Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
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Greenfield Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation
July 24, 2026
JACKSON, Tenn. – James Anthony Morris, 59 , of Greenfield, Tenn., was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Thomas J. Hamilton
July 23, 2026
PARIS, Tenn. — Thomas J. Hamilton, 93, of Paris, Tenn., died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tenn.
Billy Clayton Williams
July 23, 2026
Mr. Billy Clayton Williams, 72, of McKenzie, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie.
Evelyn Harrison Gilliam
July 23, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Evelyn Harrison Gilliam are Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Interment is at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 5 - 8 p.m and Sunday, 11…
Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Hawaiian-Themed Back to School Blitz
July 22, 2026
McKENZIE (July 22) — Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Hawaiian-themed Back to School Blitz event Wednesday at its McKenzie pediatrics location.
Ryan White Selected for Local Government Leadership Program
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.
Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Greenfield Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation
July 24, 2026
JACKSON, Tenn. – James Anthony Morris, 59 , of Greenfield, Tenn., was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Thomas J. Hamilton
July 23, 2026
PARIS, Tenn. — Thomas J. Hamilton, 93, of Paris, Tenn., died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tenn.
Billy Clayton Williams
July 23, 2026
Mr. Billy Clayton Williams, 72, of McKenzie, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie.
Evelyn Harrison Gilliam
July 23, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Evelyn Harrison Gilliam are Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Interment is at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 5 - 8 p.m and Sunday, 11…
Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Hawaiian-Themed Back to School Blitz
July 22, 2026
McKENZIE (July 22) — Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Hawaiian-themed Back to School Blitz event Wednesday at its McKenzie pediatrics location.
Ryan White Selected for Local Government Leadership Program
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.
Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
Carroll County Library Awarded TOP Grant
July 21, 2026
NASHVILLE (July 21) — State Sen. John Stevens, State Rep. Brock Martin, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced a $4,862 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant award for Carroll County Library. The funding will help cover the cost of digital literacy training and…
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McKenzie Marching Rebels Wrap Camp with Preview Performance
July 24, 2026
McKENZIE (July 23) — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels completed their annual two-week camp Thursday in preparation for the upcoming football and competitive marching seasons. The band previewed their 2026 field show, "Awakening," with an evening performance in the…
Carroll County Library Awarded TOP Grant
July 21, 2026
NASHVILLE (July 21) — State Sen. John Stevens, State Rep. Brock Martin, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced a $4,862 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant award for Carroll County Library. The funding will help cover the cost of digital literacy training and…
McKenzie Community Recognized for Support of Ronald McDonald House Charities
July 21, 2026
MEMPHIS (July 17) — The Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas recently recognized the McKenzie community for its contributions through the McDonald's Round-Up program.
Opinion
Hunker Down With Kes: Off The Cuff, And Then Some
July 21, 2026
If you are looking for a witty, intriguing, plot-thickening story of the Old South, with a jaw-dropping ending…stop right here! And do yourself a favor. Move on to the column below. I don’t have a story in mind today.
Guest Editorial: Do We Really Need Local Libraries And Small-Town Newspapers?
July 21, 2026
With the world at our fingertips via the click of a mouse or the touch of a mobile phone screen, are libraries and newspapers necessary anymore, especially in small towns?
Editor's Viewpoint: The Weight of Witnessing a State-Sponsored Execution
July 21, 2026
If you were granted the opportunity to witness a state-sponsored execution, would you take it? It is a question that challenges the boundaries of professional duty and personal beliefs.
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Ryan White Selected for Local Government Leadership Program
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 21) — McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White has been selected for the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program, the McKenzie Police Department announced Tuesday.
