HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Clerk’s office now offers two versions of Tennessee disabled driver license plates, with or without “IN GOD WE TRUST” appearing below the plate number. Carroll County Clerk Darlene Kirk said if an individual would like the plate all they have to do is someone in her office for that type of plate. more

McKENZIE — An open house for the public was Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. Several area residents visited during the open house to see the indoor practice facility. more

HUNTINGDON (September 28) — Rain dampened but did not cancel the 31st Annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival. Rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated portions of East Tennessee and dropped about four inches of rain in northwest Tennessee. more

Recently, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) recognized The McKenzie Banner as a Centennial Business. Tennessee is recognizing companies that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State. more

OOPS! Page 4 of the September 24 edition is from September 3, 2024. I don’t think this has happened in more than a decade, but we are human, just like everyone else and we all make mistakes from time to time. To rectify the situation, we have made the e-edition free this week, it includes the correct page 4, click here to read the September 24 Edition now. We hope you will join us in laughing off this error and moving forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding. more

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 15) — Three world-class athletes from McKenzie will compete in Wollongong, Australia next year after qualifying in Atlantic City in the USA Triathlon National Championship. more

McKENZIE (September 21) — A Milan man is recovering from his injuries after the tractor-trailer he was driving veered off the five-lane highway, across opposing traffic lanes and came to rest on the roadside embankment just south of McKenzie near Enon Baptist Church. The truck indicated it was operated by Hanks Farms. more

PARIS — Two Paris residents–described by local law enforcement as major players in local Fentanyl trafficking were arrested on various drug charges. more

A black bear is traversing Henry County and was photographed by AirEvac team at the Henry County Airport. more

TREZEVANT — The second of two segments of the new highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood is advancing with roadbed construction underway on opposite ends of¨ U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant. more

McKENZIE (September 12) — The McKenzie City Council approved a bid of $77,140 to resurface Eastwood Drive in McKenzie. Eastwood Dr., which runs adjacent to Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie and connects to Hwy 79 and Hwy 423, will be resurfaced by Martin Paving Company of Medina. The only other bid submitted was by Arrow Paving in Lexington of Lexington at $80,000. more

I, Jessie Lee Townes, Sr. would like to take this opportunity to formally announce my candidacy for re-election to the McKenzie City Council. I have represented my hometown of the City of McKenzie for the past 12 years and have served as Vice-Mayor for the past 5 years. more

PARIS (September 13) — Due to the passing of West Tennessee Healthcare President and CEO, James “JR” Ross, the previously scheduled ribbon cutting ceremony for September 19 has been rescheduled to November 7. more

McKENZIE (September 11) — Construction has begun at the Carroll County Airport for the air medical base service known as Hospital Wing. During the August 2024 meeting of the Carroll County Commission, a lease between Carroll County and Med-Trans Corporation was ratified with Med-Trans stating construction would begin immediately. more

NASHVILLE — In a special celebration at their annual event, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) honored Rep. Brock Martin, D.C. and Dr. Krista Martin of Huntingdon with their highest recognition, 2024 Conference Honorees. more

McKENZIE (September 3) — The McKenzie Special School District’s Board of Education discussed significant upgrades and repairs at each of the three campuses during its September 3 meeting. more

ATWOOD (September 5) — Long-time school secretary Lissie Robinson retired from the West Carroll Special School district and was honored during Thursday night’s September board meeting. more

McKENZIE — An open house for the public is Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. more

HUNTINGDON — Mr. Ray Smith of Huntingdon, died at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 95. more

McKENZIE (August 30-September 2) — The Webb Alumni Association celebrated its 55th Homecoming over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events at the historic school. more