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Consolation: Gleason Girls vs. Greenfield at UTM 6 p.m.
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2/21/23
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McKenzie, Tennessee
McKENZIE, Tenn. - A private family Celebration of Life for Judith Marcel Finch, 85, will be conducted in the near future. The family selected …
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5/12/23
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PARIS, Tenn. - Funeral services for Linda Carol Vassar are Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5 …
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5/16/23
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Dixie Car Show Top 25 July 1
The Dixie Car Show Top 25 is Saturday, July 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in McLemoresville. Entry fee is $20 and food will be provided by the McLemoresville Fire Department. For more information, contact Bill Hargrove, 731-415-3952.
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6/20/23
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There are few tales as compelling as that of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer whose intrepid spirit led him to forge a path into the uncharted wilderness of North America. Amidst the late 17th century’s backdrop of colonial expansion and fierce territorial rivalries, La Salle’s vision and determination laid the foundation for one of the earliest European settlements in the Mississippi Valley—the enigmatic Fort Prudhomme. This week’s story delves into the remarkable story of La Salle and the founding of Fort Prudhomme, a momentous chapter in the early history of Memphis and west Tennessee.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/1/23 |
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has spotlighted alumni at recent local events. One of the goals of the organization is to salute MHS graduates in various ways, with more activities being planned.
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10/3/23
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McKENZIE — A sidewalk along one of the most traveled streets in McKenzie is under construction and slated for completion by the end of 2023.
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10/17/23
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New Year’s Eve at VFW
Join us in celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends, food, dancing, and live music. Everyone is welcome! Champagne toast at midnight at VFW Post 4939, Cherrywood Road, McKenzie. Party begins at 8 p.m. on December 31 with the band: “The Groove” $5 per person. For more information: 731-207-1027.
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12/26/23
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JACKSON, Tenn. - Mrs. Marsha Roberts Vaughn, 67, of Jackson, Tennessee, formerly of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Charter Assisted Living.
Funeral …
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12/26/23
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McKENZIE, Tenn. Mrs. Brenda Lee Fuzzell, 55, of McKenzie, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Jackson Madison General Hospital.
Funeral services were Sunday February 25, 2024 in …
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2/26/24
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program. Among the grantees were three local systems — McLemoresville at $65,170, South Carroll at $190,000, and Hollow Rock at $95,000.
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3/26/24
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HUNTINGDON (April 5) — The following cases were heard in the Carroll County General Sessions Court on April 5.
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4/9/24
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Ms. Anna Paulette Bartholomew, 77, of Yuma, Tennessee died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services are Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1 …
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9/2/22
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McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly
The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
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4/16/24
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The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for the scheduled May meeting. Prior to the meeting, there is a scheduled workshop at 5 p.m. about the proposed 2024-25 budget.
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5/7/24
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HUNTINGDON (November 11) — Huntingdon High School held its annual Veterans Day program in the high school library because of audio issues in the gym.
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By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 11/15/22 |
NASHVILLE (November 22) — The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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11/29/22
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The Gleason Lady Bulldogs defeated the Clarksburg Lady Rockets 70-40 to finish their regular season.
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By Erin Douglas
erin@mckenziebanner.com | 2/14/23 |
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) is Feb. 19-25, 2023, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are asking Tennesseans to make severe weather planning and preparedness a priority.
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2/21/23
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McKENZIE (May 15, 2023) McKenzie Rebels baseball team advances to sectionals (substate) action after claiming the Region 6-1A championship over a very talented Hollow Rock-Bruceton team on Monday. …
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5/16/23
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