Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is This Weekend
July 23, 2024
NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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West Carroll Schools Paved
July 23, 2024
Martin Paving Company is almost complete with paving projects at the three West Carroll School District sites.
The Banner Brings Back ‘Business Spotlight’
July 23, 2024
The Banner recently launched a Facebook group, McKenzie Businesses Thrive Together, as a meeting place for businesses to exchange ideas, products and work together to achieve goals.
Faith in Christ Ministries Celebrates Forty Years
July 23, 2024
Faith in Christ Ministries of Huntingdon, TN, celebrated their fortieth anniversary on Sunday, July 21st, by honoring the memory of the late Bro. Wayne Burton and recognizing Sister Charlotte Burton with a founder’s plaque.
Johnny Mac was Nights on Broadway Entertainment
July 23, 2024
McKENZIE (July 18) — Johnny Mac brought his instrumental and vocal talents to downtown McKenzie on Thursday, July 18 for Nights on Broadway.
What's Cookin' Recipes 7-16-24
July 16, 2024
Frosted Peanut Drops 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed 1 cup butter 2 eggs 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup salted peanuts 1 cup quick oats, uncooked Beat together …
Rotary Hears from Travis McLeese
July 16, 2024
Travis McLeese, a Bethel graduate and former director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, was the featured speaker at McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 9.
Kustoff Meets with Israeli Prime Minister
July 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, traveled to Israel at the invitation of Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana to officially launch the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group in Jerusalem.
Inglenook Book Club News July Meeting
July 16, 2024
Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at Lakeside Senior Community Living in McKenzie on Wednesday, July 10 with 18 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order and …
West Carroll High School FBLA Members Participate in National Leadership Conference in Orlando
July 16, 2024
ORLANDO, Florida (June 28-July 3) — Five members of the West Carroll High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America qualified to represent Tennessee at the National Leadership …
Dem Cookiez Wins at Huntingdon Competition
July 16, 2024
One of McKenzie’s newest businesses celebrated a big win on Saturday, July 6 at a nearby food competition. Dem Cookiez owner and baker Lacey Prater won Second Place and a $500 prize in the Chesoli’s Race for Taste Competition in downtown Huntingdon. Her green watermelon cookie with pink icing and chocolate chip “seeds” delighted the judges’ eyes and taste buds.
New Security Lighting Added at Bethel
July 16, 2024
Bethel University received a safety grant from the State of Tennessee and the Office of Criminal Justice Programs tin the amount of approximately $306,000. The grant is part of a state-wide program …
Milan No-Till Field Day to Share Latest Weed Control Solutions
July 16, 2024
MILAN, Tenn. — Weed control is an essential component of no-till agriculture, allowing row crop producers to eliminate unwanted plant pests that could impact yield. During the 33rd Milan No-Till Field Day on Thursday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan, agricultural experts from across the region will provide the latest research-based weed control solutions.
Bethel/Eastside FCE News
July 16, 2024
Seven members, one guest, Thelma Rougeau, and our favorite agent, Lacy Yeley, met at Pennye and Mary Mays’s home for the July 11 meeting. The vice president, Pennye Mays, called the meeting to order. She read the 23rd Psalm for our devotion. We all read the Homemakers Club Pledge in unison. The minutes were read from the May meeting because the June meeting was canceled. The treasury report was given and approved.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
July 9, 2024
TENNESSEE (July 8) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 14.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel hincreased 3.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.81 per gallon.
The Banner Shares ‘Summer Mix Tape’ Playlist
July 9, 2024
Something I’ve been working on lately is different ways to interact with readers. I have a few ideas that I’ve been mulling over and this is one of them, sharing music with you.
Leadership Carroll County Applications Now Available
July 9, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2024 Adult Leadership Carroll County class. Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.
Out of this World Trip to Roswell
July 9, 2024
ROSWELL, New Mexico (July 7) — Did you hear about the UFO vehicle traveling from Indiana to Roswell, New Mexico for the annual UFO Festival? The driver was pulled over in three states, but ultimately made it in time to be spotted in the AlienFest Light Parade in Roswell on Saturday night, July 6. Law enforcement in Missouri, Oklahoma and New Mexico all got photos with the craft and occupants.
Local Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
July 9, 2024
ATLANTA, Grassroots Newswire (July 3) — Two area career and technical student won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres.
Ridgeway is New President of TCAT-Henry/Carroll
July 9, 2024
John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman.
