McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp July 20
July 7, 2026
Head Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels host the 2026 Youth Football Camp on Monday, July 20 at the MHS Indoor Practice Facility from 6-8 p.m.
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Patrick Willis Inducted into NFHS National High School Hall of Fame
July 7, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (June 29) — Before ever playing an organized sport, Patrick Willis recalls seeing highlight tapes – yes, the old VHS variety in his elementary classroom – of former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School players who starred for the Tigers before him.
Lifeline Blood Services July Blood Drives
July 7, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services has released its blood drive calendar for the month of July, urging individuals to save a life by donating blood this summer.
Gleason 'Happy Birthday America' Celebration Hampered by Storms
July 7, 2026
GLEASON (July 3) — A "Happy Birthday America" celebration Friday night in downtown Gleason was disrupted by heavy rain and wind.
America's Semiquincentennial
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 …
Notable Events in Colonial America in 1776
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 …
Central Refrigeration Owner Offers Tips for AC Efficiency
July 2, 2026
McKENZIE (July 2) — On Thursday, the fourth consecutive day of extreme heat and humidity in northwest Tennessee, Central Refrigeration owner Zack Cox spoke to The Banner and shared some tips to maximize the efficiency of residential central air conditioning. The heat wave is expected to continue into Friday with a high of 96 degrees projected in McKenzie. However, chances of precipitation and even severe weather increase over the next few days and will likely push daily high temperatures down to the high 90s over the weekend and into the high 80s throughout next week.
McKenzie Police Department Issues Fireworks Safety Reminder
June 30, 2026
As Independence Day approaches, the McKenzie Police Department has issued a fireworks safety reminder to residents.
State-Level TCAP Results Show Substantial Growth
June 30, 2026
NASHVILLE (June 24) — The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the 2025-26 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state–level results on Wednesday, showing growth in academic proficiency among students statewide.
Jackson Symphony Concert Held on Huntingdon’s Court Square
June 30, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 23) — The community gathered for an unforgettable evening of live music as The Jackson Symphony presented “Symphony on the Move” on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Col. James C. Harding to Join Discovery Park’s Tennessee America 250 Celebration
June 30, 2026
UNION CITY (June 23) — Col. James C. Harding, of Huntingdon, will join the Discovery Park of America's Tennessee America 250 celebration on July 3, just days after his 92nd birthday, the museum announced Tuesday.
Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock Earns Bronze National Quality Award
June 30, 2026
BRUCETON (June 25) — Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock was recently recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
Magic, More at Carroll County Library Events
June 30, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 23-24) — Carroll County Library’s summer reading program continued this week with special visits from magician Terry Hedges and Second Harvest Food Bank’s Jennifer Thornton.
Carroll Arts Creativity Camp is Next Week
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE — Carroll Arts, Inc. hosts its annual Creativity Camp Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Highland Drive from 1-4 p.m. daily.
UT Martin Names Local Students to Spring Chancellor's Honor Roll
June 30, 2026
MARTIN (June 24) — The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Coach Jeff Britt’s Basketball Camps Develop Youth Talent
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE (June 22-24) — The Annual Wildcat Individual Basketball Camp, hosted by Bethel University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Britt, welcomed dozens of young hoops enthusiasts to campus last week.
Paris Landing State Park Opens Tactile Trail
June 30, 2026
BUCHANAN (June 25) — Paris Landing State Park has opened a tactile trail for visitors who are blind or have low vision — the latest step in a commitment to accessibility at Tennessee State Parks.
Local Talent Shines During ‘An Evening with Carroll Arts’
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE (June 20) — Carroll Arts, Inc., hosted its annual talent showcase, “An Evening with Carroll Arts,” on Saturday inside the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. The event featured visual art and musical performances by Carroll County residents and natives.
‘The Voice’ Finalists DEK of Hearts to Headline Sweet Tea Festival
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE — The City of McKenzie recently announced headlining entertainers for the 2026 Sweet Tea Festival to be held downtown August 20-23, including DEK of Hearts, Vonda Peet & Company and the Bethel University Renaissance Bluegrass Band.
Clarksburg Student Wins National Woodworking Contest
June 30, 2026
NASHVILLE (June 24) — Emma Luther, a student at Clarksburg School, placed first in the National Beta Convention’s Division I Woodworking contest with a custom-built wooden pickup truck, her school announced Wednesday.
