GLEASON, Tenn. - Services for Mrs. Deloma Ann Jonak, 82, of Gleason are  Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 12 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gleason. Burial will follow in … more

McKenzie, Tennessee - Graveside funeral services for Rikke Lanelle Curtis, 56, are Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Brother Phil Williams … more

Mr. Morris Ray Hollowell, 70, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services are Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. in … more

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Yevonne Collins McCaslin, 84, of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at … more

HUNTINGDON (January 11) - It is official, the 2023 Bassmaster Junior National Championship will not return to Carroll County.  The decision, made by Bassmaster, is due to its desire to have more … more

Charles Ray Crary died peacefully on Thursday, January 6 at his home in McKenzie, Tenn.  A memorial service for Mr. Crary is Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. until service time at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home. Charles was born on July 4, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in … more

The January 10, 2023 issue of The McKenzie Banner is on the newsstands. Here are a few stories in the issue. *West Carroll Elementary Floods During Winter Freeze. *Bethel University begins … more

McKenzie Middle School announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.  more

CHATTANOOGA (December 19) — A redistricting committee made up of Chattanooga city councilmembers violated the open meetings act when it convened private meetings to make decisions and deliberate on the city’s new voting district maps, a lawsuit alleges. more

The Tennessee Sportswriters Associated listed its list of All-State players on January 4. Four players from McKenzie, one from Huntingdon, one from Dresden and others across the state were honored. more

JACKSON —  LIFELINE Blood Services hosts its annual “New Year, New You” theme blood Drive at the Jackson Center on January 12, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., at 183 Sterling Farms DR in Jackson, Tenn. The first 100 donors  receive a t-shirt and a coupon for a free 24 ounce fruit blend smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Café, located at 1280 Union University Drive. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement after taking the oath of office to represent Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District in the 118th Congress:  more

Bethel Senior Director of Athletics, Brad Chappell said, “Student-athletes will benefit from this fund for as long as Bethel exists. more

McKENZIE (January 3) — The process begins to interview and hire a new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Lynn Watkins, 59, director of schools at McKenzie, is retiring June 30, 2022 after 14 years of service as director of schools. more

The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, highlighted by three players who made the cut in their first year of eligibility: defensive end Dwight Freeney, cornerback Darrelle Revis and left tackle Joe Thomas. Among list of NFL standouts is Carroll County native Patrick Willis. more

TREZEVANT — One West Carroll school flooded from a burst water pipe and problems at another school were narrowly adverted over the Christmas holiday. more

McKENZIE — Construction for a new multi-purpose sports and physical education facility began December 1 at McKenzie High School. Immediately as the MHS football team departed the school en route to Chattanooga for the championship game, earth-moving equipment excavated the football practice field and started construction of a new multi-purpose building. more

McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.  more

June Patrick Willis Inducted in Senior Bowl Hall of Fame MOBILE, Alabama (June 26) — The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, current Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller, current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and former San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. more

CARROLL COUNTY (January 10, 2023) - Forty-One persons were arrested on various drug-related charges in an  early morning roundup on Tuesday, January 10. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, … more