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

GLEASON (January 16) — Gleason Police Chief Marcus Hopper confirmed two people were arrested Tuesday night, after leading police on a high-speed chase through the town of Gleason. 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

McKENZIE — McKenzie Fire/Rescue Department responded to the residence of Edward Arnold, 995 Cherrywood on Friday, January 19 at 10:14 a.m. more

McKENZIE (January 22) — It has been nine days of winter weather and there is a lot to unpack. From using six school snow days, to house fires, traffic accidents and 34 lives lost in the state, it has been a rough week. more

PARIS (January 21) — On Sunday at approximately 6:17 p.m. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an aircraft accident on Highway 69 north. Upon arrival, deputies located a small aircraft flipped upside down in the grassy area between the highway and the end of the runway at The Henry County Airport. more

McKENZIE (January 22) — A 2011 Kia Sorento was completed destroyed by fire on Monday, January 22 at 7:57 a.m. more

McKENZIE (January 17) — On Wednesday, Stacy Myers of 101 Springdale Lane in the Henry County portion of McKenzie was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of schedule II controlled substance with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. more

GREENFIELD (January 21) — On Saturday, January 20, the Greenfield Police Department and Weakley County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in the city limits regarding a deceased female located inside a residence. The deceased, Krista Davis, was found lying on the kitchen floor with severe trauma wounds to her face and chest. more

McKENZIE (January 9) — The Carroll County Airport Board Tuesday at the Carroll County Airport. The meeting served as a follow-up to several agenda items that were initially discussed on December 4 but needed action ahead of upcoming deadlines and needs. more

Daddy didn’t cook. Ever! He farmed a mite and drove a truck for a living. He was always working. Maybe he didn’t have time to take up the culinary arts. But more probably, he left it up to Mother because it was easier for him and she was way much better at it than he was. more

The recent clash of winter is some of the worst in my memory. With arctic blasts and subzero windchills, these temperatures aren’t for everyone. The snow and ice only compounded the headache. Then you have to add the fact that almost every school in the state hasn’t had school in over a week. more

Nearly $18 million in grants Program helps communities prepare industrial sites for business investment TNECD has awarded nearly 175 Site Development Grants across Tennessee … more

CARROLL COUNTY, TENN. (January 18, 2024) - Public schools in Carroll County, Tenn. are closed on January 18 and 19, 2024 because of icy road conditions following a stormstorm on Monday, January … more

  JACKSON, TENN. - JANUARY 17, 2024 - “LIFELINE Blood Services has ONE day’s worth of blood supply in inventory. Can you donate and help LIFELINE serve the patients of West … more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding consumers not to eat any of the recently recalled Quaker Oats products. The Quaker Oats Company has announced an … more

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

HUNTINGDON (January 8) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday, January 8 with a light agenda. Renee Meyers, Carroll County’s Veterans Service Officer spoke to the Commission about the Carroll County Veterans Coalition. Myers stated that she was soliciting money from the legislative body but wanted buy-in and support for the organization. Coalition’s mission is to reduce isolation and increase mental health support for veterans and their families in Carroll County. more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 School Letter Grades to provide a provide a snapshot of how each school in the state is doing in meeting the state’s expectations for learning, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools. more