The Banner: Tri-County News from Carroll, Henry & Weakley

The Banner: Tri-County News from Carroll, Henry & Weakley Northwest Tennessee newspaper located in McKenzie that covers Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties. Producing quality products since 1870.

As the largest newspaper in Carroll County, we are one of the few remaining locally, family owned newspapers in Tennessee. When people say they saw it in the newspaper, they mean The McKenzie Banner.

Living at Lakeside News✍️ Sheila WillisRead Willis' letter about all the games and events Lakeside residents participate...
10/05/2025

Living at Lakeside News

✍️ Sheila Willis

Read Willis' letter about all the games and events Lakeside residents participated in during the month of September 🔽

📸 Submitted photo

WCES Celebrates Weeks 3-4 SOAR RecipientsATWOOD (September 23) — West Carroll Elementary School has recognized outstandi...
10/05/2025

WCES Celebrates Weeks 3-4 SOAR Recipients

ATWOOD (September 23) — West Carroll Elementary School has recognized outstanding student achievement through its SOAR Awards program, honoring students who exemplify the school’s core values of safety, ownership, achievement and respect for weeks three and four.

Recipients were Gage Tolley, Oakley Lents and Brooklynn Hilliard.

Continue reading about these students' accomplishments in the classroom 🔽

📸 Photo submitted

Carroll County bands excelled at the Huntingdon Marching Invitational preliminary competition!McKenzie High School swept...
10/04/2025

Carroll County bands excelled at the Huntingdon Marching Invitational preliminary competition!
McKenzie High School swept Class A(band, percussion, color guard and drum major.
In Class AA, West Carroll Special School District earned first in band, percussion and drum major and second in color guard. The Marching War Eagles also won the People's Choice Award based on fan donations!
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District, also in AA, won first place color guard and second place band and drum major.
The McKenzie Marching Rebels were among ten to advance to finals competition tonight. They perform at 6:06 pm.
Congrats to all of the Carroll County bands and good luck tonight Rebels!

⛳️ District 14A Golf Tournament: Lady Rebels Dominate for Team, Individual Titles✍️ Brad Sambrad@mckenziebanner.comSHARO...
10/04/2025

⛳️ District 14A Golf Tournament: Lady Rebels Dominate for Team, Individual Titles

✍️ Brad Sam
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SHARON (September 22) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels are the District 14A champions after a dominant performance in the district tournament held at Persimmon Hills Golf Course Monday, led by individual district champion Charli Weatherford.

With seven teams competing, McKenzie defeated runner-up Union City by 43 strokes and third-place Westview by 53.

Weatherford claimed the individual title with a score of 71, including a 33 on the back nine.

Continue reading about last week's tournament 🔽
Photos: MHS Lady Rebels Golf Team, Charli Weatherford

10/04/2025

The Bethel University Renaissance Regiment performs in exhibition at the Huntingdon Marching Invitational, hosted by the Huntingdon High School Marching Mustangs. Judges are currently compiling preliminary results. Ten of the 19 competing bands will advance to finals competition tonight.

⛳️ District 14A Golf Tournament: Rebels Claim Team, Individual Titles✍️ Brad Sambrad@mckenziebanner.comSHARON (September...
10/04/2025

⛳️ District 14A Golf Tournament: Rebels Claim Team, Individual Titles

✍️ Brad Sam
[email protected]

SHARON (September 22) — The McKenzie High School Rebels are the District 14A champions after a strong performance in the district tournament held at Persimmon Hills Golf Course Monday, led by individual district champion Nolan Fawcett.

With 13 teams competing, McKenzie defeated runner-up Westview by seven strokes and third-place Union City by 12.

Fawcett claimed the individual title with a score of 71.

Continue reading about last week's tournament 🔽

Photos: MHS Golf Team, Nolan Fawcett

McKenzie's newest business opened today!Silly Goose is a children's boutique located at 2384 Cedar Street.Owners Zeke an...
10/04/2025

McKenzie's newest business opened today!
Silly Goose is a children's boutique located at 2384 Cedar Street.
Owners Zeke and Kaitlyn Henderson of Gleason hosted a grand opening today, with a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Silly Goose is open Wednesday through Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3.

West Carroll: Powder Puff Football Game Raises Senior Class FundsATWOOD (September 20) — Homecoming week at West Carroll...
10/04/2025

West Carroll: Powder Puff Football Game Raises Senior Class Funds

ATWOOD (September 20) — Homecoming week at West Carroll Junior/Senior High School began with an exciting game of powder puff football. Seniors organized the event, which brought students together for friendly competition and community spirit while raising money for the Class of 2026 Project Graduation.

Photographed: The freshman team were the overall winners. Also pictured are the powder puff cheerleaders. Photos submitted.

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1950-60s McKenzie High Alumni Reunion is Huge Success✍️ Courtesy of McKenzie High School Alumni Association McKENZIE (Se...
10/04/2025

1950-60s McKenzie High Alumni Reunion is Huge Success
✍️ Courtesy of McKenzie High School Alumni Association

McKENZIE (September 20) — 45 graduates of McKenzie High School from the 1950s and 1960s gathered for a casual reunion at the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in downtown McKenzie Saturday morning as part of the McKenzie High School Alumni Association Decades Reunion weekend.

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10/04/2025

Final score in Collinwood: McKenzie High School Rebels 55, Trojans 6

10/04/2025

McKenzie High School 55, Collinwood 6, 4Q 4:42. Jayden Callis has 300 rushing yards (unofficial stats)

10/04/2025

McKenzie High School is pouring it on at Collinwood. 48-6 halfway through the third. GO BIG RED!

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As the largest newspaper in Carroll County, it's a wise choice for readers and advertisers alike. We are one of the few remaining locally, family owned newspapers in Tennessee. Producing quality products since 1870. When people say they saw it in the newspaper, they mean The McKenzie Banner.