HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray Smith of Huntingdon, died at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 95. more

McKENZIE (August 30-September 2) — The Webb Alumni Association celebrated its 55th Homecoming over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events at the historic school. more

Join us, the associates of The McKenzie Banner, as the state of Tennessee honors the company as a Century Business. The event is Wednesday, September 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 3 Banner Row, McKenzie. Come and go as you please. Refreshments are available. The company is the oldest business in McKenzie and started in 1870, one year following the incorporation of the City of McKenzie. In its 154-year history, it has undergone many changes and a few owners. It is the only home-owned media company serving Carroll County. more

I am running for the McKenzie City Council on November 5. more

I remember the first family gathering after my father died. The dining table my mother had received as a gift when I was in high school was stretched out and extra leaves were inserted. Six matching chairs plus several folding chairs lined both sides. At the foot of the table sat mama’s chair and at the head sat daddy’s. more

Don’t ya’ll think this election thing has done got out of hand! There are people running for president that I’ve never heard of. And, after listening to some “back and forth” amongst this gang, I realize why we’ve never heard of them! It is rhetoric on top of rhetoric, mostly pointing out what the other fellow DOESN’T have to offer. To make matters worse, the ones we have heard of don’t seem to be making enough sense to separate themselves from the pack.  more

Ray Smith, 95, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 7.  Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time. Ray was a banker, car dealer, and farmer, and generously … more

Stacie Freeman, the director of Bethel University’s Global Studies program and professor of sociology, is being honored as the first-ever Traveling Teacher of the Year. It was an honor bestowed … more

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School Alumni Association is hosting its first Decades Reunion on October 4 and 5 with a parade, golf tournament, homecoming game, block party and individual class … more

HUNTINGDON (September 4) - A man crashed into Sonic Drive-In Wednesday afternoon during an apparent medical emergency, leaving the restaurant temporarily closed. more

JACKSON - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Jackson Police Department, the 26th Judicial Drug Task Force, and the Office of the 26th Judicial District Attorney General resulted in twelve felony arrests. more

McKENZIE — After 45 years of service at The McKenzie Banner, former publisher Joel Washburn is semi-retiring on October 1, 2024. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie has a new video scoreboard that will be operational by the first home high school game. more

McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, September 12, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 24700 Cedar Street for the monthly meeting. more

Carroll County Relay For Life, the annual American Cancer Society fundraising event, is Saturday, September 7 from 4-9 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

HUNTINGDON (August 29) — Electric rates in Carroll County and throughout the TVA service area will increase in October after the federal electrical producer raised wholesale rates by 5.25 percent effective October 1, board members of the local electrical distributors were told during the regular monthly meeting. more

McKENZIE (August 31) — Members of the Webb Alumni Association met at the historic Webb School Saturday to elect leadership for the coming years. The gathering comes as the organization celebrates its 55th annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming. more

McKENZIE — The Bethel University and McKenzie communities are mourning the death of Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) Prosser, who died Thursday. more

GLEASON — Gleason celebrated its 51st Tater Town Special during the final week of August, always culminating the weekend of Labor Day. The Gleason Gazelles started the event in the 1970s as a way to showcase the city and its pride for all things Gleason. The lone year without the event was 2020, the pandemic year. more

Vandalism, Burglary — Kendrick D. Wharton, 34, Park Circle, McKenzie was arrested for Burglary, Vandalism, and Trespassing after he reportedly threw a firecracker in a vehicle parked in Walnut … more