Phillip J. Rorer
September 10, 2025
Dateline: McKenzie, TN A Celebration of Life for Phillip J. Rorer is Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Mr. Rorer, 57 …
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McKenzie High School Decades Reunion is September 19
September 9, 2025
The final plans are being made for the second annual McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Decades Reunion.
Carlton Townes Makes McKenzie DECA History
September 9, 2025
On a drive home from Chattanooga, on the way back from the 2025 DECA State Career Development Conference, Carlton Townes spoke with McKenzie High School’s DECA sponsors Susan Dyer and Brittany Colotta.
Martin R. Perez, 1999 - 2025
September 9, 2025
Camden, Tenn. — Funeral services for Martin Raul Perez are Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie, Tenn. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens.
Train, Truck Collision Claims Two Lives
September 9, 2025
McKENZIE (September 6) — Two young men lost their lives when their work truck crossed into the path of a CSX train on Saturday, September 6, around 7:30 a.m. CDT.
West Carroll Recognizes Staff With 20 or More Years of Service
September 9, 2025
ATWOOD (September 4) — The West Carroll Special School District recently recognized staff members who have each served 20 or more years in the district.
Clay Target Shoot to Benefit Children’s Christmas Program
September 9, 2025
McKENZIE — A clay target shoot at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park in Huntingdon will benefit the annual Shop With A First Responder children’s Christmas program hosted by the McKenzie Police, Fire, and Rescue departments, plus TWRA.
Martin Raul Perez
September 9, 2025
CAMDEN, Tenn. — Funeral services for Martin Raul Perez are on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie. The family …
West Carroll Approves New Budget
September 9, 2025
ATWOOD (September 4) — West Carroll Special School District has a new budget, and Preston Caldwell, director of schools, has an extension of his contract for 2.5 years following the September 4 meeting of the Board of Education.
McKenzie Police Reports
September 9, 2025
Driving on Suspended License — Joseph M. Long, 39, Highland Drive, McKenzie, was charged with Driving on a Suspended License and Failure to Maintain Lane on September 2.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
September 9, 2025
The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 3.
Fred’s Place
September 9, 2025
Picking up from the previous week’s edition... (Sign #4)
Calendar 9-9-25
September 9, 2025
Fairview Baptist Church Revival Fairview Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its Homecoming on September 14.
DeMaris Begins New Chapter at Discovery Park
September 9, 2025
UNION CITY (September 4) — After more than 20 years at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon, Angela DeMaris has turned a new page and began working as Discovery Park of America’s Education Events and Content Manager.
EDITORIAL: A Desperate Plea
September 9, 2025
Editor’s Note: I published this call to action on The Banner’s Facebook page on Saturday, September 6, 2025 after two young men died in a truck-train collision on Harris Road, raising the death toll to three in the past three weeks at that intersection.
Local Schools Celebrate College Application, Exploration Month
September 9, 2025
September is College Application and Exploration Month in Tennessee, and local schools are taking measures to ensure students make progress in their post-secondary application experiences.
Mandatory Gun Safety Training In Schools Per New State Law
September 9, 2025
A new topic has entered Tennessee children’s classrooms.
Lady Rebel Eighth-Graders Honored
September 9, 2025
McKENZIE (September 4) — Eighth-graders on the McKenzie Middle School Lady Rebels soccer team were recognized Thursday night during their final home game of the season.
LETTER: To the People of Carroll County from County Commissioner Jason R. Martin
September 9, 2025
To the Citizens of Carroll County: The deaths of Destiny Henry on August 13 and Luke Scott and Martin Perez on September 6 at the railroad crossing on Harris Road are a tragedy that weighs on the hearts of this community. These deaths are not to be ignored, as they have shed light on an issue that needs to be addressed about this crossing and others like it.
Governor Bill Lee Visits Lake Halford
September 9, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 3) — Governor Bill Lee visited Lake Halford on Wednesday, September 3 as part of his 95-county tour of the state.
