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Bethel University Awards Ray, Linda Morris Scholarships

McKENZIE (March 7) — Jackelyn Padilla and Alyse Lowe of McKenzie High School are the recipients of Ray and Linda Morris Scholarship at Bethel University. more

3/12/24

Shepherd’s Table June Update

The Shepherd’s Table returns to inside dining this month. Our community kitchen located in Huntingdon now serves meals twice monthly at the original location, First Presbyterian Church located at 19835 East Main Street, on both the third and fourth Tuesdays. more

6/14/22

Carroll, Henry County Are Among Top 5 Retirement Counties in State

Stacker compiled a list of the top 15 best counties to retire in Tennessee using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors, including cost of living, healthcare, recreation and weather. more

7/19/22

HCMC Welcomes Eight New Third-Year Medical Students

PARIS — Henry County Medical Center welcomed eight new third-year medical students from Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine to campus on Friday, July 15. more

9/6/22

The first-place trophy went to the McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church team of Jimmy Carroll, Ruth Carroll, Allison Cummings, June Perritt, and Rob Harris.

Carroll Arts Hosts Annual Trivia Bowl

On Saturday January 27, teams of county citizens gathered at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie for the annual Trivia Bowl sponsored by Carroll Arts. Teams represented churches, civic organizations, college clubs and other groups in the area. more

2/6/24

Tennessee Wildlife Commission Sets Hunting, Trapping Seasons

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission have set the state’s hunting and trapping seasons for 2022-23. The Commission established the regulations at its June meeting held at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building. more

6/14/22

Henry County Solar Farm-Puryear on Target for Completion in December

Puryear, Tenn. — The 6.75 megawatt solar installation at Paris Solar Farm – Puryear is on pace to be completed by early December. more

By Shannon McFarlin
NWTN Radio | 9/6/22

Recipes 11-21-23

Sweet Potato Casserole 3 cup sweet potatoes cooked and mashed 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 stick oleo 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup self rising flour 1 cup chopped pecans more

11/21/23

Four Chaplains’ Service is Saturday

The Four Chaplains’ Service is an annual service to commemorate the selfless acts of four chaplains on the early morning hours of February 3, 1943. This year Huntingdon American Legion Post 47 will hold the Memorial Service on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Carroll County Civic Center at 5 p.m. The Carroll County Civic Center is located at 201 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon. more

2/6/24

Nancy Holland, volunteer director of the McKenzie Farmers Market, looks at the vegetables and canned items available from Laura Beth Milam and family.

Late Summer Vegetables Available at Farmers Market

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Farmers Market still has late summer vegetables including tomatoes, okra, squash, zucchini, onions and peas. In addition, our vendors have great breads, cookies, Mexican cornbread, relishes, jams, jellies, crocheted items, natural cleaning products, candles, home décor and more. more

By the City of McKenzie | 9/6/22

New Playground Equipment Added for McKenzie Pre-K

McKENZIE (February 2) — Pre-K students at McKenzie Elementary School have new recreational equipment. more

2/6/24

American Flag Rules of Etiquette

Since it is Flag Day in the United States, here are a few facts about the U.S. flag. more

6/14/22

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. She started in 1973 and retired in 2022. She was presented a plaque from Ryan Drewry, General Manager. Pictured are Hilda and family members, Stuart, Nathan, Kelley, husband Chuck, and grandchildren Jack and Brady.

Two Retire From Carroll County Electric

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

9/6/22

Watkins is Retiring From McKenzie School District

McKENZIE (December 6) — Lynn Watkins, 59, is retiring from his position as director of schools on June 30, 2023. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 12/13/22

Present day Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church in Hollow Rock, Tenn.

Ephesus Missionary Baptist to Celebrate 200th Anniversary

Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church, 2945 Ephesus Church Road, Hollow Rock, is celebrating its 200th anniversary on Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m. more

10/10/23

McKenzie Rotary Club Hears Program on Human Trafficking

McKENZIE (February 27) — Members of the McKenzie Rotary Club heard a program on human trafficking from a special agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation who specializing in that area. more

3/5/24

Jackson Cassidy wears the Titans jersey gifted to him by the Titans Foundation.

Jackson Cassidy Named Mr. Football

NASHVILLE (December 7) — Jackson Cassidy is the Class 1A Mr. Football. The senior quarterback for McKenzie was one of three finalists including Kumaro Brown of Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering and Isaiah Thomison of Fayetteville High School. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 12/13/22

Recipes 10-10-23

Zesty Ziti 1 pound Italian Sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 onion, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, seeded, julienned 1 tablespoon oil 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 (16 oz.) package ziti pasta 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese more

10/10/23

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

Mrs. Betty Wallace being administered Oath of Office by School Board Chairman William Robinson.

West Carroll School Board Adds New Members

ATWOOD — The West Carroll School Board met Thursday evening, September 1, for their regular monthly session. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 9/6/22