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Mc Kenzie, TN
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In an exclusive interview with Coach Michael Jasper, Bethel University’s head football coach, I gained invaluable insight into his journey and the profound significance of representation in leadership roles within the football industry. Coach Jasper shared his experiences, challenges, and vision for a more inclusive future.
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By Dr. Joshua Greer
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/27/24 |
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McKENZIE (April 18) — McKenzie Rotary Club and the (Rotary) Interact Club at McKenzie High School prepared ‘goodie’ bags for 150 international students at Bethel University in advance of their final test week at the local university.
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4/25/23
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TREZEVANT (June 13) — Trezevant Mayor and Council approved the 2023-24 fiscal year budget during the June 13 meeting. While the taxes at .65 per $100 assessed value did not increase, the town will experience a deficit budget in which expenses exceed revenues.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 6/20/23 |
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HUNTINGDON (July 28) — The formal announcement of the Med-Trans/Hospital Wing’s intentions of opening an air medical base of operations in Carroll County was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony behind Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/1/23 |
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Portia Morgan Zellars is a dedicated family member, educator, and church and community volunteer who has spent her entire adult life pouring into generations of students in the public schools in Charleston, Missouri.
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Courtesy Bethel University
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2/27/24
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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.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/23/24 |
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GOODLETTSVILLE — Dollar General corporation announced its store at 4515 Highway 77 in Como is now open.
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10/25/22
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McKENZIE — The Bethel Athletics 2023 Leadership Luncheon took place Friday in the Vera Lowe for Student Enrichment Boardroom on the campus of Bethel University.
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4/25/23
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HUNTINGDON (July 25) — The family of the late Dale Kelley was honored Tuesday, July 25 at the monthly Huntingdon Mayor and Council meeting. State Senator John Stevens presented a framed copy of the joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly. It honored the service of the late Dale Kelley.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/1/23 |
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Today, Bethel University is a strong, vibrant, and diversified campus because of Reverend Joel Rice’s decision to break barriers and attend Bethel College.
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2/27/24
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HUNTINGDON — Equestrian by Cachengo hosted its grand opening on Saturday, April 22, 2023, noon to 3 p.m. at its new location on Industrial Drive in Huntingdon. A ribbon-cutting event was hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
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4/25/23
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Lula Mae Hall, the eldest of ten children, was born on November 10, 1928, to the late David and Luella (Bell) Hall, in the small, mighty town of McLemoresville, Tennessee.
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2/27/24
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McKENZIE — The James Greer Band was the featured musicians and vocalists at the June 16 Nights on Broadway. They provided country music to an audience seated in the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown McKenzie.
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6/21/22
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HUNTINGDON (June 17) — The Hal Holbrook Theater was full with a very appreciative audience on Friday, June 17. They were there for a return performance of multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans. Evans was reared in a small Missouri community and quickly identified with small-town life. She provided a vibrant concert filled with her many hits.
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6/21/22
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The annual Evening with Carroll Arts exhibition of visual, instrumental, and vocal talents was held Saturday, June 18 at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church - McKenzie.
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6/21/22
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McKENZIE (October 15) — One neighborhood in McKenzie is being progressive in protecting their neighborhood while building better relations with the residents. Dubbed “Brighton,” a made-up name for the streets of Thompson, Cheryl, Hamilton, Kay, Linden, Maple and Gwin.
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10/25/22
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Kathy Ham, director of the Beating Hearts Help Center, is the new president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Mrs. Ham was installed by immediate past president Sandi Roditis at a banquet on June 14 at Mallard’s Restaurant.
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6/21/22
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Carroll Arts’ annual creativity camp concluded Friday, June 30, with an end-of-the-week program where students showed parents and community members what they learned from the week’s drama, art, creative writing and music classes.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/11/23 |
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McKENZIE (February 6) — Bob Jackson, president of Murray State University, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on February 6. Dr. Jackson spoke about the school’s efforts to start a veterinary school of medicine at the Murray, Kentucky-based university.
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2/20/24
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HUNTINGDON (June 16) — Smokey Bear and members from the Tennessee Division of Forestry visited the Carroll County Library during their Summer Reading Program to teach children how to prevent wildfires.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22 |