McKENZIE (September 14) — During the regular meeting of McKenzie City Council, the petition to de-annex properties 433, 487 and 586 Carroll St., collectively known as Holland Farms, failed to receive a second following a motion to not approve by Councilman Tom Alexander. Without another motion to discuss or approve, the petition can go back before the Council at a later date or can be ignored. more

REAGAN (September 15) — On Friday night, McKenzie High School Football Head Coach Wade Comer picked up his 200th win as a head coach. What is even more remarkable is that all the wins come from his tenure at McKenzie High School. more

It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon. more

McKenzie (September 15) — McKenzie Fire and Rescue Department donated a 1988 Pierce pumper truck to the Carroll County Fire Department on Friday, September 15. more

McKenzie City Florist and More held its grand reopening on Friday, September 15. The business relocated to Broadway Street, next to McKenzie Memorial Library. more

  DRESDEN, Tenn. (September 19) - Yesterday morning, a student notified the leadership at Westview High School of a threatening social media post. The Martin Police Department, the … more

Friends come over today, take one cursory look at my lawnmower and make the same comment, “Did that thing come over on the Mayflower?” more

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region, which straddled the border between North and South Carolina. His life unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by revolutionary fervor, westward expansion, and the shaping of a new nation. more

MARTIN, Tenn. - On September 16, 2023 at approximately 10:59 a.m., MPD officers responded to Volunteer Community Hospital in reference to a 911 call from Orlando J. Saxon, 37, of Martin. Upon … more

Samantha Chesser Misappropriated $12,592.81 Friday, September 08, 2023 |  11:00am   McKENZIE  - An investigation by the Tennessee … more

The City Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, September 14, with a lengthy agenda. Old Business: Discussion/Approval to approve on 2nd reading of Ordinance 555 to adopt the 2018 … more

HUNTINGDON (September 8) — During a called meeting on Friday, the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council voted to purchase three 2023 pickup trucks from Lonnie Cobb Ford at a price of $131,334 for the Utility Department and one Ford F150 4x4 at a price of $43,778 from Lonnie Cobb along with five 20233 trucks for the Street and Parks Department for $218,890. All vehicles are quoted at the state bid price. more

Bethel University along with the Carroll County Government and the Town of Huntingdon agreed to enter into an education partnership. In this agreement, Bethel University will extend a reduced tuition rate to both governments’ employees enrolling in Bethel’s on-line degree programs. This would include undergraduate degrees, graduate criminal justice tuition, and graduate business tuition. Bethel is also extending the benefit of a waived application fee to the employees applying to any of these programs. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — Congressman David Kustoff visited The McKenzie Banner along with other areas of Carroll County on Friday to talk about issues in Washington. more

McKENZIE (September 11) — With the passage of Tennessee House Bill 0938, Holland Farms, located in McKenzie along Carroll Street, which is the residence of former McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland, has requested through a petition to begin the de-annexation process. The bill, passed in April 2023, in essence allows for the de-annexation of agricultural property meeting certain guidelines. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 51, relative to municipal boundaries. more

HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fund-raising event was held Saturday after a three-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. The scaled-down event was a good start to reinvigorate the event that once raised significant funds for the eradication of cancer. more

ATWOOD (September 7) — The West Carroll Special School District school board approved a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. This budget includes a 6.25 percent salary increase for all employees of the district. more

HUNTINGDON (September 5) — The Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court issued the following indictments on Tuesday, September 5. more

West Carroll High School held its 2023 Football Homecoming on Friday, September 8. The royalty was crowned in pre-game ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. more

NASHVILLE — The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). more