We didn’t go to the movies in 1955. We went to the picture show. ’Course, that was if we could rustle up 15 cents apiece and Daddy didn’t need us for the afternoon. We’d make a beeline for the old Park Theatre. It was only a little over a mile to town. We ran most all the way…about as excited as we could get. more

TENNESSEE — Early voting in Tennessee starts October 16. In Carroll County, voting at the Election Commission Office is 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. during the period of October 16 to October 31. After the early voting period, the election day is November 5 at the respective local precincts. more

Thirteen travelers chose a fall break option a little more fulfilling than “chilling” as they spent their week away from classrooms in Guatemala. October 2-7. They poked, prodded, painted … more

CARROLL COUNTY — The county of Carroll is seeking a full-time emergency management director. The position is vacant with last month's retirement of Janice Newman. Thje director is responsible … more

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 41st Annual Membership Banquet on Monday, October, 28, 2024, at the Carroll County Civic Center. The evening begins at 6:15 … more

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., on Tuesday, October. 15, 2024, at Carroll County Health Department, 633 High Street in Huntingdon, participating in the statewide 2024 Fight Flu prevention effort. more

This week's edition of The Banner is bursting with local stories. Here are a few headlines that didn't make the email newsletter...  Over 300 MES Students Walk-to-School, Page 4; McKenzie School Board Mulls Numerous Projects, Page 2; County Commission Meets Monday, Page 6; McKenzie City Council Meets Thursday, Page 6; Cats Remain Undefeated With Win Over Cumberlands, Page 8; MES Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced, Page 9; Lady Rebels Cruise in Regular Season Soccer Finale, Page 13; Road Win Seals McKenzie Middle’s Undefeated Season, Page 13; MMS Celebrates Walk to School Day, Page 14; TCAT, MHS Collect Water For Helene Victims, Page 14; Rotary District Governor Visits McKenzie, Page 14; Buchanan Family Loses Everything in House Fire, Page 2;  Mama T's What's Cookin' Recipes, Page 6;  Paris and Henry County Healthcare to Host Eighth Annual Casino Night, Page 4; Henry County to Hold Diabetes Workshop, Page 4; McKenzie Class of 2004 Holds 20-Year Reunion, Page 9; Tennessee Guard Continues Supporting Helene Recovery, Page 9; Bethel University Presents ‘Christmas with Renaissance’, Page 9; Huntingdon High School Hosts Annual Marching Invitational, Page 14; Bass Cats Finish Third in Texas Event, Page 8; McCulley Named Interim Director Of Athletics at Bethel University, Page 8; Congressman Kustoff Secures $745,000 For the University of Tennessee at Martin, Page 8; +  McKenzie City-Wide Yard Sales Happening this Weekend; +   November Election Sample Ballot; +   Public Notices and Police Reports; +   Obituaries; +   Calendar of Events; There's something for everyone in the newspaper, start reading today for as little as $4.      more

The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. The agenda consists of one time, the discussion / approval of a Sourcewell bid for turnout gear for the McKenzie Fire Department. more

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. more

ATWOOD (October 3) — West Carroll Junior Senior High School is adding a set of four culinary room learning tables following the approval by school board members of a bid by JC Educational. more

BUCHANAN (September 30) — A Buchanan family is homeless after a fire destroyed their home early Monday morning. Thankfully, no one was injured in the blaze, but their home is a total loss. more

McKENZIE (October 1) — New safety alert systems, floor repairs at the gymnasiums at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie Elementary School, painting at MES, a new roof, new windows and doors at McKenzie High School, and repair of the intercom system at McKenzie Middle School were all discussed as significant projects needed at McKenzie Special School District. more

ERWIN, Tenn. (October 7) — Brandy Baumgardner arrived in Unicoi County last Wednesday afternoon, deployed with the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team (TNDMHST) to assist with recovery after Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolinas and Tennessee on September 26-27. more

The M-Club selected the five beautiful young ladies and the football team and cheerleaders chose the queen. Prior to their appearance at mid-field, they were driven around by Steven Berryman in his convertible. more

McKENZIE (October 4) — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, kicked off Manufacturing Week on Friday, October 4 with a breakfast for industrial leaders at Bethel University. more

McKENZIE — Kelly Spivey, principal of McKenzie High School and athletic director, has been selected as the A.F. Bridges Athletic Director of the Year for Athletic District 7, TSSAA. more

McKENZIE (October 4) — Months of planning, hard work and cooperation paid off Friday as the McKenzie High School Alumni Association hosted its first Decades Reunion. more

We should’ve never met. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) recently helped secure a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Capacity Building Grant for Non-land-grant Colleges of Agriculture worth $745,000 for the University of Tennessee at Martin. more

Photo gallery from the 2024 McKenzie High School Homecoming Parade on October 4, 2024 more