Carroll County Teens Place in Miss Tennessee Pageants
July 21, 2026
JACKSON (July 19) — Four young women represented Carroll County on the big stage last week, competing in the Miss Iris Tennessee Teen and the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageants at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Two went home this weekend as fourth runners-up to the new…
Bubba's Hot Dogs Brings a Chicago Original to West Tennessee
July 20, 2026
A Yuma couple originally from Chicago has brought a taste of Windy City culture to West Tennessee with their food truck, Bubba's Hot Dogs.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
McKenzie, Huntingdon Lead Carroll County in TCAP Performance
July 21, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2025-26 TCAP assessment dashboard last week, revealing state- and district-level results. The released data reveals that McKenzie and Huntingdon had the highest percentages of students meeting or exceeding state expectations…
Bethel University Names Dr. Joe Hames as Permanent Provost
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Bethel University announced Monday that Dr. Joseph R. Hames has been named University Provost. Hames, who has served as interim provost since 2025, becomes the first person to hold the position permanently in the University's 184-year history. The appointment…
Wilson Receives UT Martin Business Award
July 15, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn. — Gleason native Sophie Wilson recently received the Horace and Sara Dunagan Chair of Excellence Rising Leader Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin's College of Business and Global Affairs, now called the College of Business. She also received UT…
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Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Hawaiian-Themed Back to School Blitz
July 22, 2026
McKENZIE (July 22) — Hometown Health Clinic hosted a Hawaiian-themed Back to School Blitz event Wednesday at its McKenzie pediatrics location.
Rotary Club of McKenzie Hears Urgent Call To Action in Fight Against Local Hunger
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 14) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie received a sobering yet hopeful update on the state of food insecurity in the region during their meeting on July 14, as Donna Vick, donor relations manager for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, issued a direct call for community involvement.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Latest Home in McKenzie
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 19) — The atmosphere was one of palpable joy on Walnut Street as the Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County held a dedication ceremony for its newest home, officially welcoming JayAnn Johnson as its owner.
Carroll County Library Celebrates Successful "Unearth a Story" Summer Finale
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 17) — The Carroll County Library wrapped up its two-month-long summer program with a jubilant finale on Friday. The finale included face-painting, scavenger hunts and even a visit from the library's resident dinosaur friends. Most important of all, the finale…
Carroll County Fair Releases 2026 Schedule
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The 2026 Carroll County Fair is just weeks away, beginning on Saturday, August 8. This year's fair appears to be bigger and better than ever, with two days of pageants, four carnival days, two days of Predator Monster Truck rides, a Lawn Mower Rodeo, Hub City…
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Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
Can McKenzie Make Another Run at the TSSAA Class 1A State Championship Game?
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
Bethel Hosts Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (July 11-13) — Bethel University hosted the annual Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp Saturday through Monday. Malang Jarju, head coach of the Bethel men's soccer team, runs the camp with his fellow Wildcat coaches and players.
Lil Rebs Soccer Camp Develops Young Talent
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE (July 13-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel and Lady Rebel soccer teams and Head Coach Karlene Ellis hosted the Lil Rebs Soccer Camp from Monday through Wednesday, drawing 25 kids ages 4-10.
Huntingdon Coaches Talk Football at Historical Society
July 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — Featured speakers at this month's meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society on Wednesday morning were former Huntingdon High School football assistant coach Jimmy Pritchard and current Head Coach Eric Swenson.
Edlins Win Gold at Tennessee Senior Olympics
July 14, 2026
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (June 19–22) — Building on their 2025 national appearance, Chris and Charleace Edlin continued their athletic success at the 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics this June, collectively earning seven gold medals.
Ultramarathon Runners Pass Through Weakley, Carroll County
July 14, 2026
Scores of ultramarathon runners crossed through Weakley and Carroll counties as part of the Last Annual Vol State Road Race.
Wildcats to Open 2026 Football Schedule Against West Tennessee Neighbor
July 14, 2026
The Bethel University Wildcats open their 2026 season at home against close neighbor Lane College on August 29.
MHS Hosts Volleyball Camp
July 14, 2026
The McKenzie High School Volleyball Team is hosting a summer volleyball camp for female students in third to eighth grade.
Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
Can McKenzie Make Another Run at the TSSAA Class 1A State Championship Game?
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
Bethel Hosts Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (July 11-13) — Bethel University hosted the annual Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp Saturday through Monday. Malang Jarju, head coach of the Bethel men's soccer team, runs the camp with his fellow Wildcat coaches and players.
Lil Rebs Soccer Camp Develops Young Talent
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE (July 13-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel and Lady Rebel soccer teams and Head Coach Karlene Ellis hosted the Lil Rebs Soccer Camp from Monday through Wednesday, drawing 25 kids ages 4-10.
