The McKenzie City Council meets January 11 at 6 p.m. with a light agenda. One items is on the agenda, discussion and approve a solid waste bid. more

The local NAACP and Webb Alumni Association, Inc. are hosting a march/parade on January 15, 2024, in Observation of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday at 11 a.m. more

High School Basketball January 9 McKenzie at Bruceton West Carroll vs Bradford Bruceton vs McKenzie Gleason at Greefield more

McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. more

Sports Calendar January 9 - 16, 2024 High School Basketball McKenzie @Holllow Rock-Bruceton, January 9 McKenzie vs Creek Wood - January 12 McKenzie @ Bill Sandy High January 16 Huntingdon … more

The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education is convening a special meeting on Monday, January 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office 114 Bell Avenue. The purpose of the meeting … more

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

McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. more

New Year’s Eve at VFW Join us in celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends, food, dancing, and live music. Everyone is welcome! Champagne toast at midnight at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. Party begins at 8 p.m. on December 31 with the band: “The Groove” $5 per person. For more information: 731-207-1027. more

Christmas is less than a week away! Christmas and New Year’s fall on Mondays this year. Our normal deadline and press time are on Monday, which means early deadlines for the next two editions. The deadline for the December 26 edition is Friday, December 22 at NOON. Deadline for the January 2 edition is Friday, December 29 at NOON. The Banner office will be closed on Monday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Thank you for allowing our staff this time with their families. more

McKENZIE — The Carroll County Humane Society invites you to our final event of 2023. Tuesday, December 19, CCHS is hosting Christmas with the Shelter Pets between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. more

McKENZIE — Wednesday, December 20 is the date set for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McKenzie Class of 2023 Fall Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker is Mr. Joe Norval, principal and CTE director of the Carroll County Technical Center. more

New Year’s Eve at VFW Join us in celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends, food, dancing, and live music. Everyone is welcome! Champagne toast at midnight at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. Party begins at 8 p.m. on December 31 with the band: “The Groove” $5 per person. For more information: 731-207-1027. more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon annual Christmas Parade is rescheduled to Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m. in the downtown area. It was originally scheduled for December 9, however, severe weather was predicted and the city leaders correctly chose to delay the event. more

GLEASON — The 25th anniversary of the 1999 Class 1A Ladies State Basketball Champions will be honored during a special event at Gleason School on Friday, December 15. more

PARKERS CROSSROADS — Veterans, active service members and families, plus the public are invited to attend the National Wreaths Across America Day at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. more

Beginner Computer Classes Carroll County Library is hosting free Beginning Computer Classes. Classes are one-hour increments, 3-7 p.m. on the following dates. more

Lifeline Blood Services is having blood drives in the tri-county area on the following December dates. more

HUNTINGDON — The Town of Huntingdon is hosting its annual Main Street Christmas on Saturday, December 9. more

Beginner Computer Classes Carroll County Library is hosting free Beginning Computer Classes. Classes are one-hour increments, 3-7 p.m. on the following dates. December 11 — Google Email, Google Docs, and Google Drive. December 18 — Google Sheets and Google Slides. Registrants must register for a time for each day that they choose to participate. Contact Carroll County Library to register for these classes at 731-986-1919 or email carrollcountybooks@gmail.com. more