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August 25, 2026
McKENZIE — The Rebel spirit is about to be in full effect in McKenzie. The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced a packed schedule that promises to bring graduates back to town for a three-day celebration of school history.
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — The legacy of the late actor Hal Holbrook has been immortalized in a new oil portrait, unveiled Wednesday, August 19, at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center. The painting, created by artist and former art professor Lindon Noe, now hangs in the Center, serving as a companion piece to an existing portrait of Holbrook’s wife, the late Dixie Carter-Holbrook.
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant…
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center recently hosted its annual volunteer usher luncheon, a celebration dedicated to the individuals who serve as the face of the organization. The event provided an opportunity for leadership to express gratitude for the thousands of hours contributed by volunteers over the past year.
August 24, 2026
WASHINGTON (August 2026) — A federal rule overhaul by the United States Postal Service could radically change how mail-in ballots are processed in federal elections, assuming it survives an ongoing firestorm in federal court.
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 22) — The Sweet Tea Festival rocked downtown McKenzie over the weekend, with vendors and entertainers taking over Banner Row, Broadway Street and parts of Main Street and Cedar Street.
August 24, 2026
McKENZIE (August 24) — Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie has paid off its mortgage. The church celebrated the occasion with a note-burning ceremony Sunday morning, concluded with four baptisms.
August 21, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn.(August 2026) —The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the SUMMER 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of…
August 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Dr. Lee Carter is now the president of the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA). Dr. Carter announced his new role to the Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) Board of Education during its August meeting.
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 20) — The annual Sweet Tea Festival kicked off Thursday with a night of laughs at the historic Park Theatre as Carroll Arts, Inc. presented "Southern Fried Funeral." An encore performance was Sunday afternoon, closing out the festival.
August 21, 2026
McKENZIE (August 18) — McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) President Betsy Hall Campbell (Class of 1973) and Treasurer Lauren Hickman (2007) presented $500 donations to McKenzie High, Middle and Elementary Schools on Tuesday to help students in need.
August 21, 2026
Granade Bottling Company of McKenzie operated in the early 1900s at the intersection of North Main and Walnut - where J&J Racing Company is now located. Tracey Nutting of Gleason brought this bottle into The Banner on Thursday, August 20. The company bottled flavors such as
August 20, 2026
McKENZIE (Aug. 20) — Bethel University today announced the addition of seven new undergraduate majors: Artificial Intelligence, Biology Business, Cybersecurity, Human Resource Management, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Neuroscience.
August 20, 2026
TREZEVANT (August 20) — West Carroll Elementary School continues to celebrate student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, which honors students who exemplify the school's core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. The program recognizes students who…
August 18, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY (August 18) — Municipal seats in Atwood, Bruceton, Hollow Rock, McKenzie, McLemoresville and Trezevant are up for grabs come November, as yet another election looms ahead in Carroll County.
August 18, 2026
McKENZIE (August 12) — The Inglenook Book Club gathered for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 12, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside. President Gail Mack presided over the proceedings, which began with the traditional reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Club Aim, and the Club Motto.
August 18, 2026
PARIS (August 18) — Nathan Whiting has been named the new vice president of operations at L.I. Smith & Associates, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience to the Paris-based company.
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 13) — The Carroll County Civic Center was the place for senior citizens on Thursday during the annual Senior Citizen Day.
August 18, 2026
Bethel University provided the first donation for the annual McKenzie Rotary Auction, continuing a long-standing tradition between the university and the McKenzie Rotary Club.
August 18, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 15) — The annual Carroll County Fair Dog Show was Saturday morning in the civic center. There were 13 dogs competing in 15 categories. Stella Higdon, the newly-crowned Carroll County Fairest of the Fair, presented trophies and ribbons to the winners.
