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For decades, Ike Gilbert has worked to ensure that the legacy of Webb School remains alive. As a leader in the Webb School Alumni Association, he has dedicated himself to preserving the memory of the historic Black school in McKenzie.
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James Hunt grew up knowing that success meant hard work. At Webb High School, that belief was reinforced daily—by strict teachers, high expectations, and the understanding that nothing would come easy.
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Charles “Charlie” Scates has dedicated much of his life to education, both as a student and as a teacher. A native of Trezevant, he attended Webb High School, graduating in 1959.
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Daisy Nolen Dudley, a 1957 graduate of Webb High School, has left an indelible mark on the McKenzie community through her decades of service as an educator.
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Desegregation began in McKenzie schools in the fall of 1965 when a small number of black students in each grade were selected to transfer from Webb School to McKenzie public schools.
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By Brad Sam
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Tara Tansil-Gentry has built a life of excellence on the court, in the classroom, and within the community. From a standout basketball career to shaping future educators at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM), her journey is one of dedication, adaptability, and a deep-rooted passion for service.
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By Joel Lancaster
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The melting pot that is America offers opportunities to those willing to seize them, but sometimes, what America gets out of the exchange is even more valuable.
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By Brad Sam
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When John D. Williams looks back on his years at Webb High School, he doesn’t just think about textbooks and lessons. He remembers the guidance, discipline, and sense of purpose that shaped his future.
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Service is second nature to Kim Bell Webb. Whether providing school supplies for children, delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need, or organizing breast cancer awareness events, her work in the community is constant.
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In the fall of 1965, desegregation began in McKenzie schools. A handful of black students in each grade were selected to transfer from Webb School to McKenzie public schools.
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By Brad Sam
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William Milam, Jr., better known as “Junior,” has dedicated his life to service, both to community and to country. It’s a trait he attributes directly to an act of kindness he experienced in the wake of a tragedy at a young age.
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By Brad Sam
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McKENZIE — West Tennessee Brewing announces the opening of its first satellite taproom in downtown McKenzie, with an anticipated opening date of March 15, 2025.
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McKENZIE — Battalion Chief Jason Arnold has joined Tennessee’s statewide crisis response strike team, a unit formed under the Tennessee Fire Chaplains Association and the Department of Health. The team provides mental health and crisis support to first responders and the public during natural disasters and emergencies.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 2/18/25 |
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TREZEVANT (February 11) — The Town of Trezevant is facing major upgrades to its water and wastewater system to meet current regulatory requirements. Water systems consultant, Robert Kelley, said the needed upgrades could cost as much as $6 million over a several-year period.
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McKENZIE (February 13) — The City of McKenzie has moved one step closer to the construction of a soccer complex to be located at Mulberry Park.
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By Jason Martin
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TRI-COUNTIES (February 17) — Heavy rains and flooding swept through West Tennessee and much of the Southeast on Saturday, February 15.
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Residents kicked off the New Year with a gold-and-black décor Happy Noon Year luncheon with all the fanfare of a midnight celebration. We did a countdown toast at noon with faux bubbly, sang Auld Lang Syne and declared New Years Resolutions.
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By Sheila Willis
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FSB Insurance, a trusted name in the region for insurance services, has officially rebranded as Sunstar Insurance Tennessee, reflecting its long-standing affiliation with Sunstar Insurance Group, the 30th largest independent agency in the nation. While the name is changing, the same familiar faces and dedicated service remain unchanged.
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For over nine decades, a cornerstone of downtown McKenzie has been McKenzie Banking Company. Though the financial institution has grown into a regional presence as Foundation Bank, with six locations across northwest Tennessee, it remains, as the sign says, “your hometown bank since 1934.”
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By Brad Sam
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McKENZIE (February 4) — Tina Prescott, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, was the featured speaker for the McKenzie Rotary Club. In recent months, West Tennessee Healthcare began managing Henry County Hospital.
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