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Front Row (L to R): Jeff Washburn, Danette (Scates) LaBare, Linda (Fowler) Garner, Alesia (Bates) Griffin, Terri (Johnsonius) Ford, Ruby (Anderson) Hillsman, Carol (Ridley) Simpson, Zelda (Nanney) Smith, Jan (Scott) Brake, Steve Chadwick and Billy Wayne Fuzzell. Back Row (L to R): Billy Hargrove, Kenny Melton, Steve Williams, Dan Pinson, Bruce Coleman, David Scott, Mark Forrester, Wayne Allen and Steve McCadams.

McKenzie Class of 1972 Holds Reunion

McKenzie High School Class of 1972 recently held its 50-year reunion at Chandler’s Barn in McKenzie where a catered dinner, old times and fond memories greeted classmates. Stories from yesteryear helped rekindle friendships and the class had a pictorial tribute during the dinner honoring 24 deceased classmates. more

6/28/22

Owner LaShonda Williams accepted the Small Business of the Year award during the Tennessee River Jam festivities.

Lakeway Nutrition is Henry County Small Business of the Year

The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce recently named Lakeway Nutrition the county’s Small Business of the Year. Lakeway Nutrition, owned and operated by LaShonda Williams of McKenzie, sells healthy meal replacement shakes and energy loaded teas to Paris and Henry County residents. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/28/22

Sara Evans performed to an appreciative audience at The Dixie Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.

Sara Evans Performs to Sold-Out Audience at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON (June 17) — The Hal Holbrook Theater was full with a very appreciative audience on Friday, June 17. They were there for a return performance of multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans. Evans was reared in a small Missouri community and quickly identified with small-town life. She provided a vibrant concert filled with her many hits. more

6/21/22

Sandi Roditis, immediate past president and Kathy Ham, newly installed president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

Kathy Ham is New Rotary President

Kathy Ham, director of the Beating Hearts Help Center, is the new president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Mrs. Ham was installed by immediate past president Sandi Roditis at a banquet on June 14 at Mallard’s Restaurant. more

6/21/22

Lola Faye Batton (8) crowned by her sister Bella Kate Batton (10) at the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant on Sunday, June 12. Photo by Darren Lykes

Lola Batton Wins Little Miss Tennessee Volunteer, Crowned by Sister

JACKSON (June 12) — McKenzie native Lola Faye Batton, 8, won queen at the Little Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant held June 12 at Jackson’s Carl Perkins Civic Center. Lola competed as Little Miss Paris Volunteer. more

6/21/22

Pam Ridley Retires from Henry County Medical

PARIS — After more than three decades of service to Henry County Medical Center, Chief Information Officer and Compliance Officer Pam Ridley recently retired from the hospital on June 10. more

6/14/22

UT Martin Graduates Take Nightingale Pledge

MARTIN (June 13) — Madison Barker, of McKenzie, and Kaylee Taylor and Jessica Berry, of Huntingdon, participated in a nurse pinning ceremony May 6 for the University of Tennessee of Martin. more

6/14/22

Two Attend Boys State

HUNTINGDON — Two rising-seniors at Huntingdon High School attended the American Legion Boys State in Cookeville this summer. The week-long event trains young men in government and about history. more

6/14/22

Martin, Townsend to Compete in Pageant

Emma Martin, of McKenzie, and Tera Townsend, of Huntingdon, will compete in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant in Jackson. The pageant begins June 15 and ends with the crowning ceremony on June 18. more

6/14/22

Amy Dixon, right, coached athletes in a 400 yard swim at the 1,000 Acre Lake in Huntingdon.

Sass, Dixon Coach ‘No Sight No Limits’ Paratriathlon Camp in County

CARROLL COUNTY — Paralympic athletes Kirsten Sass and Amy Dixon coached the No Sight No Limits triathlon camp in Carroll County, June 11 and 12. Amy Dixon, an elite blind paratriathlete and 8-time World Triathlon gold medalist, founded Camp No Sight No Limits in 2017 to help visually-impaired athletes and guides train for future competitions. more

6/14/22

Pictured are city and county officials along with Farmers Home Furniture employees and friends celebrating the store’s grand opening and ribbon cutting.

Farmers Home Furniture Hosts Ribbon Cutting

Farmers Home Furniture in McKenzie celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Thursday, June 2. The grand opening began with a meet and greet with staff at 9 a.m. and a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/7/22

City officials, Bethel friends, and community members celebrate JAMROCK’s ribbon cutting with the restaurant’s owners.

JAMROCK Celebrates Grand Opening

JAMROCK, McKenzie’s newest eating establishment, celebrated its ribbon cutting and grand opening Friday, June 3. After the ribbon cutting, attendees enjoyed the restaurant’s authentic Jamaican and Puerto Rican cuisine. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/7/22

Ryan Drewry presents Danny Brawner a plaque to commemorate 43 years at CCED including eight years as general manager.

Two Retire from Carroll County Electric

HUNTINGDON (June 2) — With a combined 88 years of service, Mike Williams and Danny Brawner were both honored Thursday, June 2 for their service to Carroll County Electric Department. Both were in leadership of the utility company. more

6/7/22

Nikolas Heath Joins LIS Summer Internship Program

Nikolas Heath of McKenzie is one of the two interns from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) selected by L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) for the summer term. The interns will learn from experienced industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience in their chosen fields of study. more

6/7/22

Dr. Katelyn Robertson Joins Webb Dental Clinic

Fresh from finishing her doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Dr. Katelyn Ridley Robertson is returning to Carroll County to begin her practice at Webb Dental Clinic in Huntingdon. A Carroll County native, Dr. Robertson is ready to serve alongside her lifelong dentist Dr. Billy Webb. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/7/22

Local Students Finish UT Martin Vet Tech Program

MARTIN (May 24) — Auria McClerking, of Huntingdon, and Audrie Washburn, of McKenzie, recently completed the University of Tennessee at Martin Veterinary Health Technology Program’s academic requirements. The two are now qualified to complete a six-week field internship with a veterinary clinic or research facility. more

5/31/22

Austin Maxwell (center) is pictured with Sgt. First Class Kenneth Acfalle, senior instructor of military science, his sons, Jack and Easton, and his wife, Rebekah.

Local Student Earns Military Commission

MARTIN (May 25) — Austin Maxwell, of McKenzie, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army during a ceremony May 6 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. more

5/31/22

Austin (AJ) Maxwell is the third recipient of the TAPS Student of the Year Award.

McKenzie Native Receives TAPS Student of the Year Award

PARIS (May 23) — Austin (AJ) Maxwell, a Survey Technician at L.I. Smith and Associates (LIS), received the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors (TAPS) Student of the Year Award. Maxwell received this award on March 4. more

5/31/22

Carroll County 4-H Agent Amanda Paschall Wins State Awards

CARROLL COUNTY — Local 4-H agent Amanda Paschall received the Achievement in Service Award at the State Tennessee Association of 4-H Extension workers held at Pickwick Landing on May 3-5. more

5/24/22

Michelle Massey Lowery Named Principal at Coles Ferry

LEBANON (May 9) — Lebanon Special School District announces Dr. Michelle Massey Lowery is the new principal of Coles Ferry Elementary School. more

5/17/22