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Gas Prices in State have Risen an Average 45.6 Cents Per Gallon in the Last Week

March 10, 2026

NASHVILLE (March 9, 2026) -- Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 45.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 48.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 85.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.599 per gallon.

Trezevant Public Meeting Regarding IDB is March 12

March 10, 2026

The Town of Trezevant’s informational public meeting regarding the restoration of the town’s seven-member Industrial Development Board (IDB) is Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. at the Trezevant Community Center.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

March 10, 2026

Drug Possession, Evading Arrest Charges — On February 27, Deputy Daniel Thomas was monitoring traffic near Highway 22 when he observed a dark-colored sedan stopped for an extended period at an intersection before entering the highway and traveling north toward Huntingdon.

Editorial: Eternal Sunshine of the Sleep-Deprived Mind

March 10, 2026

Of all the wild beliefs and rituals that have ever existed, Daylight Saving Time has got to be one of the most devastating the day after the time change happens in Spring.

Rebels Open Season with 1-1 Draw

March 10, 2026

McKENZIE (March 6) — McKenzie High School hosted Hardin County Friday for the soccer season opener and tied 1-1. Brody Davis was goalkeeper for the Rebels in the first half with three saves. Sawyer Nunnery was in the net for the second half with one save.

Norma Jean Padgett

March 10, 2026

Funeral services for Norma Jean Padgett are Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Brummitt‑McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Huntingdon Police Reports

March 10, 2026

Leaving the Scene of an Accident — According to a report made on February 8, Sgt. Tony King responded to an incident involving a damaged vehicle and a knocked-down road sign on Hwy. 22 South.

McKenzie Native Allie Chappell To Run 2026 Boston Marathon

March 10, 2026

On April 20, 2026, Allie Chappell will join 24,361 runners at the starting line of the 130th Boston Marathon.

Carroll County Electric Honors Retirees

March 10, 2026

CARROLL COUNTY — The Carroll County Electric Department celebrated a “bittersweet day” as it bid farewell to two of its most dedicated employees, Cary Don Smith and Danny Toombs, who together accumulated 96 years of dedicated service to the department.

Carroll County General Sessions Court Report

March 10, 2026

HUNTINGDON (March 4) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on March 4.

John Stevens' Capitol Talk is March 13

March 10, 2026

HUNTINGDON — Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) returns to Carroll County Friday, March 13, for a "Capitol Talk" at the Carroll County Civic Center.

Letter: EV Trucks Not The Answer For McKenzie

March 10, 2026

On February 24th, 2026, The Banner published an article on page 2 titled “McKenzie to Purchase EV Dump Trucks, Chargers.” In that article, Mayor Ryan Griffin announced at a city council meeting that the city had received a $543,255 grant to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), but the city would need to fund an additional $181,000.