Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Microwave) 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup butter 3 cups oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract more

Dixie Carter, a native of McLemoresville and a 1957 graduate of Huntingdon High School is the namesake for the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon. more

MURFREESBORO (January 20) — Chloe Mitchell, 16, daughter of Janet Mitchell of Huntingdon, earned fourth maid in the Tennessee Fairest of the Fair contest on Saturday, January 20 in Murfreesboro. She is a student at Huntingdon High School, where she runs Cross County and is a member of HOSA more

HUNTINGDON — Billy Dillahunty, 90, a former automobile dealer and Huntingdon councilman died Sunday, January 14 at Harmony Hill Assisted Living. more

GLEASON — Harriet Wilson celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, January 21. She was presented with a proclamation by Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson during the celebration at the Gleason First United Methodist Church. more

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) announced the winners of the 2023, 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Dr. Jay Phipps claimed the #2 spot. According to PPN, one of the reasons Dr. Phipps was selected was his role as the immediate past president of the Tennessee Pharmacist Association’s major Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform. more

McKenzie High School released the names of the five candidates for Homecoming queen and the court. more

HUNTINGDON — Two state representatives and a state senator are the featured speakers at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Capitol Talk. more

McKENZIE (January 11) — McKenzie Industrial Development Board of Directors welcomed three new members and elected its executive officers during the January 11 meeting at The RailYard. more

HUNTINGDON (January 17) — The contract of Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, was extended by unanimous vote by the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on January 17. Dr. Kee’s contract now extends to June 30, 2026, after the one-year extension. more

The Banner salutes everyone who braved the cold, icy, and dangerous conditions to assist and serve. more

NASHVILLE (January 15) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.89 per gallon. more

PARIS (January 15) — Henry County Medical Center Home Health was recently honored as a national best practice agency by WellSky for the year 2023. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional commitment to excellence in patient care demonstrated by their dedicated team. more

NASHVILLE (January 10) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a bill updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of AI. more

McKENZIE (January 10) — The Inglenook Book Club held its first meeting of the New Year 2024, on January 10, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community with 20 members in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all. Happy Birthday was sang by all to our January birthday gal, Gayron Lyles. President Mack thanked the hostesses, Peggy Chappell and Suzanne Howell for the delicious warm apple cobbler, ice cream, assorted Chex/nut medley and beverages that was served. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement regarding constituent services for the Eighth Congressional District: more

All A’s 8th Grade 8th Grade Braylin Auvenshine, Ethan Bradberry, Kynadie Brown, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Molly Drewry, Ethan High, Alex Hughes, Aurora Johnson, Rakelle Oliver, Cayden Ownby, Stephanie Padilla, Jaycee Stafford, Sophie Taylor, Egan Woodruff more

The McKenzie Rotary had an eventful meeting on Tuesday, January 9. The club inducted another new member, LaShonda Williams, and hosted Paris Mayor Kathy Ray and artist Dan Knowles. more

McKENZIE (January 12) — Robye Lindsey celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday, January 12. The resident of Lakeside Senior Living Community was surprised with a proclamation by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and a special visit by her sons, Keith and Tim. more

McKENZIE (January 8) — McKenzie Alumni Association continued to honor its fellow alumni during the basketball contest between the McKenzie Rebels and the Henry County Patriots. more