motor Company marked significant progress on construction at the historic BlueOval City complex in West Tennessee. more

McKENZIE (April 25) — In a special called meeting, the City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council unanimously decided to notify the State of Tennessee that the municipality plans to leave the state insurance plan. Not present for the meeting were Vice-Mayor Jesse Townes and Councilperson Josefina Batton. more

  WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this Wednesday.     Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones WASHINGTON … more

McKENZIE (December 7) — A two-car collision at the intersection of State Route 22 and Connie Allen Road sent one of the drivers to the hospital via air ambulance. more

NASHVILLE — As 2023 turns into 2024, some new laws will take effect in Tennessee at the start of the new year. New laws such as the gun safety course law, Abrial’s Law and more will take effect on Jan. 1. Some of the new laws include: more

McKENZIE (JUNE 21) — More than 100 persons attended the first-ever McKenzie Chamber of Commerce banquet on Tuesday, June 21 at The Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie. The Chamber has more than 100 members in its inaugural year. Monica Heath serves as the executive director of the newly former McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry. more

HUNTINGDON (July 22) — The contents of the time capsule, buried in July 1972, was placed on display last Thursday and Friday for a limited-time showing. more

Between political campaigns and football programs, it’s been a hard and busy last couple of weeks at the Banner office. more

The annual American Cancer Society Bake Auction is next week on WHDM radio. Each year, the bake auction features local cooks and artisans who bake or make items for the radio auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. more

McKENZIE —Bethel University’s spring commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena located inside the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the McKenzie campus. more

DRESDEN (December 9, 2023) — On Saturday, one day shy of the two-year anniversary of the long track EF-3 tornado that churned through the heart of downtown Dresden, residents found themselves … more