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July 15, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn. — Gleason native Sophie Wilson recently received the Horace and Sara Dunagan Chair of Excellence Rising Leader Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin's College of Business and Global Affairs, now called the College of Business. She also received UT…
July 15, 2026
TREZEVANT (July 14) — The Trezevant Town Council voted against rezoning the former Hillsman property at 5340 Broad Street on Tuesday, further stalling an eight-month effort to bring a hybrid grocery store to the town.
July 15, 2026
Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) recently paid a visit to Paul Ward Stadium, presenting Huntingdon High School Head Football Coach Eric Swenson and his staff with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the Mustangs' 2A state championship win. The Huntingdon visit was…
July 10, 2026
McKENZIE (July 7) — The McKenzie City Council approved the purchase of three new vehicles for the city’s police and water departments during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 7.
July 10, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — Early voting for the August 6 Carroll County election begins Friday, July 17. On the ballot are school board and county offices — including the contested Carroll County Sheriff seat. Voters can also make a decision in the state and federal Republican/Democratic primaries.
July 10, 2026
McKENZIE (July 9) — McKenzie High School graduate Brody Berryhill has been awarded a scholarship from the Volunteer Auxiliary at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.
July 9, 2026
McKENZIE (July 7) — The “Prater’s Taters” sign in downtown McKenzie has officially seen its last day — two years after the McKenzie restaurant closed.
July 9, 2026
McKENZIE (July 8) — McKenzie has a new sweet spot on the map. Wednesday marked the soft opening of Italian Ice & Froyo Co., a new dessert and snack shop located at 16214 Highland Drive.
July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE — While many students are enjoying summer break, learning is still going strong at West Carroll Primary School (WCP)! Students are staying engaged through hands-on activities that make learning both meaningful and fun.
July 9, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (June 29–July 2) — West Carroll High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently represented Tennessee at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
July 7, 2026
We're excited to announce that a brand-new McKenzieBanner.com is on the way! Very soon, The McKenzie Banner will unveil a completely redesigned website built to make it easier than ever to stay up-to-date on news and developments in the tri-county area. Whether you're reading on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you'll enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more user-friendly experience.
July 6, 2026
The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was …
July 6, 2026
Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in July 2026, and the word "semiquincentennial" may come up in conversation during those celebrations. Some people may not be …
July 3, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Ruby Sanders Allen, a devoted wife, mother, and pillar of the McKenzie community, died on July 1, 2026, at The Waters. She was 89 years old. Funeral services are Monday, July …
June 23, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (June 22) — Monday, June 29 is the last chance for voters to submit questions prior to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Town Hall and Community Forum happening on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon, Tenn. (located at 201 Mustang Drive).
June 23, 2026
Brian K. Savage, 48, of Powers Lake, North Dakota, died on June 13, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, …
June 16, 2026
My name is Michael A. Smith. I was born in Milan, Tennessee, to Lucille Hart and Harry Smith, and I am the youngest of eleven children.
June 16, 2026
Chief White is a dedicated law enforcement professional with 25 years of service and a career distinguished by leadership, integrity, and commitment to community safety.
June 16, 2026
My name is Eric Sawyers, and I am honored to be the Republican candidate for Carroll County Sheriff. As a fifth-generation Carroll Countian, my roots run deep in this community. I am a proud graduate of Huntingdon High School and have spent my life serving and supporting the people of Carroll County.
