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Pictured (L to R) Front Row: Hunter Herrin, Morgan Bromley, Zach Renfro, Amanda Oakley, Beth Mathis, Courtney Kee and LaShonda Williams, chairman of the school board. Back Row: Dr. Justin Barden, director of schools and board members Bobby Young, Spiros Roditis, Karen Fowler and George Cassidy.

Six McKenzie Teachers Honored for Achievement

Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching. more

10/10/23

School Safety, Building Updates Continue At McKenzie Schools

McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 10/10/23

MHS 1960 CLASS REUNION — Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 held their reunion on September 2 at the Hometown Hangout in McKenzie. (L to R) Front Row: Patsy Burrow, Delores (Thomas) Burke, Glenda (Wallace) Snider, Marilyn (Rich) Vinson, Joan (Bush) Robertson, Larry Ridley and Peggy (Reaves) Coleman. Back Row: Gladys (Hastings) Patterson, Annette (Sasser) Swartzlander, Sarah (Mebane) Brown, Sue (McCuller) Ray, Karen (Webb) Camp and Dennis Coleman. Not Pictured: Jeanette (Bush) Jones.

1960 MHS Class Holds Reunion

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

10/3/23

McKenzie Alumni Association Spotlights Alumni at Recent Events

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has spotlighted alumni at recent local events. One of the goals of the organization is to salute MHS graduates in various ways, with more activities being planned. more

10/3/23

McKenzie Band presented a field show entitled Music of the Night.

McKenzie, West Carroll Earn Top Band Honors

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

10/3/23

Candidates for the 2023 MHS Homecoming Queen (L to R): Brett Toombs, Allie Mansfield, Jackelyn Padilla, Belle O’Brien and Parker Lyons. The coronation ceremony is Friday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. at Rebel Stadium.

McKenzie High Celebrates Homecoming This Week

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School is celebrating Homecoming 2023 this week. Friday includes a parade, a community pep rally, introduction of the Homecoming Court and the coronation of the queen, plus the Homecoming game featuring the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish. more

10/3/23

A look inside the nearly completed indoor practice facility at McKenzie High School.

MHS Indoor Sports Facility Nears Completion

McKENZIE — The new 33,710 square-foot facility, multi-purpose sports practice facility is nearing completion. more

10/3/23

MMS Students Host See You At The Pole

McKENZIE — Students of McKenzie Middle School hosted the See You At The Pole, a religious gathering filled with religious devotions, prayers, and sacred music. more

10/3/23

Pictured are Gracelyn Eaves, standing, along with Bethel student Mercedes Wright and a technician with Red Cross.

Bethel Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

McKENZIE — Bethel University held a blood drive on the McKenzie campus and exceeded its goal in blood donations. more

9/26/23

Huntingdon Band Hosts Marching Competition

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon Marching Band is hosting its annual marching invitational at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. more

9/26/23

McKenzie School Board Agenda

McKenzie School Board Agenda for October 3 at 5:30 p.m. McKenzie Elementary School Library. more

9/26/23

Huntingdon Schools Add Medical Clinics On Campus

HUNTINGDON (September 20) — A medical clinic will soon be added to the three campuses of Huntingdon Special School District. During the September 20 meeting of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education, board members approved Huntingdon-based Evans Medical Clinic as the on-site provider of medical services. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/26/23

McKenzie Band Earns First At Marching Competition

McKenzie Marching Rebels competed in the South Gibson Marching Invitational held Saturday. A total of 19 bands competed. McKenzie placed first in Band in Class A competition, third place in field commander, and first place in color guard. more

9/19/23

Gleason Junior High held its 2013 football homecoming on Thursday, September 14. Pictured are the queen and her court. (L to R) Eighth Grade Representative — Emili Tillman; Flower Girl — Fallon Kames; Queen — Addison Aeschbacker; Crown Bearer — Ellison Orr; Seventh Grade Representative — Karlie Wilson; and Sixth Grade Representative — Kinley Baumgartel.

Gleason Junior High Homecoming 2023

Gleason Junior High held its 2013 football homecoming on Thursday, September 14. more

9/19/23

BIG BUDGETING — West Carroll Special School District Superintendent Preston Caldwell presented the WCSSD school board with a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday night, Sept. 7. The newly approved budget includes a 6.25 percent raise for all employees in the district.

West Carroll Approves $10M Budget, 6.25% Salary Increase for All Employees

ATWOOD (September 7) — The West Carroll Special School District school board approved a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. This budget includes a 6.25 percent salary increase for all employees of the district. more

By Caleb Revill
(Milan) Mirror-Exchange | 9/12/23

Kerby is West Carroll Homecoming Queen

West Carroll High School held its 2023 Football Homecoming on Friday, September 8. The royalty was crowned in pre-game ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. more

9/12/23

Dr. Justin Barden - Director of Schools, Substitute Bus Driver

McKENZIE — Dr. Justin Barden is in his first three months of service as the director of schools in McKenzie. One day last week, he temporarily accepted another assignment: substitute bus driver. more

9/5/23

Senior Madison Mann, daughter of Jacqualyn Ramsey and Ryan Mann, was crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by Pate Tippitt.

Mann Crowned Huntingdon High School Homecoming Queen

HUNTINGDON (September 1) — As part of its annual Homecoming tradition, Huntingdon High School crowned a student as its queen. more

9/5/23

Bethel University-Tenn. had a 100 percent pass rate for its nursing program on the state board exam.

Bethel 2023 Nursing Class Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate

McKENZIE — Bethel University’s 2023 nursing class achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the NCLEX exam for nursing licensure. The 14 students in the class graduated May 6, 2023, … more

9/3/23

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1983 who attended their 40-year class reunion included (Front L-R) — Jackie Amatangelo Bass, Michelle Beasley Weirs. (Seated L-R) Kim Bell Webb, Shirley Jones, Jennifer Bledsoe, Starla Putman McCallister, Marty Fisher Spann, Janet Warren Riddick, Lisa Aldridge Newman, Lori Ellis Robertson, Sherry Bowden Jeanmarie. (Standing -First Row) Jerry Brawner, Louis Wayne Webb, Sonya Ruddell Ozment, Cathy Mann Phillips, James Berry, Lisa Carrell Ellis, Rina Beard Prosser, Helen Poole Hale, Crystal Powell Plentovich, Steve Blackburn, Jimmy Potts, Mistee Vinson Cooper, Anthony Moore, Mark Anderson. (Standing -Back Row) Brad Camp, David Curtis, Rickey Beadles, Kevin Traywick, Steven Prosser, Bassam Faleh, Mohammed Faleh, Greg Pace, Kelly Headden, Mike Hayes, Tim McBride. Not pictured: Kechia Dudley, Denise Lewis Buffington. Photo by Carol Ridley Nanney

McKenzie High Class of 1983 Holds 40-Year Reunion

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

9/3/23