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HUNTINGDON (March 14-15) — The Dixie Carter Performing and Academic Enrichment Center, along with The Colonial Tea Room and Madi & Co., hosted the Designing Women Curated Market on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 3/18/25 |
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PARIS — West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital proudly congratulates Shelby Tucker, LPN, for successfully completing the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) Nurse Residency Program.
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3/11/25
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Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2025: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award.
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3/11/25
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Miss West Carroll Elementary School Royalty (L to R): Second Maid Ally Clarke, First Maid Raelynn Maples, Queen Abigail Hays, Third Maid Maddie Martin and Fourth Maid Camilla Jenkins. Not pictured is Miss Congeniality Norah Reynolds.
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3/11/25
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McKENZIE (March 10) — On February 16, Kim Bell Webb was recognized as Carroll County’s recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award, celebrating her decades of commitment to community service.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/11/25 |
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McKenzie — Martez Teague is the third McKenzie Rebel to commit to continue his football career.
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3/4/25
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HUNTINGDON (February 22) — Renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne took the stage at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center as part of their 2025 Performance Series. The performance was Saturday, February 22 and offered a dynamic night of blues, as Osborne’s soulful music resonated with fans old and new.
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2/25/25
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McKENZIE (February 18)— MaKenzie Harden, a member of the Bethel University Student Government Association Cabinet (SGA), was the speaker at the February 18 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
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2/25/25
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Henry County High School has announced the hiring of Coach Josh Wolfe as the head football coach. A familiar face to the Patriot family, Coach Wolfe previously served as an assistant coach with the program.
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2/25/25
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The tri-county area faced a week of extreme weather, beginning with heavy rainfall and flooding on February 15-16, followed by Winter Storm Kingston bringing snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous road conditions from February 18-21.
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2/25/25
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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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2/25/25
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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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2/25/25
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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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2/25/25
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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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2/25/25
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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
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
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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
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
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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
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
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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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2/25/25
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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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2/25/25
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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
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |