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Bethel Announces Homecoming Event Schedule

Bethel University recently released the event schedule for Homecoming 2024, with festivities all week from Sunday, October 27 through the big game on Saturday, November 2. more

10/10/24

The McKenzie High School Class of 1969 held their 55th class reunion on Saturday at the MHS cafeteria. 27 classmates were in attendance from as far away as Texas, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Terry Howell served as emcee. Leslie Putman blessed the delicious meal served by Hometown Hangout. After the meal everyone told a little about their life. Terry told some trivia from 1969 and then distributed prizes for correct answers for questions from the 1969 yearbook. Pictured are (L to R) Front row - Kay Joyner Houston, Pat Sanders Hamlyn, Susan Knight Gore, Janie Jones Moore, Karen Carter Kail, Cheryl Headden Baker, Reta Beasley Black, Terry Howell and George L. Abernathy; Second row - Danny Ridinger, Ellie Carol Gates Bowden, Bonnie Nanney Brown, Jodie Higdon Baker, Tarita Chandler, Tamara Nanney and Lodie Higdon Hudson; Back row - Richard Dotson, Kendall Headden, Stanley McDonald, Stanley Currin, Dale Garrett, Leslie Putman, Mike Hartsfield, Richard Lemonds, Tommy Featherston and Wayne Jones. Not pictured are Coach Jerry Escue, Mrs. Peggy Perritt Coleman and Jimmy Alexander.

Several Classes Reunite Following McKenzie Homecoming

McKENZIE (October 5) - Several classes of McKenzie High School alumni held reunions Saturday to cap a week of Homecoming festivities. The classes of 1969, 1970, 1974, 1979, 1984 and 2014 held reunions. more

10/10/24

Bethel University Renaissance Marching Invitational is Saturday

The ninth annual Bethel University Renaissance Marching Invitational is Saturday, October 12. Ten high school bands, including several local bands, will compete in three classes. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/9/24

Sophie Pate of McKenzie High School unloads cases of water at the TCAT-McKenzie.

TCAT, MHS Collect Water for Helene Victims

McKENZIE — The two campuses of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Henry/Carroll, and McKenzie High School, along with individuals and organizations donated cases of potable water to victims of the remnants of Hurricane Helene, that flooded some communities in east Tennessee. more

10/8/24

McKenzie Middle Schoolers Walk to School

McKENZIE (October 4) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual Walk-to-School Day Friday. A total of 204 students gathered at city hall to walk down Stonewall as a group. more

10/8/24

Bethel University Presents ‘Christmas with Renaissance’

McKENZIE (October 7) — Bethel University announces the return of its beloved holiday tradition, “Christmas with Renaissance,” a captivating musical celebration that has become a staple event across West Tennessee. more

10/8/24

Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced

McKenzie Elementary School recently announced the nominees for Fall Festival King and Queen from each classroom. more

10/8/24

Pictured (L to R) Front Row: Carrie (Stambaugh) Cross, Savanna (Cooper) Dyer, Amanda Rogers and Amber (King) Fern. Middle Row: April (Osborne) McCaig, Tasha (Rainey) Mayo, Mary (Holland) Scavone, Christy Lowe-Sweatt, Amber (Moore) Gregson, Ashley (Lyons) Shipp and Daniel Hollowell. Back Row: Jose Becerra, Kris Sydnor, Stephen Brown, John Craig Howell, Rebekah (Cooper) Crass, Ty Winkler and Jonthan Woods.

Class of 2004 Holds 20-Year Reunion

McKenzie High School’s Class of 2004 held its 20-year reunion at Urban Trading Company from 5:30-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 more

10/8/24

West Carroll School Board Approves Bid for Culinary Room Learning Tables

ATWOOD (October 3) — West Carroll Junior Senior High School is adding a set of four culinary room learning tables following the approval by school board members of a bid by JC Educational. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/8/24

McKenzie Board of Education Members (L to R) Front Row: LaShonda Williams, chairman; and Chad Brown, vice-chairman. Back Row: Karen Fowler, Misty Aird, Bobby Young, George Cassidy, Spiros Roditis, and Dr. Justin Barden, director of Schools.

McKenzie School Board Mulls Numerous Projects

McKENZIE (October 1) — New safety alert systems, floor repairs at the gymnasiums at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie Elementary School, painting at MES, a new roof, new windows and doors at McKenzie High School, and repair of the intercom system at McKenzie Middle School were all discussed as significant projects needed at McKenzie Special School District. more

10/8/24

Kelly Spivey is A.F. Bridges Athletic Director.

Kelly Spivey is Winner of A.F. Bridges Award

McKENZIE — Kelly Spivey, principal of McKenzie High School and athletic director, has been selected as the A.F. Bridges Athletic Director of the Year for Athletic District 7, TSSAA. more

10/8/24

Bryson Butler, third grade, and Titus Banuelos, second grade, are greeted with high-fives by Bethel University Wildcat basketball players and Coach Jeff Britt.

Over 300 McKenzie Elementary Students Enjoy Walk-to-School Day

McKENZIE (October 2) - McKenzie Elementary held its annual Walk-to-School Day Wednesday with excellent participation. At least 302 students, 177 guardians and a few dogs made the morning trek, which was blessed with beautiful weather. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/3/24

McKenzie Alumni Decades Reunion is This Weekend

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School Alumni Association hosts its first Decades Reunion on October 4 and 5 with a parade, golf tournament, homecoming game, block party and individual class reunions. more

10/1/24

Lawrence is A.F. Bridges Principal of The Year

GLEASON — Lee Lawrence, principal at Gleason School, is the 2024 recipient of the A.F. Bridges Award sponsored by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association-District 8. The award will be presented on November 12 in Jackson. more

10/1/24

The McKenzie High School Homecoming court includes (L to R): Anna Weatherford, Lydia Pate, Allie Walker, Kortnee Brown and Reese Carroll.

McKenzie Homecoming is Friday

McKenzie High School celebrates Homecoming this week, culminating Friday night with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and the home football game against Perry County. more

10/1/24

Huntingdon Marching Invitational is Saturday

The annual Huntingdon Marching Invitational is Saturday, October 5 at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. Nineteen bands will compete and the Huntingdon Marching Mustangs will perform in exhibition during the day-long event. Huntingdon performs at 9:45 a.m. more

10/1/24

Hosting the open house were McKenzie school officials Bobby Young, Chad Brown, LaShonda Williams, former Director of Schools Lynn Watkins, George Cassidy, Director of Schools Dr. Barden, and Misty Aird.

Open House Held for Multi-Purpose Building

McKENZIE — An open house for the public was Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. Several area residents visited during the open house to see the indoor practice facility. more

10/1/24

Marching Rebels Earn Class Champion at Hornet Invitational

MEDINA (September 21) — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels competed at the Hornet Invitational at South Gibson High School Saturday and brought home plenty of hardware. more

Courtesy Jason Latham | 9/24/24

Pictured are Owen and Avery Winston and Brooks Haywood hold baby chickens.

McKenzie FFA Holds Mum Sale

McKENZIE (September 21) — Students from McKenzie High School showcased pumpkins and mums during a sale of the student-grown products in the FFA Agriculture program. more

9/24/24

McKenzie School Board Agenda

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets October 1, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Office on Bell Avenue. more

9/24/24