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Mc Kenzie, TN
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McKENZIE (March 21) — John Tucker, CEO of Henry County Medical Center, was the speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on March 21. Tucker told club members of recent changes at the hospitals, its services, and challenges for rural hospitals.
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3/28/23
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Welding is often considered a man’s trade, but Lillian Ninness is here to change that. The 2023 Huntingdon High School graduate is one of two women in her welding class at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie (TCAT), but she won’t let that stop her from chasing her passion.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/3/23 |
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If you were anywhere near Hwy 22 North of Huntingdon on Friday, June 24, you likely heard multiple shots ringing out from the Carroll County Shooting Park. They were hosting one of three Shooting Hunger Events that take place across Tennessee.
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6/28/22
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Chick-fil-A celebrated its ten-year anniversary July 19 with a little help from Sweet Jordan’s and the Snack Shack food trucks parked outside of Bethel University’s Vera Low Center. The celebration was from noon until 5 p.m.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/26/22 |
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Within his little boy’s vivid imagination, Drew Hayes often played in the big leagues. Playing baseball in the backyard with his father was a regular occurrence growing up. “We would pretend to be our favorite teams playing against an opponent at a critical point in the game,” Drew recalled. “Those times were magical to me and I’m sure created the love I have for baseball.”
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By Karen Forester
features@mckenziebanner.com | 3/28/23 |
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Chicken Gumbo
1 chicken, cut up
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 large can mushrooms
2 bottles stuffed olives, sliced
1 can tomatoes
1medium sized onion
Salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste
1 pod garlic
2 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of sage and parsley
Cooked rice
Add enough water to cover chicken until tender. Serve over rice. Serves 8-10
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7/4/23
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Chicken-Grapefruit Salad Supper
1 (10 oz.) package romaine salad mix
1 (24 oz.) jar grapefruit sections, well-drained
1 Rotisserie chicken, boned, cubed
1/2 red onion, sliced
Combine salad mix, grapefruit sections, chicken and onion in salad bowl.
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9/26/23
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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.
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6/28/22
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As McKenzie Elementary School administrators prepare for the first day of school, they are also celebrating the installment of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit inside the school’s gymnasium.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/26/22 |
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HUNTINGDON (October 1) — Saturday was a weather-perfect day for an all-day band competition in Huntingdon. Bands traveled from throughout west and middle Tennessee and Mississippi to Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School.
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10/4/22
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CARROLL COUNTY — The 2023 Rabies Vaccination Clinics are Saturday, April 8 through Saturday, April 22 at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic and Tri-County Animal Clinic in McKenzie.
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3/28/23
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To celebrate gifting over 200 million books to children worldwide, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library decided to take a page out of Willy Wonka’s book and randomly hide special bookmarks in seven of September’s gifted books.
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7/3/23
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McKENZIE (September 22) — The McKenzie Garden Club began their monthly meeting at the First CP Church in McKenzie with a lovely devotional presented by Mona Batchelor. She began by quoting a well-known poem by Doris Frances Gurney:
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9/26/23
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McKENZIE (December 5) — Nine teachers in the McKenzie Special School District were granted tenure during the December 5 meeting of the school board.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 12/12/23 |
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HUNTINGDON (July 23) — Citizens of Carroll were treated to a ‘soft opening’ of the Huntingdon Museum, located across from City Hall in Huntingdon.
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7/26/22
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HUNTINGDON — A number of bands competed in the annual Huntingdon Invitational on Saturday, October 1. Local bands involved included McKenzie, West Carroll and Bruceton-Hollow Rock.
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10/11/22
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The Macedonia Family and Community Education (FCE) organization met on Monday, June 5. Sandi Deming hosted at her home.
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7/4/23
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McKENZIE (JUNE 21) — More than 100 persons attended the first-ever McKenzie Chamber of Commerce banquet on Tuesday, June 21 at The Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie. The Chamber has more than 100 members in its inaugural year. Monica Heath serves as the executive director of the newly former McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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6/28/22
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HUNTINGDON (July 22) — The contents of the time capsule, buried in July 1972, was placed on display last Thursday and Friday for a limited-time showing.
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7/26/22
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The West Carroll Junior/Senior High School Beta Club members competed in various academic, individual, and team competitions during the 2022 Tennessee State Beta Convention held on November 22.
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2/7/23
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