HUNTINGDON (October 3) — An inclusion park with playground equipment for those with physical limitations, is one step closer following the groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at the Sesquicentennial Park, across from the Carroll County Civic Center. more

KAILUA-KONA, HI — An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe is preparing to descend on Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first-ever women’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. On Saturday, October 14, the race will see, in addition to the pros, more than 2,000 age-group women swim, bike, and run in this iconic and historic location, just a few weeks after their male counterparts raced in Nice, France. more

NASHVILLE (October 2) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Nevaeh Williamson was found safe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The TBI reported that on Monday evening, October 2. more

Andrew Jackson’s two terms as president, which spanned from 1829 to 1837, were marked by a series of pivotal events and policies that left a lasting imprint on American history. His tenure in office was not without controversy, as he navigated critical issues such as the Nullification Crisis, the Indian Removal Act, the Bank War, the Peggy Eaton Affair, the Spoils System, and the expansion of suffrage. more

I miss McKenzie in October. more

HUNTINGDON (September 26) — Recreational vehicles can no longer be used as the principal use of any property inside the municipal limits of Huntingdon. The Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved the amendment during its September 26 meeting. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, October 9. The following items are on the agenda: an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Civil Defense Insurance Recovery Funds in the amount of $16,570.90; an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Grants for the Carroll County Election Commission in the amount of $16,402.59; an amendment to the General Fund Budget for Change to Grant for Sheriffs Office in the amount of $5,000; and a resolution to reappoint Stacey McCaleb to the Carroll County Health and Educational Facilities Board. more

HUNTINGDON — The Board of Directors of Carroll County Electric held a short meeting on Thursday, more

McKENZIE, Tenn. — Joel Washburn isn’t usually in the photo or the news story. His typical place is behind the camera or behind the keyboard. As publisher of the McKenzie Banner, he has made a career, continuing his 75-year family legacy of chronicling community life. However, in recent years, Washburn’s “community” has gone global. more

HUNTINGDON (September 28) — On Thursday morning, the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee met to discuss various items with Carroll County Fire Chief Amanda Snead and Carroll County EMA Director Janice Newman. Much of the discussion focused on insurance or the lack thereof on property/equipment. more

NASHVILLE — The employment rate improved in the tri-counties of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties during the August reporting period. more

HUNTINGDON (September 19) — The Carroll County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors voted to begin the process of hiring an architect for a new 9-1-1 business office. more

McKENZIE (SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) — On Friday, Tri-County Publishing, Inc. (TCP) dba The McKenzie Banner started a new chapter in its history of operation, ownership of the newspaper and printing company transferred from Joel and Teresa Washburn to their daughter, Brittany M. Martin, and son-in-law, Jason R. Martin at the law offices of Washburn and Hutcherson in Dresden, Tenn. more

McKENZIE — The new 33,710 square-foot facility, multi-purpose sports practice facility is nearing completion. more

GOOD NEWS UPDATE  10-4-23 Nevaeh was found safe in Michigan. McKENZIE — Law enforcement authorities have issued a Missing Child alert for McKenzie High School senior Nevaeh Williamson, who went missing Wednesday, September 27 in the early morning hours from her McKenzie home. more

Football season is in full swing. Life is filled with “fourth and one” situations, tailgate parties, blitzes, Dr. Pepper commercials, Lee Corso’s headgear predictions, and last second heroics. We hear terms like “closing speed,” “on-side kick,” “run-pass option,” “trips right,” “flanker reverse,” and “targeting” which apply to no other sport. more

The lifestyle of a Southern gentleman did not suit Andrew Jackson. His journey from a military hero during the War of 1812 to the highest office in the land is a testament to his resilience, charisma, and outright stubbornness. 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

By Caleb Revill All former Atwood High School students from the classes of 1956-1983 are invited to attend a Grand Get-Together on Saturday, October 21. The event is open for all graduates, … more

McKENZIE — The City of McKenzie, Tennessee has a new emergency alert system to warn area residents of certain dangers and severe weather. Mayor Ryan Griffin said the Everbridge alert system is … more