McKENZIE (March 1, 2013) — Ten professional educators applied for the position of director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Lynn Watkins, director, is retiring June 30. The … more

SPARTA – A White County man has been arrested and charged with the murder of an acquaintance and the assault of another following a joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation … more

By Erin Douglas erin@mckenziebanner.com McKENZIE - The McKenzie Rebels defeated the Perry County Vikings 78-54 in the first round of the regional tournament. The Rebels scored in double digits … more

McKENZIE (March 1, 2023) - The McKenzie Lady Rebels defeated McEwen 71-50 on Monday night to move to the regional championship. The Lady Rebels defeated the Perry County Lady Vikings 75-49 to be … more

HUNTINGDON  Mrs. Barbara Jean Gordon-King, 64, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Thursday February 23, 2023 at Life Care Center. Memorial services are 12 p.m., Saturday March 4, 2023 at Smyrna … more

McKENZIE, Tenn.,  - Ms. Victoria “Toni” Jenkins, 69, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at The Waters in McKenzie. She is a retired retail associate for Walmart. She was born in … more

McKenzie  - McKenzie Lady Rebels and McKenzie Rebels advance to the championship rounds of the region tournaments on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and Thursday, March 2, 2023. McKenzie Lady Rebels, … more

The Huntingdon Town Council met Tuesday, February 28, at 5:15 p.m. at Huntingdon City Hall. The council recognized the Huntingdon Middle School Boys Basketball team as the State Junior High Champions. more

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education, 114 Bell Avenue. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 28.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 44.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.7 cents in the last week and stands at $4.38 per gallon. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced mobile office hours for the month of March. Mobile office hours are Thursday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 7. more

MARTIN — Christy Williams, of Carroll County, was selected to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2023. more

Ella Jessica Reynolds, a member of the Boy Scout Troop 5252 and a resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout. She is the granddaughter of McKenzie residents Brigadier General (Ret) and Mrs. Charles Argo and the daughter of Jesse and Susan (Argo) Reynolds. Ella is the second female in Troop 5252 to accomplish the honor. A Court of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, celebrating her Eagle Scout rank. Eagle Scout is the highest rank offered by the Boy Scouts and only 3 to 4 percent of Boy Scout members attain this prestigious honor. more

The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting the Second Annual Chamber Easter Egg Drop on Saturday, April 1, from 9-11:30 a.m. Event sponsors are Cachengo, Haven Steel, McKenzie Banking Company, Allegion/Republic Doors and the McKenzie Industrial Board. more

McKENZIE — Three Bethel University students majoring in sports management have qualified to compete in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship and Conference (NCSSC) Feb. 27-29 in Atlanta. more

HUNTINGDON (February 23) — Carroll County Electric Department, as many other government agencies, is having difficulty ordering and receiving much-needed fleet vehicles. more

HUNTINGDON (February 22) — A sex offender registry compliance operation in Carroll County, conducted with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals Service, and 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, concluded this week. more

JACKSON — Cassius Sinclair Jordan, 38, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the sentence today. more

ATWOOD (February 23) — A six-hour standoff last Thursday afternoon in Atwood ended about 10:30 p.m. when law enforcement officials took a local man into custody with serious injuries that resulted from a shootout hours earlier. more

McKENZIE (February 23) — The McKenzie Rebels’ perfect football season was capped with a “Night of Champions Ring Ceremony” to commemorate the historic, undefeated championship season. The event was held at the McKenzie High School Theatre in front of a capacity audience on Thursday, February 23. more