HUNTINGDON (October 3) — An inclusion park with playground equipment for those with physical limitations, is one step closer following the groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at the Sesquicentennial Park, across from the Carroll County Civic Center. more

On September 2, the members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 met for their sixty-third reunion. more

HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Twenty marching bands competed at Paul Ward Stadium in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. more

McKENZIE (SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) — On Friday, Tri-County Publishing, Inc. (TCP) dba The McKenzie Banner started a new chapter in its history of operation, ownership of the newspaper and printing company transferred from Joel and Teresa Washburn to their daughter, Brittany M. Martin, and son-in-law, Jason R. Martin at the law offices of Washburn and Hutcherson in Dresden, Tenn. more

It’s time for Shavonya’s Third Annual Fashion Show with live entertainment, vendors, door prizes, and food trucks. Garments designed by Shavonya Porter with two special guests. The event is on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Mustang Drive (Fairgrounds Rd), Huntingdon, TN 38344. Vendors open at noon and the fashion show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 admission at the door. Kids 5 and under admission is free. For more information, contact Shavonya Porter 731-207-2479. more

Friday, September 8, 2023, was a great day for the annual Dr. Jerry Atkins Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble. With blue skies and a light breeze the weather was perfect for a golf game. Eleven teams enjoyed a day of golf with all the proceeds going to Habitat. Upon arrival the participants were checked in, given a goodie bag, and received a meal from Chick-fil-A. A little before noon Michelle Sanders welcomed the participants and Mrs. Paula Atkins thanked everyone for coming. Drawings were held for sleeves of golf balls for door prizes. Before the participants left to go to their beginning holes, Brooks Jackson, youth minister at the Huntingdon church of Christ, prayed for the players and the work of Habitat. more

HUNTINGDON (September 23) — The 30th annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival was the best attended ever, according to festival organizers. Perfect weather and outstanding music talent highlighted the annual festival on the court square in Huntingdon. more

Christian Family Medicine is relocating to its new walk-in Urgent Care Clinic to 15015 Highland Drive, McKenzie, Tenn. The clinic opens Monday, October 2, 2023 and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday serving the Carroll, Henry, and Weakley communities. more

It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon. more

McKenzie (September 15) — McKenzie Fire and Rescue Department donated a 1988 Pierce pumper truck to the Carroll County Fire Department on Friday, September 15. more

McKenzie City Florist and More held its grand reopening on Friday, September 15. The business relocated to Broadway Street, next to McKenzie Memorial Library. more

Bethel University along with the Carroll County Government and the Town of Huntingdon agreed to enter into an education partnership. In this agreement, Bethel University will extend a reduced tuition rate to both governments’ employees enrolling in Bethel’s on-line degree programs. This would include undergraduate degrees, graduate criminal justice tuition, and graduate business tuition. Bethel is also extending the benefit of a waived application fee to the employees applying to any of these programs. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — Congressman David Kustoff visited The McKenzie Banner along with other areas of Carroll County on Friday to talk about issues in Washington. more

HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fund-raising event was held Saturday after a three-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. The scaled-down event was a good start to reinvigorate the event that once raised significant funds for the eradication of cancer. more

McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Rotary Club’s program on Tuesday was present by Kasey Muench, executive director of Northwest Tennessee Tourism. more

McKENZIE (September 8) — In memory of the first responders following the terrorist attacks on September 11 (9-11) in 2001, Cash Express honors local first responders with donations of cakes to the related emergency departments. more

HUNTINGDON (August 30, 2023) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has added two medical practitioners. more

GLEASON — Beautiful weather, lots of community involvement, and a half-century of memories marked the 50th annual Tater Town Special in Gleason, hosted by the Gleason Gazelles. more

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1983 gathered the weekend of August 25-26 for their first class reunion in 20 years. The class graduated 108 members 40 years ago. 38 classmates attended … more

McKENZIE (August 22) — The McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed its newest member Drew Beeler into the organization. As part of the club’s weekly programs, Beeler was invited to speak about his developing businesses, Hometown Hangout, McKenzie Nutrition and Rolling Snow. Towards the end of the meeting, Beeler was asked by Rotarians to join the club. Beeler accepted the invitation. more