McKENZIE — Bethel University’s fall graduation is Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena located in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment. more

HUNTINGDON — A single vehicle accident claimed the life of Mason Pillow, 26, of Huntingdon. more

ATWOOD (December 2) — The West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School was evacuated after students reported a student for making a bomb threat on Friday afternoon, Dec. 2. more

CHATTANOOGA (December 2) — The McKenzie Rebel football team has brought gold home to McKenzie just in time for Christmas. The Rebels defeated Clay County Friday afternoon, 34-14. This was McKenzie’s first state championship win for football in three appearances at the state championship round, 2007, 2021, and 2022. more

I sometimes feel sorry for people who live in large cities. Actually, I feel sorry for them most of the time because they will never get to experience what the small town I live in just experienced. more

A few months back, I received a rather strange Facebook message asking if I would be willing to judge the Miss McNairy/Miss Riverview Volunteer beauty pageant. My response was simple, I think you’ve reached the wrong person. Never in a thousand years would I think my name would come up as a beauty pageant judge. Well, that was not the case. more

I missed Black Friday completely. I must have been one of the few. Most accounts put the total amount of purchases for this year’s most famous “shopping day” over the nine billion dollar mark. It is easily a new Black Friday record! ’Course, I wonder if it is truly “shopping” in every sense of the word when you never leave the friendly confines of your own home... more

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold fall commencement exercises during two in-person ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Commencement … more

CHATTANOOGA (December 2) — In their third appearance in the Championship Round of the TSSAA Football Playoffs (2007, 2021 and 2022) the McKenzie Rebels are bringing the gold ball home to … more

PARIS, Tenn. (November 29) — This year’s Leadership Henry County Class is excited to host a public forum at Krider Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. The forum features Parisians Kyle Spurgeon, President, and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber and Mark Herbison, HTL Advantage, who will discuss how Ford’s Blue Oval City will affect Paris and Henry County in the future. In addition, Janna Hellums of the Tenn. Dept. of Economic Development will join the panel. more

McKENZIE (November 29, 2022)  — McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin  and recently elected councilpersons, Tom Alexander and Carol  Armpriest, and re-elected Josephina Batton and Bobby Young were administered the oath of office on November 29. They will join councilmen Charles Pruneau and Jessie Townes to comprise the full council. more

NASHVILLE (November 21) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and LG Chem officials today announced the company’s plan to invest approximately $3.2 billion to establish a new cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, which will support the electric vehicle battery value-chain in the U.S. more

NASHVILLE — Unemployment rates increased over the last month in Carroll, Henry, and Weakley Counties. more

The City of McKenzie was recently notified that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $526,880.  more

McKENZIE (November 28) — The McKenzie Banner will soon provide limited video and live-streaming of meetings and events. The Banner’s photographers, on a limited basis, will capture video of news events and interviews of news makers.  more

The McKenzie School Board will meet for their monthly session on Tuesday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m. with a short agenda. Board members will consider the proposed 2023-2024 School Calendar for approval. more

Mayor Jill Holland recognized Steve Watson and Garrett Burns on November 22 for their service on the McKenzie City Council. more

Tuesday, during the regular monthly meeting of the Town of Huntingdon Council, the board approves nearly $1 million in future expenditures. more

The first leg of the U.S. Hwy 79 (S.R. 76) road widening project is progressing, said Nichole Lawrence, Tennessee Department of Transportation Community Relations Officer. more

McKenzie and Huntingdon are gearing up for the annual Christmas parades taking place this season. The Big Jingle Parade rolls into McKenzie along Stonewall and Cedar Streets on Saturday, December 3, at 4 p.m. Participant lineup is 3:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School parking lot, 80 Woodrow Avenue. more