First Graders Engineer Leprechaun Traps Just In Time for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2026
McLEMORESVILLE — Something sneaky is lurking in the hallways of West Carroll Primary School and the first graders are ready for it.
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Carroll County to Purchase New Radio Equipment
March 17, 2026
HUNTINGDON (March 9) — The Carroll County Commission met on March 9. Outside of multiple budget amendments and committee appointments, the most significant item on the agenda was the agreement to purchase $90,000 to purchase Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) radio equipment for the Carroll County Fire Department and emergency services. The goal is to have other first responder units migrate to the TCAN system.
Property Transfers
March 17, 2026
James Thomas V. Grant to Mark Andre Grenier and others. No District listed.
Michael Beasley
March 16, 2026
McKenzie, Tenn. — Funeral Services for Michael Beasley are on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at New Valley Cemetery, Gleason, Tenn.
David Dean Verdell
March 16, 2026
Services for David Dean Verdell, age 63, of Gleason, Tenn. will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1 pm at Gleason First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in …
Larry Dale Wilson
March 15, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Larry Dale Wilson, 81, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were on Friday, March 13, 2026, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter …
Ray McCormick
March 15, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray McCormick, 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died on March 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by character, generosity, and devotion to his family and community. …
Wayne Drinkard
March 15, 2026
BRUCETON — Mr. Wayne Drinkard, 66, of Bruceton, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1: p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with …
McKenzie Elementary School Enjoys Read Across America Week
March 10, 2026
McKenzie Elementary celebrated Read Across America week March 2-6 with themed dress-up days and visits from middle school students and community volunteers.
Carroll, Henry, Weakley Counties Included in Broadband Funding
March 10, 2026
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the approval of a historic broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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.
Dennis O’Neal Taylor
March 10, 2026
McKENZIE — Graveside funeral services for Dennis O’Neal Taylor are Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mustangs Earn First Sectional Appearance in 27 Years
March 10, 2026
WAVERLY (March 5) — The Huntingdon High School boys basketball team has never been to a state tournament in the history of the school, and it’s been 27 years since the Mustangs have made a Sectional or Substate game.
