McKENZIE —Bethel University’s spring commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena located inside the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the McKenzie campus. more

McKENZIE (April 28) — The driver of a small pickup truck was transported by Baptist EMS following a single vehicle accident at 8:52 a.m. Friday. more

McKenzie Special School District introduces Dr. Justin Barden, director-elect of the McKenzie Special School District. MSSD officials are announcing a meet and greet for Dr. Barden and his family.The … more

The McKenzie Lady Rebels fell to the South Gibson Lady Hornets 9-2 Thursday night, April 27, between raindrops. The Lady Hornets had 11 hits for nine runs. more

The Houston County Fighting Irish defeated the McKenzie Lady Rebels 7-5 after stealing the lead in the seventh inning. more

Theft — Nine vehicles were vandalized on April 24 when the catalytic converters were all removed from underneath the vehicles. more

George and Bonnie Bucy to Helen Ruth and William Horace Davis in District 21. more

Kevin Austin Lambuth, 26, of Huntingdon was cited and charged with Driving on a Suspended License: first offense on 04/22/23. more

Aggravated Assault — Bethany Renae Brown, 31, of Huntingdon was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault. more

HUNTINGDON (April 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 26. more

Carroll County Chamber Hosts National Day of Prayer The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 72nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 8 a.m. at the Carroll County Airport. The theme for 2023, is Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to the God of our Fathers in reverence for his Holy name. The national theme comes from James 5:16, where it says, “Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much.” The public is invited to attend as we pray for our nation, our state, our county, and our neighbors. This event is sponsored locally by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at 731-986-4664. more

Working in newspaper business and political area, you come across a huge assortment of folks. The longer you’re in the business you see multiple generations of folks have a tendency to follow in their forefather’s footsteps. In the April 25, 2023 edition of The Banner, local students bore witness to The Tennessee Civil Court of Appeals. One of the justices on the panel was Frank Clement, Jr. son of former Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement. A few years back while I was a member of the McKenzie City Council, I had the privilege to welcome the former governor’s other son, Bob Clement, to town. more

I met Henry Walter “Hamper” McBee in 1965. He was a mid-thirty, fast talking, skinny guy wearing an out-of-place black vest and sporting a huge, oversized handlebar mustache. He was sitting on a table in Tubby’s Drive Inn singing a song he’d written about a local highway patrolman named Bill Malone. more

MEMPHIS – Professional football returned to Memphis with the Memphis Showboats playing their first game this past weekend with the USFL 2023 season getting underway at historic Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. more

McKENZIE - April 2023 - The McKenzie Middle School Rebels were defeated by the Huntingdon Mustangs 9-1 and placed second in the district tournament. The Rebels topped Stewart County Monday night to … more

HUNTINGDON — After the success of last year’s school art exhibition, Huntingdon High School will once again have a new art exhibit at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center from May 4 through Aug. 1, 2023. This juried art exhibit will be judged and awards given at the opening reception honoring all the participants on Thursday, May 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Ballroom Gallery. Light refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to the public. more

The McKenzie Rebels defeated the Huntingdon Mustangs 9-0 on senior night. The Rebels wereput ahead of the Huntingdon Mustangs when a corner kick led to an own goal for the Mustangs.Bryan Sneed-Soto … more

The McKenzie Rebels defeated the Stewart County Rebels 9-3. McKenzie scored all their runs in the first inning to take a 9-0 lead over Stewart County until the fourth inning.Stewart County was shut … more

MARTIN, Tenn.  - On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:55 a.m., officers from the Martin Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located at 621 Baker Rd. Apt. F in Martin. … more

McKENZIE, Tenn. - The organizational meeting for the 2023 McKenzie Farmers Market is Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at McKenzie City Hall. Dates, fees and any rule changes … more