Huntingdon Coaches Talk Football at Historical Society
July 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — Featured speakers at this month's meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society on Wednesday morning were former Huntingdon High School football assistant coach Jimmy Pritchard and current Head Coach Eric Swenson.
Edlins Win Gold at Tennessee Senior Olympics
July 14, 2026
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (June 19–22) — Building on their 2025 national appearance, Chris and Charleace Edlin continued their athletic success at the 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics this June, collectively earning seven gold medals.
Ultramarathon Runners Pass Through Weakley, Carroll County
July 14, 2026
Scores of ultramarathon runners crossed through Weakley and Carroll counties as part of the Last Annual Vol State Road Race.
Wildcats to Open 2026 Football Schedule Against West Tennessee Neighbor
July 14, 2026
The Bethel University Wildcats open their 2026 season at home against close neighbor Lane College on August 29.
MHS Hosts Volleyball Camp
July 14, 2026
The McKenzie High School Volleyball Team is hosting a summer volleyball camp for female students in third to eighth grade.
Obituaries
Thomas J. Hamilton
July 23, 2026
PARIS, Tenn. — Thomas J. Hamilton, 93, of Paris, Tenn., died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tenn.
Billy Clayton Williams
July 23, 2026
Mr. Billy Clayton Williams, 72, of McKenzie, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie.
Evelyn Harrison Gilliam
July 23, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Evelyn Harrison Gilliam are Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Interment is at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 5 - 8 p.m and Sunday, 11…
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Back to School Event is on July 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for K-8 grades at Webb School, 938 Walnut Ave W., McKenzie, TN 38201. There will be free clothes, shoes, underclothes, free haircuts, and hairstyles. For more information, call 731-697-5468. More information will follow.
Coming Soon: The New McKenzieBanner.com
July 7, 2026
We're excited to announce that a brand-new McKenzieBanner.com is on the way! Very soon, The McKenzie Banner will unveil a completely redesigned website built to make it easier than ever to stay up-to-date on news and developments in the tri-county area. Whether you're reading on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you'll enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more user-friendly experience.
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp July 20
July 7, 2026
Head Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels host the 2026 Youth Football Camp on Monday, July 20 at the MHS Indoor Practice Facility from 6-8 p.m.
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Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Marriage Licenses
July 21, 2026
Aden Ray Koelling, 22, of McKenzie, to Hailey Danielle Hixson, 24, of McKenzie.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 15.
Property Transfers
July 21, 2026
David Joseph Gedemer to The Ashley Harwell Smith GST-Exempt Trust in District 6.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 21, 2026
Seized License Plate — The registration plate on a vehicle was seized by McKenzie Police on July 17.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
July 21, 2026
Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine, Driving on Suspended License — On July 10, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted criminal interdiction on Highway 77 when he observed a white Chevrolet Silverado whose driver appeared to shield his face in an apparent attempt to avoid being identified. After pulling behind the vehicle, Deputy McClure observed it fail to maintain its lane and initiated a traffic stop.
Huntingdon Beer Board, Council to Meet Tuesday, July 28
July 24, 2026
A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to order. B. Approval of council minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Marriage Licenses
July 21, 2026
Aden Ray Koelling, 22, of McKenzie, to Hailey Danielle Hixson, 24, of McKenzie.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
July 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 15.
Property Transfers
July 21, 2026
David Joseph Gedemer to The Ashley Harwell Smith GST-Exempt Trust in District 6.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 21, 2026
Seized License Plate — The registration plate on a vehicle was seized by McKenzie Police on July 17.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
July 21, 2026
Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine, Driving on Suspended License — On July 10, Deputy Dustin McClure conducted criminal interdiction on Highway 77 when he observed a white Chevrolet Silverado whose driver appeared to shield his face in an apparent attempt to avoid being identified. After pulling behind the vehicle, Deputy McClure observed it fail to maintain its lane and initiated a traffic stop.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 14, 2026
Vandalism — A North Stonewall resident reported vandalism to her kitchen sink and cabinets on June 29.
Marriage Licenses
July 14, 2026
Recent Carroll County marriage licenses.
Property Transfers
July 14, 2026
Recent Carroll County property transfers.
Carroll County Sheriff's Reports
July 14, 2026
Recent incident reports from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
