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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

Coreen Bennett, 99, was honored as the oldest mom and the mom with the most children.

AHC-McKenzie Hosts Mother’s Day Event

McKENZIE — It was a special day for mothers at AHC-McKenzie. The Monday morning event kicked off with a balloon release to mark National Nursing Home Week and the recognition of moms who are residents at the facility. more

5/10/22

Jones’ Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Terry and Jeanette Jones were married Mother’s Day, May 13, 1962. more

5/10/22

Wayne Cooper of McKenzie is enjoying his retirement by working at Pope’s Concessions.

Wayne Cooper is Back in the Fiddlestick Business

McKENZIE — Wayne Cooper of McKenzie is back to selling fiddlesticks, which is deja vu for the 81 year old. That’s where his career started when he was 10 years old and he says, that’s where his career will end. more

5/10/22

Simon Honored For Weight Loss

Daniel Simon lost 34 pounds in the McKenzie TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club. more

5/3/22