As I write this it has been forty days. The Constitution is in shreds as thousands of people have been illegally fired by a man who was not elected. more

McKENZIE (March 5) - On Wednesday morning, McKenzie Police and Fire responding to a single vehicle accident on Cedar Street in front of Nantucket Cove. The vehicle, a red Buick Encore, left the roadway and traveled down the embankment into a muddy stream. MPD Sergeant Kyle Beauchamp arrived on scene and helped the driver up the enbankment and into the ambulance where he was transported to Baptist-Carroll County hospital to be evaluated. D&D Wrecker Service removed the vehicle from the ditch and off the roadway. more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee legislators have introduced companion bills to remove all references to the World Health Organization (WHO) from state law, designating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the primary authority for public health emergencies. more

The Carroll County Commission meets March 10 at 7 p.m. with the following items are on the agenda: more

McKENZIE — Bethel University’s campus is expanding with a new 1,058-seat chapel. more

HUNTINGDON (February 27) — The Carroll County Electric Board met on February 27, 2025, to approve policy changes, financial allocations, and updates on infrastructure projects, including substation development and radio system upgrades. more

PARIS (March 3) — A Henry County woman has died as a result of injuries she sustained after being struck by a van on Monday morning. The victim was crossing the road at the marked and lighted crosswalk located on the south end of Hospital Circle near West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (formerly Henry County Medical Center). more

HUNTINGDON (February 25) — The Town of Huntington Mayor and Council received a report of a comprehensive plan for improvement of street paving throughout the city. more

McKENZIE (March 2025) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus. Last week, construction began on the new complex. more

HUNTINGDON (February 28) — Friday, February 28, marked the deadline for Carroll County property tax payments. To avoid a penalty, residents had to pay by the end of the day. more

HUNTINGDON (February 19) — Huntingdon Board of Education approved approximately $664,000 for improvements to the high school baseball, softball and football complexes during the February 19 meeting. more

McKENZIE (March 3) — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a Wind Advisory for Benton, Carroll, and Henry Counties, effective from 6 am CST Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to 6 pm CST Wednesday, March 5, 2025. ​ more

Carroll County residents now have access to a self-service Driver’s License Kiosk, providing a convenient option for renewing licenses without visiting a full-service Driver Services Center. The kiosk is located at the Carroll County Office Complex, 625 High Street, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344. more

It was a great week for Huntingdon High School basketball as the Mustangs won the district tournament and their opening round region game, and the Fillies opened region play with a win. more

Just as I was about to turn sixty years old, I was diagnosed with cancer. My subsequent surgery and treatment allowed me to live a healthy life since then. For that, I'm grateful to the Father above for his grace and mercy. more

TENNESSEE (March 3)— Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 5.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.629 per gallon. more

Lifeline Blood  Services of Jackson, Tenn. Bloodmobile  Collection Days and  Locations March 2025 TN National Guard- Huntingdon 3/1/2025 12:00p- 4:00p Bradford High … more

In This Week's Edition The McKenzie Banner pays tribute to Black residents who have made a difference in the area. This edition features interviews from William "Junior" Milam, Sharon Oglesby, Willie Oglesby Jr., Tara Tansil-Gentry, Daisy Nolen Dudley, James Hunt, Charlie Scates, Kim Bell Webb, John D. Williams, Ike Gilbert, and Karlene Brown. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) recently introduced, H.R.1480, the Rural Health Innovation Act in the House of Representatives. more

NASHVILLE — The recent heavy rains and winter weather have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already enacted its statewide effort using all available resources, including contractors, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. more