McKenzie High School Receives Reward School Designation
February 17, 2026
McKenzie High School was named as a Reward School for the 2024-25 school year, marking the school's third Reward School designation in five years.
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West Carroll Dedicates Reserved Seat to Late Fan Kevin Rigsby
February 16, 2026
ATWOOD (February 12) — Prior to Thursday's Homecoming basketball games, West Carroll High School honored the memory of Kevin Rigsby, a lifelong supporter and spectator of West Carroll sports who died recently.
2026 Officers Elected for McKenzie High Alumni
February 12, 2026
McKENZIE (February 9) — The 2026 McKenzie High School Alumni Association officers were elected during their meeting Monday in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Leadership Carroll County Donates Books, Hygiene Products to Carl Perkins Center
February 12, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 12) — Members of Leadership Carroll County delivered a donation of 232 copies of Dr. Seuss' "Oh the Places You'll Go" and seven boxes of hygiene products to the Carl Perkins Center Thursday morning.
Overflow Church to Host Night to Shine
February 10, 2026
McKENZIE — A special night for people with special needs is Friday, February 13, 6-9 p.m. at Overflow Church in McKenzie.
Chocolate Tour Offers Sweet Fun at Local Businesses
February 10, 2026
McKENZIE (February 7) — Local chocolate lovers spent Saturday afternoon venturing from business to business to sample sweet treats during the annual Chocolate Tour.
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Hwy 70 Construction & Home Repair
February 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 4) — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hwy 70 Construction and Home Repair on Wednesday morning.
Tri-County Family Clinic Opens in Gleason
February 10, 2026
GLEASON (February 9) — Nurses Alex Bridgeman and Michele Ellert opened the doors of Tri-County Family Clinic, PLLC, Monday afternoon for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Scooter’s Coffee Busy Since Snowy Opening
February 10, 2026
PARIS — The crew at the newly-opened Scooter’s Coffee took a short break for a photo after their opening at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and East Wood Street in Paris.
ABLE Farms Pancake Breakfast Raises $18,000
February 10, 2026
PARIS (FEBRUARY) — The commercial building at the Henry County Fairgrounds was bustling with activity all morning Saturday with a huge crowd gathered for the 3rd annual ABLE Farms Pancake Breakfast.
Carroll Arts Hosts Annual Trivia Bowl
February 10, 2026
McKENZIE (February 7) — Carroll Arts, Inc. hosted its annual Trivia Bowl Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with eleven teams competing for trophies and bragging rights.
Seniors to Celebrate Valentine’s In McKenzie, Huntingdon
February 10, 2026
Come enjoy dinner, great music and dancing at the McKenzie Senior Center’s Valentine Day Dinner and Dance beginning at 6 p.m.
UPDATED 2/4/26: Ohio Woman Arrested in Shooting Death of Weakley County Deputy
February 3, 2026
WEAKLEY COUNTY — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio woman in connection to the shooting death of Weakley County deputy, Derrick Bonham, a Greenfield resident.
Carroll County Electric System Improvements Aid Quick Recovery After January Ice Storm
February 3, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (January 29) — The Carroll County Electric Department (CCED) successfully navigated the major power outages caused by the January 24-25 snow and ice event, a success attributed to continuous system upgrades and critical lessons learned from the devastating February 1994 ice storm.
Playground at McKenzie Splash Pad to Open in Spring
February 3, 2026
Area kids will have even more to do in downtown McKenzie this spring as a new playground is being installed adjacent to the McKenzie Station Splash Pad between Waldren Street and North Stonewall.
Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund Endows $100,000 for County-Wide Scholarship
February 3, 2026
The Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund (NTCO) has hit its first goal — reaching the $100,000 mark to endow a long-term, county-wide scholarship in honor of Nolan and Courtney Turner, a son and mother who lost their lives in a car accident involving a drunk driver in 2023.
Living At Lakeside News
February 3, 2026
We kicked off 2026 with a “Happy Noon Year Celebration” followed by a few games to celebrate, such as “our Ball not Dropping but rather being on the move to find a winner” and “Confetti Pick Up,” which had residents doing all sorts of tasks for a grand prize basket.
Small Businesses Bear the Brunt of Winter Storm Disruptions
February 2, 2026
McKENZIE (February 2) — As northwest Tennessee slowly thaws out from the icy remnants of Winter Storm Fern, The Banner reached out to local small business owners and operators to hear, in their own words, about the ongoing impact of the weather event.
Lorrie Morgan Delights Audience at The Dixie
January 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (January 23) — A sold-out audience enjoyed the concert by Lorrie Morgan on Friday, January 23 - just one day ahead of the major winter storm that hit early Saturday.
Winter Ice Storm Fern Causes Disruptions, Power Outages
January 27, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (January 25) — Ryan Drewry, general manager of Carroll County Electric, said that approximately 500 customers were without power on Monday, January 26, with lineman crews from Carroll and Weakley counties working within Carroll County.
