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Tennessee Promise Marks a Decade of Success

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of the Tennessee Promise program on May 12, 2024, a milestone in the state's ongoing commitment to increasing access to higher education. more

5/14/24

SCOPE ATTENDEES — Tate Surber, Carter Kee, Emma Smith and Rachel Essary.

McKenzie Schools Hear About Possibility of Free Meals for Students

McKENZIE (May 7) — Could free school lunches for students be in the offing at McKenzie? That’s what is being explored in an effort to boost the number of students eating the school-provided lunches. more

5/14/24

McKenzie 2024 graduates toss their mortarboards in the air in celebration.

Hats Off to Class of 2024

CARROLL COUNTY — The weekend was filled with high school graduations in Carroll County from the five county high schools. The events began Friday, May 10 with graduations at Clarksburg and West Carroll, Saturday at Huntingdon, and Sunday at McKenzie and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central. more

5/14/24

Mackenzie Morgan drop kicks Raven Black.

Memphis Wrestling Entertains at West Carroll High School

ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team. more

5/7/24

Celebration of the Arts

Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center. more

5/7/24

West Carroll Approves HVAC, Signage

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll Special School District Board of Education approved replacing seven heating and cooling units and purchasing a new marquee sign in front of the central office building adjacent to the new U.S. 79 bypass and the existing SR 77 intersection. more

5/7/24

Sherry Cockrill was honored for 39 years of teaching at West Carroll. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, is pictured with her.

West Carroll School Retirees Honored

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll School District Board of Education bid farewell to two retirees on Thursday, May 2. more

5/7/24

The Hudson Family: The long tradition of Bethel students continues since 2006. (L to R): Ellen Hudson Clark — BS in Biology ‘12; Michael Hudson — BS in Biology ‘18; Trent Hudson (dad)- BS in Psychology ‘13; Alyssa Hudson — BS in Biology ‘24; Sherrye Hudson — MSCJ ‘13; Kelsey Hudson (daughter-in-law) — BS in Psychology ‘20; Matthew Hudson — BS in Biology ‘19; Trent’s sister — Jill Hudson Scott — BS in Biology ‘96 and MAT ‘03, and her son, Hansford, a current Bethel student. Not pictured: Jacob Hudson — BS in Computer Information Systems ‘11. Several years, there were at least three Hudsons enrolled at the same time.

Bethel University Confers 347 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremony

McKENZIE (May 4) — Bethel University conferred 347 degrees in associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels. more

5/7/24

High School Graduation Schedule

Clarksburg, Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., A.D. Jarrett Gym. more

5/7/24

Pictured are (in no particular order): Nathan Lease, Gracie Goodrum, Sadie Goff, Caden Tucker, Tyler Puckett and Matthew Kovacs — all members of the school’s FFA.

McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale

McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse. more

4/30/24

West Carroll Board of Education Agenda

May 2, 2024 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

4/30/24

McKenzie School Board Agenda

Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., MHS Library. more

4/30/24

The first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks that will be dedicated for use by the School Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.

McKenzie SROs Get New Trucks

McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites. more

4/30/24

TCAT-McKenzie Graduation Spring 2024

McKENZIE — Tuesday, April 23 is the date set for the TCAT McKenzie Class of 2024 Spring Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie, Tenn. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Joseph Butler, Carroll County Mayor. more

4/23/24

Paige Costello recently completed the 4-H Master Horse Program.

Carroll County 4-H Student Completes Horse Program

Carroll County 4-Her, Paige Costello, 16, completed the Tennessee Master Horse program this spring. According to the UT Horse website, the driving force behind the Tennessee Master Horse Program (TMHP) is to raise the level of education and improve overall success of horse owners and producers within the state. more

4/23/24

McKenzie Middle School Hosts Honors Banquet

McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School Beta Club and McKenzie Rotary Club hosted the annual Honors Banquet on Monday, April 15 at the school. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/23/24

McKenzie Elementary School Honors

First Grade Chase Barton Honor Roll: Trevor Fail, Wyatt Hartz, Luna Tabor, Logan Wilson. more

4/23/24

Jonathan Kee Honored by Tennessee Music Teachers

Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools with the Huntingdon Special School District, was honored as the Tennessee Music Educator Association’s Outstanding District Administrator of the Year. more

4/23/24

Governor’s Voucher Bill is Dead in 2024

NASHVILLE (April 22) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has conceded that his proposed School Choice Plan has died for this legislative session. more

4/23/24

Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, speaks about new classroom equipment obtained through the state’s Innovative School Model Grant.

Huntingdon School Board Hears About Innovative School Model

HUNTINGDON (April 17) — Environmental learning labs, STEM Labs, and software to better identify career opportunities for students were just a few of the items discussed at the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education on Wednesday, April 17. more

4/23/24