Gerald (Jerry) L. Spain
May 21, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A memorial service for Gerald (Jerry) L. Spain (79) will be held at a later date. Mr. Spain was born on April 12, 1947, in Milan, Tenn. He married Martha Presson Spain …
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Edward Watson Haynes
May 20, 2026
SAUCIER, MISS. (formerly Carroll County) -Edward Watson Haynes, 70, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Saucier, Mississippi. He was born in Fairbanks, Alabama, on April 1, 1956, to the late Johnny and …
Carroll County Sheriff Town Hall, Community Forum Coming June 30
May 19, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (May 18) — Voters have an important decision to make on August 6, 2026 about who will lead the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Carroll County news media entities are working together to help voters make an informed decision. The McKenzie Banner and The Carroll County Observer are partnering to organize a Carroll County Sheriff’s Town Hall Community Forum event, as an opportunity for voters to meet the Carroll County candidates and hear their ideas for the position. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon, Tenn. (201 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon TN 38344).
299 Students Graduate Over Weekend
May 19, 2026
299 students from McKenzie, Huntingdon, Gleason, Clarksburg and Hollow-Rock Bruceton Central graduated from high school over the weekend. McKenzie Graduates 87 McKENZIE (May 17) — McKenzie’s …
Area Memorial Day Events
May 19, 2026
McKenzie, Huntingdon and Liberty All Church in Huntingdon will host Memorial Day events.
McKenzie Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Offense
May 15, 2026
Jackson, TN – John David Forrest, 36 , of McKenzie, Tennessee, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for distributing over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine. D. Michael Dunavant, …
Tennessee Tops National Rankings in Post-Pandemic Math, Reading Recovery
May 13, 2026
NASHVILLE (May 13) — Tennessee is a national leader for academic recovery post-pandemic, today's release of the Education Scorecard shows. Among states measured, Tennessee ranks second in math and …
Proposed Congressional Redistricting Map Released in Tennessee
May 6, 2026
NASHVILLE (May 6, 2026) — This is the proposed redistricting map for Tennessee's Congressional districts. It is to be presented in both the Tennessee House and the Tennessee Senate on Wednesday, …
Bethel University to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement
May 5, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Bethel University will honor 343 graduates during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at the Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II Arena. The program begins at 10 a.m. …
Gov. Lee Calls Special Legislative Session to Review Congressional Map
May 1, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced plans to convene a special legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly to formally review the state’s congressional map following …
Joyce Prichard Sellers
April 29, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Prichard Sellers are on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 30, …
THE FRONTMEN MAKE THEIR DIXIE DEBUT - SAT, AUGUST 1
April 29, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome country music supergroup The Frontmen for an unforgettable night of hits on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 PM. With a …
Mid-South Conference Announces 2026 Men’s Tennis Season Awards
April 20, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson's (Ky.) Lev Sholosh headlines the Mid-South Conference Men's Tennis Year-End Awards, conference officials announced on Friday, April 17, 2026. Sholosh …
Step Into Spring with the May Marathon Month Challenge
April 20, 2026
Carroll County, Tenn. residents are invited to lace up their walking or running shoes and take part in the May Marathon Month Challenge, a community-wide effort to encourage physical activity and …
Bethel Renaissance Theatre Presents "Clue"
April 14, 2026
McKENZIE — The Bethel University Renaissance theatrical cast is presenting "Clue," a murder-mystery farce promising murder, mystery, and mayhem. The show combines suspense with slapstick, puns, and physical comedy.
Susan Mills
April 13, 2026
SUSAN MILLS 1964 — 2026 GEORGIA — Ms. Susan Mills, age 62, of Jasper, Georgia, died on April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday. She was born on January 7, 1964, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to …
McKenzie Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
April 7, 2026
JACKSON, Tenn. (April 2, 2026) – Chad D. Isbell, 59, of McKenzie, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Former DA Gus Radford Dies
March 25, 2026
Mr. George Robert “Gus” Radford, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. Tim Atkins and Todd Rose officiating.
SCAM ALERT: 'David' and the 'Fraudulent Charges' on your Bank Account
March 24, 2026
We got an interesting call this morning, March 24, 2026. "David" called from "Carroll Bank & Trust" to tell us that we had fraudulent charges on our account.
Bethel University Global Studies Group Returns From Historic Tour of Ireland, Scotland
March 24, 2026
McKENZIE — A multi-generational group of 19 travelers returned to Nashville on Saturday, March 14, concluding an immersive, eight-day Bethel University Global Studies trip through Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
