McKENZIE (January 12) — After December’s wintery mix, the City of McKenzie has agreed to purchase a snow plow implement to help with the flow of traffic through downtown. more

NASHVILLE — State Rep. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, was officially sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10. more

McKENZIE (January 13) — Friday the 13th proved to be unlucky for two men after they fled from authorities, exited the roadway and struck a tree. Both men had to be extricated from the pickup truck and the driver was airlifted to a medical facility. more

HUNTINGDON (January 10) — Carroll County Jail was filled to capacity after an undercover operation spanning 15 months into the sale of illicit drugs throughout Carroll County has resulted in the indictment and arrest of dozens of individuals. more

Did you hear the one about the U. S. Representative who took the oath of office for the current session of Congress with his hand on a Superman comic book? That’s like some kind of amazing story from another planet! I didn’t get his name. But I am pretty sure he is from California. more

Growing up I heard a tale of two gun-toting outlaws from out west robbing the little bank on the square. Which in my mind gave way to the romanticized idea of a John Dillinger or Bonnie and Clyde sweeping into town with Tommy guns blazing followed by a high-speed chase; woe the imagination of a child. Needless to say, this week I set out to find what I could of the real story. Even though it wasn’t Bonnie and Clyde that knocked over the bank, it was still a pretty darn interesting story. more

HUNTINGDON (January 11) - It is official, the 2023 Bassmaster Junior National Championship will not return to Carroll County.  The decision, made by Bassmaster, is due to its desire to have more … more

The January 10, 2023 issue of The McKenzie Banner is on the newsstands. Here are a few stories in the issue. *West Carroll Elementary Floods During Winter Freeze. *Bethel University begins … more

CHATTANOOGA (December 19) — A redistricting committee made up of Chattanooga city councilmembers violated the open meetings act when it convened private meetings to make decisions and deliberate on the city’s new voting district maps, a lawsuit alleges. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement after taking the oath of office to represent Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District in the 118th Congress:  more

Bethel Senior Director of Athletics, Brad Chappell said, “Student-athletes will benefit from this fund for as long as Bethel exists. more

McKENZIE (January 3) — The process begins to interview and hire a new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Lynn Watkins, 59, director of schools at McKenzie, is retiring June 30, 2022 after 14 years of service as director of schools. more

The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, highlighted by three players who made the cut in their first year of eligibility: defensive end Dwight Freeney, cornerback Darrelle Revis and left tackle Joe Thomas. Among list of NFL standouts is Carroll County native Patrick Willis. more

TREZEVANT — One West Carroll school flooded from a burst water pipe and problems at another school were narrowly adverted over the Christmas holiday. more

McKENZIE — Construction for a new multi-purpose sports and physical education facility began December 1 at McKenzie High School. Immediately as the MHS football team departed the school en route to Chattanooga for the championship game, earth-moving equipment excavated the football practice field and started construction of a new multi-purpose building. more

McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.  more

June Patrick Willis Inducted in Senior Bowl Hall of Fame MOBILE, Alabama (June 26) — The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, current Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller, current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and former San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. more

CARROLL COUNTY (January 10, 2023) - Forty-One persons were arrested on various drug-related charges in an  early morning roundup on Tuesday, January 10. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, … more

Ray Blanton’s term as governor ranks as one of the most controversial in Tennessee’s history. Despite the corruption that surrounded his administration, there were also numerous accomplishments. He created the Department of Tourism, the first in the nation. Blanton traveled extensively for the state, making numerous trips to Washington, D.C., and three overseas trips to recruit foreign investment. more

I don’t remember the exact year. I was in my first days of junior high, struggling almighty hard to find my way. If I had to guess, I’d say 1960. more