Helen Joy Watkins
October 17, 2024
TREZEVANT, Tenn, - Funeral services for Helen Joy Watkins are Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, …
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Huntingdon: Lexington Man Killed by Train
October 16, 2024
HUNTINGDON (October 15) - Maurice Woods, 40, of Lexington, was killed as he attempted to cross railroad tracks in Huntingdon when he was hit by a CSX train near Highway 70 and Rosser Circle in …
Smiles All Around for West Tennesseans and Guatemalans
October 14, 2024
Thirteen travelers chose a fall break option a little more fulfilling than “chilling” as they spent their week away from classrooms in Guatemala. October 2-7. They poked, prodded, painted …
County Seeks Full-Time Emergency Management Director
October 14, 2024
CARROLL COUNTY — The county of Carroll is seeking a full-time emergency management director. The position is vacant with last month's retirement of Janice Newman. Thje director is responsible …
Carroll County Health Department to Offer Free Flu Shots October 15
October 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., on Tuesday, October. 15, 2024, at Carroll County Health Department, 633 High Street in Huntingdon, participating in the statewide 2024 Fight Flu prevention effort.
McKenzie Teacher Assists in East Tennessee Recovery
October 8, 2024
ERWIN, Tenn. (October 7) — Brandy Baumgardner arrived in Unicoi County last Wednesday afternoon, deployed with the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team (TNDMHST) to assist with recovery after Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolinas and Tennessee on September 26-27.
In This Edition: October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
This week's edition of The Banner is bursting with local stories. Here are a few headlines that didn't make the email newsletter... Over 300 MES Students Walk-to-School, Page 4; McKenzie School Board Mulls Numerous Projects, Page 2; County Commission Meets Monday, Page 6; McKenzie City Council Meets Thursday, Page 6; Cats Remain Undefeated With Win Over Cumberlands, Page 8; MES Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced, Page 9; Lady Rebels Cruise in Regular Season Soccer Finale, Page 13; Road Win Seals McKenzie Middle’s Undefeated Season, Page 13; MMS Celebrates Walk to School Day, Page 14; TCAT, MHS Collect Water For Helene Victims, Page 14; Rotary District Governor Visits McKenzie, Page 14; Buchanan Family Loses Everything in House Fire, Page 2; Mama T's What's Cookin' Recipes, Page 6; Paris and Henry County Healthcare to Host Eighth Annual Casino Night, Page 4; Henry County to Hold Diabetes Workshop, Page 4; McKenzie Class of 2004 Holds 20-Year Reunion, Page 9; Tennessee Guard Continues Supporting Helene Recovery, Page 9; Bethel University Presents ‘Christmas with Renaissance’, Page 9; Huntingdon High School Hosts Annual Marching Invitational, Page 14; Bass Cats Finish Third in Texas Event, Page 8; McCulley Named Interim Director Of Athletics at Bethel University, Page 8; Congressman Kustoff Secures $745,000 For the University of Tennessee at Martin, Page 8; + McKenzie City-Wide Yard Sales Happening this Weekend; + November Election Sample Ballot; + Public Notices and Police Reports; + Obituaries; + Calendar of Events; There's something for everyone in the newspaper, start reading today for as little as $4.
Clay Wilson
October 4, 2024
GLEASON Tenn. - Clay Richards ("Pop) Wilson was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on September 20, 1934, to Dorothy Richards Wilson and Frazier Evans Wilson, Sr. Clay attended Jackson High School for …
McKenzie High School Homecoming Parade 2024
October 4, 2024
Photo gallery from the 2024 McKenzie High School Homecoming Parade on October 4, 2024
Jerry Lynn Reeder
October 4, 2024
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Reeder are Monday, October 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …
Huntingdon Heritage Festival Announces Changes to Schedule
September 27, 2024
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - The 31st Annual Festival is still on for Saturday, September 28, 2024 with some changes. We hoped the weather would cooperate but at this time we are forced to make …
TCA-Riverside to Play Prep Football Game at Bethel University
September 24, 2024
Trinity Christian Academy & Riverside to Play Friday at Bethel University MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Trinity Christian Academy Athletic Director Dexter Wiliams announced Tuesday the Trinity …
Hunting, Fishing License Fee Proposed to Increase
September 24, 2024
BUCHANAN, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission discussed a proposal to increase license prices and simplify the structure during its September meeting at Paris Landing State Park. …
Editor's Note: Repeated by Popular Demand, History Moment
September 24, 2024
OOPS! Page 4 of the September 24 edition is from September 3, 2024. I don’t think this has happened in more than a decade, but we are human, just like everyone else and we all make mistakes from time to time. To rectify the situation, we have made the e-edition free this week, it includes the correct page 4, click here to read the September 24 Edition now. We hope you will join us in laughing off this error and moving forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Brenda Rosser Doster
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Brenda Rosser Doster are Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …
Huntingdon Fire Department Receives Grant Funds
September 24, 2024
Pictured are Mike Bell, TDCI Assistant Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Carter Lawrence presenting a check to Huntingdon Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian McCaslin and Captain Brian McDowell, …
Weakley County Schools Announce New Family Resource Center For Early Childhood Learning
September 13, 2024
WEAKLEY COUNTY (September 13) - Officials at Weakley County Schools announce the opening of the Early Childhood Family Resource Center (ECRC), located inside the Personal Development Center in …
Carlene Kelley
September 10, 2024
Carlene Kelley, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, September 9. Visitation with the family is Wednesday, September 11, 4 to 8 p.m. at Dilday-Carter Funeral …
Kaitlynn Paige Reed
September 8, 2024
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Kaitlynn Paige Reed were Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. TInterment was at Seminary Cemetery. Ms. …
Ray Smith Dies at Age 95
September 8, 2024
Ray Smith, 95, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 7. Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time. Ray was a banker, car dealer, and farmer, and generously …
