Jerry D. Weatherford
June 22, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Jerry D. Weatherford are on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …
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Carroll County Juneteenth Celebration Focuses on Unity
June 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 20) — The Carroll County Juneteenth Celebration was Saturday at the Carroll County Civic Center Exhibit Building. The all-day event began with a mid-morning parade through downtown and ended with a dance at the civic center. In between, there was great food, fun activities, vendors and plenty of fellowship.
McKenzie Memorial Library Summer Readers Get Crafty
June 22, 2026
McKENZIE (June 18, 20) — McKenzie Memorial Library's summer readers got crafty last week for two events, continuing the summer program's dinosaur-themed "Unearth a Story."
Jerry Nance
June 22, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Jerry Nance, 81, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Jerry was born July 13, 1944, in McLemoresville to the late …
William "Mr. Billy" Smith
June 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mr. William L. “Mr. Billy” Smith, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday June 19, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family. Funeral services were on Sunday, June 21, 2026, …
Carol Pinson
June 21, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Mrs. Carol Pinson, 79, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, June 22, 2026, at …
Shooting Hunger Draws Over 200
June 19, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 19) — Shooting Hunger hosted its annual West Tennessee event, a Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Friday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park. The event drew over 200 participants.
McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hosts Annual Banquet
June 19, 2026
McKENZIE (June 16) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its annual banquet Tuesday at Bethel University's Vera Low Center.
Linda L. Phillips
June 18, 2026
GLEASON, Tenn. — The family of Linda L. Phillips, age 69, announces her death on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Gleason, Tennessee. As requested by Linda, no funeral or memorial services will be …
Juneteenth is Friday
June 16, 2026
Juneteenth National Independence Day is this Friday, June 19. This marks the fifth year the United States will recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Hunker Down With Kes: What A Friend We Have In Miss Floy
June 16, 2026
I believe with all my heart this story today is universal.
WestStar Announces WestTeach Class of 2026
June 16, 2026
MARTIN — The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program announced its WestTeach Class of 2026, the eighth cohort of the WestTeach program.
Editor’s Sideline: A Memorial on Father’s Day
June 16, 2026
From my office window in downtown McKenzie, I can see the Stars and Stripes flying over a memorial dedicated to veterans who lost their lives in America’s conflicts.
Gleason's Tater Week Takes Shape
June 16, 2026
GLEASON — The City of Gleason's annual Tater Week has begun to take shape, with the 2026 Tater Town Special scheduled for August 31–September 5.
Letter to the Editor: A Million Here, or There
June 16, 2026
“A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money,” a quote often attributed to Senator Everett Dirksen, R-Ill.
Turf Replacement Begins at Bethel’s Walter Butler Stadium
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 15) — Bethel University’s Walter Butler Stadium is getting new turf this summer. Crews began removal of the old turf Monday, which is expected to take several days. Officials told The Banner that the replacement project would continue as weather allows, and that the field must be ready by July 15 for the return of football players for preseason activities.
Brenda Brown to Tell About Natchez Trace State Forest
June 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Brenda Brown is Huntingdon Historical Society's June storyteller, presenting on the Round Top in the Natchez Trace State Forest.
Local Travelers Experience the Magic of Japan
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE — Imagine standing beneath a golden temple, sharing stories with Japanese university students, sipping matcha during a centuries-old tea ceremony, or seeing the world’s largest city beneath you from hundreds of feet in the air.
Local Coalition Combats Hunger Through Rotary Peace Project
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 13) — Four hundred local residents received hot, nutritious meals on Saturday, June 13, as the McKenzie Rotary Club, the Webb Alumni Association, and a coalition of local partner churches hosted a successful Free Community Feeding event.
Nelson Summer Basketball Camps: Over Two Decades of Cultivating Young Players
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 15) — For just over two decades, Bethel University Lady Wildcat Basketball Head Coach Chris Nelson has spent part of each summer cultivating young players with help from his players and staff in a series of three-day camps.
