HUNTINGDON — Two state representatives and a state senator are the featured speakers at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Capitol Talk. more

McKENZIE (January 11) — McKenzie Industrial Development Board of Directors welcomed three new members and elected its executive officers during the January 11 meeting at The RailYard. more

HUNTINGDON (January 17) — The contract of Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, was extended by unanimous vote by the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on January 17. Dr. Kee’s contract now extends to June 30, 2026, after the one-year extension. more

The Banner salutes everyone who braved the cold, icy, and dangerous conditions to assist and serve. more

NASHVILLE (January 15) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.89 per gallon. more

PARIS (January 15) — Henry County Medical Center Home Health was recently honored as a national best practice agency by WellSky for the year 2023. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional commitment to excellence in patient care demonstrated by their dedicated team. more

NASHVILLE (January 10) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a bill updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of AI. more

McKENZIE (January 10) — The Inglenook Book Club held its first meeting of the New Year 2024, on January 10, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community with 20 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. Happy Birthday was sang by all to our January birthday gal, Gayron Lyles. President Mack thanked the hostesses, Peggy Chappell and Suzanne Howell for the delicious warm apple cobbler, ice cream, assorted Chex/nut medley and beverages that was served. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement regarding constituent services for the Eighth Congressional District: more

All A’s 8th Grade 8th Grade Braylin Auvenshine, Ethan Bradberry, Kynadie Brown, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Molly Drewry, Ethan High, Alex Hughes, Aurora Johnson, Rakelle Oliver, Cayden Ownby, Stephanie Padilla, Jaycee Stafford, Sophie Taylor, Egan Woodruff more

The McKenzie Rotary had an eventful meeting on Tuesday, January 9. The club inducted another new member, LaShonda Williams, and hosted Paris Mayor Kathy Ray and artist Dan Knowles. more

McKENZIE (January 12) — Robye Lindsey celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday, January 12. The resident of Lakeside Senior Living Community was surprised with a proclamation by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and a special visit by her sons, Keith and Tim. more

McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Alumni Association continued to honor its fellow alumni during the basketball contest between the McKenzie Rebels and the Henry County Patriots. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 School Letter Grades to provide a provide a snapshot of how each school in the state is doing in meeting the state’s expectations for learning, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools. more

Ryan French of McKenzie is the new sergeant over Henderson County. The McKenzie native and current resident will lead the team of THP officers in that county. more

The State Review Board of the Tennessee Historical Commission is meeting Wednesday, January 24, to discuss eight sites from across the state that may be placed on The National Register of Historic Places. Of those eight nominees, McKenzie’s historic Webb School is one of those to be discussed. more

McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Special School District Board of Education held a special board meeting and voted against the Educational Freedom Scholarship Act as proposed by Governor Bill Lee. more

7 Can Soup 1 pound ground beef 2 cans Veg-all 2 cans ranch style beans, drained 2 cans minestrone soup, drained 1 can Rotel Brown meat and drain. Add all ingredients and simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 15.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 31.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.90 per gallon. more

McKENZIE (January 2) — Savannah Davis, a senior at McKenzie High School, was honored by the McKenzie Alumni Association and Pepsi MidAmerica for setting a new state three-point record in a single game. more