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

4/30/24

Pictured (L to R): Steve McDaniel, Ashley Howell, Nola Hobbs Toni Kee and Brent Cox.

McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget. more

4/30/24

The ribbon was cut for the new Behavioral and Mental Health Department at Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie. The medical providers and staff, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

Hometown Health Clinic Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Behavioral Health Department

McKENZIE (April 23) — Hometown Health Clinic, Hospital Drive, McKenzie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Behavioral and Mental Health Department on Tuesday, April 23. The event was coordinated through the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. 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

Aseracare representatives Chase Manley, Tamara Fuller and Marisha Burns with Rotary Vice President Christy Williams.

McKenzie Rotary Members Hear About Aseracare

McKENZIE (April 16) — Representatives of Aseracare were the featured speakers at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Tamara Fuller, Melisha Burns and Chase Manley spoke about the services of the local hospice care provider. more

4/23/24

Garrett Captures 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain

LEESBURG, Fla. — Former Bethel University standout John Garrett captured the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain Monday. Garrett weighed in with a total of 84 lbs.-5 ounces. 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

Annie Francis 'Rusty' Dean Celebrates 100th Birthday

BRENTWOOD — Annie Frances “Rusty” Dean of Brentwood, Tenn. will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 24, 2024. 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

Dr. Mark Smith is joined by his wife, Amy, and daughter, Hadley.

Mark Smith Competes in Boston Marathon

BOSTON (April 15) — McKenzie’s Mark Smith participated in the 128th Boston Marathon and completed the 26.2-mile race in less than three hours with an average pace of 6:49 per mile. This is an incredible feat considering that the average marathon time for men is approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes, and for women is around 4 hours and 48 minutes. more

Courtesy Kirsten Sass | 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

Celebrity Waiters 2024 (L to R) Front Row: Kodia Johnson, CB&T; Nina Smothers, Huntingdon Mayor; Ashley Bell, Urban Trading Company and Bell Farms; Kim Bell-Webb, representing Webb School Alumni Association, Inc; Brittany Gowan, Gift Grove; Natalie Porter, Register of Deeds; Monica Heath, Executive Director of the McKenzie Chamber and Industrial Development Board; and Susan Breeden, BMH-Carroll County. Back Row: Ken Heron, WJLI radio station out of Paducah — JC & Ken Show; David Thomas, S & S Insurance; Curt Lumley, Hollow Rock Fire Dept.; Allison Maxey, Huntingdon Health and Rehab; Ryan Griffin, McKenzie Mayor; Carl Byars, Emcee; and Drew Beeler, Hometown Hangout. Not Pictured: Braden Maddox, First Bank.

Celebrity Waiter Event Benefits Cancer Society

HUNTINGDON (April 16) — Carroll County Relay For Life teams, spearheaded by the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County’s Relay Team hosted the Celebrity Waiter Dinner to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society. more

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

World's Biggest Fish Fry Happening This Week

PARIS (April 22) — The 71st Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway this week. more

4/23/24

Dr. Julie Hill of Union City (left) and Stacie Freeman of Dresden were named among the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee during an April 9 ceremony in Jackson.

Local Nonprofit Co-Founders Among Most Influential in West Tennessee

JACKSON (April 9) — Dr. Julie Hill and Stacie Freeman, MSSW, were honored by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women as winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee. more

4/16/24

McKenzie Senior Center volunteers host a spaghetti dinner to benefit McKenzie United Neighbors.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24

Greenfield’s Tess Darby Extends Career as Lady Vol

Lady Vols basketball is thrilled to announce the return of guard Tess Darby. more

By Dr. Joshua Greer
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24

Phoebe Presson (left) and Jeff Britt (right) are welcomed by Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

McKenzie Rotary Continues to Grow

McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally. more

4/16/24

Peyton Whitsell celebrates after a successful toss of the ring in the ring toss game.

County’s Students Participate in Special Olympics

HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Students with intellectual disabilities from the county’s five special school districts displayed their prowess in sporting events during Special Olympics held at Huntingdon’s Paul Ward Stadium on Friday, April 12. more

4/16/24

Miss McKenzie — Brett Toombs is the 18-year old daughter of Casey and Johnna Toombs. Brett plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and pursue a career as a Child Life Specialist.

McKenzie Beauty Review Winners

McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium. more

4/9/24