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Sherri Brawner, a third grade teacher at Gleason School, was honored as the Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with her principal, Lee Lawrence.

Sherri Brawner Honored As Teacher of the Year

GLEASON (December 1) — Gleason Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Sherri Brawner, received recognition December 1 as the Weakley County Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-4. more

12/12/23

McKenzie School Board Agenda

McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Middle School Library. more

4/2/24

West Carroll Elementary School flooded on December 26 from a burst water pipe.

West Carroll Elementary Floods During Winter Freeze

TREZEVANT — One West Carroll school flooded from a burst water pipe and problems at another school were narrowly adverted over the Christmas holiday. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/10/23

Refuge Named in Memory of Sgt. Lee Russell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21) — The new Crooked Creek Wildlife Refuge in Carroll County is named in memory of Sergeant Lee Russell, who died in August 2022 while serving in the in the aviation division of the Tennessee Highway Patrol where he assisted with search and rescue, warrant execution, air cover, and more. more

4/25/23

Dig Out Your Yearbooks: McKenzie Alumni Association Meets June 8

McKenzie High School graduates who wish for a way to rekindle friendships with old classmates, promote school pride, and help current students – look no further. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 5/30/23

Philip and Lisa Todd (left) and Lori and Clay Nolen (right) bought Sally Lane’s Candy Farm in late January and relocated the store to 1060 Mineral Wells in April.

Sisters Mix Nostalgia, Tradition in Sally Lane’s Newest Era

PARIS — Sally Lane’s Candy Farm may have new owners and a new location, but its legacy is stronger than ever. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/14/23

Farmers Market News

McKENZIE (July 2) — Our Saturday Farmers Market had a variety of great vendors bringing in over 300 customers. Gardens are coming in, and we had tomatoes, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, onions, cabbage, herbs, and eggs. more

By City of McKenzie | 7/5/22

Earth-moving equipment is preparing the site of the new multi-purpose building on the campus of McKenzie High School.

Construction Begins on MHS Multi-Purpose Facility

McKENZIE — Construction for a new multi-purpose sports and physical education facility began December 1 at McKenzie High School. Immediately as the MHS football team departed the school en route to Chattanooga for the championship game, earth-moving equipment excavated the football practice field and started construction of a new multi-purpose building. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/10/23

Dr. Justin Barden was appointed to serve as the director of schools in McKenzie.

Justin Barden to Serve as Director Of Schools

McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden is the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden is a Jackson native and Jackson Central Merry graduate (1999). more

4/25/23

Angela and George Cassidy receive a plaque from Lisa Stewart.

Touchdown Club Honors Supporters

McKenzie High School Touchdown Club presented three J.A. Abernathy awards for support to the MHS and MMS Rebels football programs. more

10/31/23

Huntingdon School Board Approves Budget, Pay

HUNTINGDON (June 16) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met in their regular monthly session on Thursday, June 16 with a busy agenda in preparation for the new school year. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22

Large Tree Removed From Veterans Park

McKENZIE (June 29) — A 100-foot tall tree was removed from the downtown Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 29. The tree was heavily damaged and rotten in much of the top. more

7/5/22

Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 Years of Safe Driving by UPS on March 28. He is joined by his family, Lydia, Gina, Emma and Sydney.

Jeremy Pate Honored for 25 Years of Safe Driving

PARIS (March 28) — Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 years of safe driving with United Parcel Service during a brief ceremony at the Paris Tennessee distribution center. Pate, a McKenzie resident, his wife Gina, and girls, Emma, Sydney and Lydia were in attendance. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/2/24

Jeff and April Wilson announce their new business, Pet Wants Jackson, a company providing fresh pet foods.

McKenzie Couple Launches Pet Wants in Northwest Tennessee

McKENZIE — Jeff and April Wilson are excited to be serving their hometown of McKenzie and surrounding area through the launch of their premium, fresh pet food and supplies company, Pet Wants Jackson. more

12/6/22

The steel is being erected for the new chapel on the McKenzie campus of Bethel University.

New 1,058-Seat Chapel is Under Construction at Bethel University

McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment. more

1/10/23

A group photo with Court of Appeals judges in front, area students in the middle, and members of the local judiciary in the back.

Area Students Hear Cases Before Court of Appeals

McKENZIE (APRIL 20) — The Tennessee Civil Court of Appeals convened at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena on Thursday, April 20. The three-judge panel heard arguments in three cases as approximately 250 students from McKenzie, Gleason, Henry County, Huntingdon, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, Bethel University and Tennessee College of Applied Technology. more

4/25/23

Bobby and Cindy Gaylord volunteering at a Bethel University freshman event.

Bobby Gee’s Diner Celebrates 10th Anniversary

McKENZIE — Bobby Gee’s Diner is celebrating its tenth anniversary on December 12 and is hosting a celebration. more

12/6/22

(L to R) McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White, Drew Beeler (Hometown Hangout), McKenzie Fire Chief Brian Tucker and Battalion Chief Jason Arnold.

McKenzie Police, Fire Receive Donation Check from Hometown Hangout Event

McKENZIE (October 24) — McKenzie’s Police and Fire departments received a $1,857 donation to their Christmas for Kids program from Drew Beeler of Hometown Hangout on Tuesday following the meet-and-greet event organized at Hometown Hangout on October 21. more

10/31/23

Free Training For McKenzie Businesses

McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Development Board, Retail Strategies, and Tennessee Economic and Community Development have partnered together to be able to offer 12 months of Small Business Support free to all McKenzie businesses or entrepreneurs. more

1/30/24

McKenzie High School Principal Kelly Spivey proposes keeping the school’s current grading scale despite new state requirements.

McKenzie School Board Votes to Hire More SROs

At the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education’s regular June meeting, the school board discussed and voted to hire two additional School Resource Officers (SROs) at McKenzie schools. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22