In last week’s story about Sam Houston, I briefly touched on Houston’s involvement with the Cherokee Nation. He somewhat assimilated with the Cherokee and became a trusted ally. What I failed to mention is why the Cherokee Nation was sent to Oklahoma and needed a liaison. more

I played in my first Super Bowl in 1953. Against my will! It was freezing cold that December in West Tennessee. I had just opened my Christmas present. Good gosh, it wasn’t even daylight yet! more

Kylie Reynolds of McKenzie is a Finalist 2023 Mr. & Miss Basketball Award Finalists Announced Awards will be presented on Monday, March 13 at Murphy Center TENNESSEE (February 9) - The Mr. … more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, February 13 to discuss the following items on the agenda: amend the General Fund Budget for grants received for Carroll County Prevention Coalition in the amount of $26,000; amend the General Fund Budget for grants received for Carroll County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $107,706 for an “Evidence-Based Programming Project” through the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs; amend the Highway Fund Budget for Capital Outlay Note Series 2022 in the amount of $268,000 for two gravel trucks; amend the General Fund Budget for the grants coordinator position in the amount of $18,897 fiscal year of 2022-23; appoint Braden Maddox to the Carroll County Library Board; and appoint Steve Parker to the Carroll-Henry County Railroad Authority. more

McKENZIE (January 31) — The first week of February blew in with a chill as Winter Storm Mara covered West Tennessee with ice and snow. more

McKENZIE (February 2) — McKenzie Mayor Dana Deem and council members Bobby Young, Carol Armpriest, Tom Alexander and Charles Pruneau were in attendance to hear Dana Deem, consultant with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service speak about laws that affect the operations of public business, operating a meeting according to Robert’s Rule of Order, and otherwise good policy for public officials. more

McKENZIE (February 5) — A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony was held Sunday, February 5 to mark the beginning of a new Habitat for Humanity home in Carroll County. more

Politicians don’t like to be forced to share information. Some are more forthcoming than others but every last one of them — regardless of party — prefer to shape their own narrative without outside interference. more

There’s admirable support for independent local businesses these days. more

Red and white are not my favorite colors. And that personal preference, in some kind of off-handed, backwards, subliminal way, may have a direct connection to Valentine’s Day. I have never been on friendly terms with the little half-dressed chubby guy who comes out every February waving his bow and arrows around. more

A recent spate of undelivered newspapers through the United States Postal Service (USPS) is concerning to the McKenzie Banner staff. more

One of the more intriguing individuals from Tennessee history has a more significant impact on Texas history. Sam Houston, who became the first President of Texas, was originally from Virginia and found a foothold in politics within the State of Tennessee. He would go on to be the only person to serve as governor of two separate states. more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dwight E. Tarwater to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Matthew Wilson to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Western … more

McKENZIE (February 2, 2023) — Six Bethel University students and two faculty members will travel to Glendale, Arizona to work Super Bowl LVII.This is the fourth consecutive year Bethel’s … more

PARIS, Tenn., Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Due to inclement weather this week Henry County General Sessions Criminal Court canceled court on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 and delayed the start of … more

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.  (February 2, 2023) – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement concerning First Lady Maria Lee's medical procedure. “Maria and I are … more

NASHVILLE (February 1, 2023 --- The application period for the 2023 Tennessee Elk Quota Hunt is open now through Feb. 22. Applications are available and accepted at any Tennessee Wildlife … more

NASHVILLE (December 2022) — The unemployment percentage declined in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties for December 2022 compared to November 2022.The tri-county area … more

Two persons were bound over to the April term of the Weakley County Grand Jury following a preliminary hearing in Weakley County General Sessions Court on Wednesday, January 25. The murder occurred on July 10 in Weakley County near McKenzie. more