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Mc Kenzie, TN
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McKENZIE — After months of weather-caused delays, the steel is being erected on the new multi-purpose indoor sports practice facility at McKenzie High School. Construction began in December, 2023, however, a very wet winter delayed the pouring of concrete, a necessary step prior to erecting the steel.
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5/9/23
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McKENZIE (May 2) — Five persons were recognized for their planned retirement at the end of the school year at McKenzie Special School District. They were honored at the May 2 meeting of the Board of Education.
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5/9/23
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McKENZIE — Two long-time faculty members at Bethel University announced their plans to retire at the May 4, 2023, faculty meeting.
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5/9/23
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McKENZIE — The award-winning McKenzie Marching Rebels celebrated a successful season, earning fifth in the State Division I Small Band Competition.
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5/9/23
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HUNTINGDON — Five 13- and 14-year-old students were in court this month, and their parents couldn’t be happier. No, they weren’t on trial for truancy or unruly behavior; in fact, they served as litigants, attorneys and law enforcement officers.
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5/9/23
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McKENZIE (May 6) — Bethel University held its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 6 in the Crisp Arena on the McKenzie campus. The students were seated at floor level and qued to the elevated platform, where they walked across to receive their diplomas from President Walter Butler.
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5/9/23
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ATWOOD (May 4) — West Carroll Junior/Senior High School will be part of the state’s Innovative School Model schools during the 2023-24 school year.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 5/9/23 |
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McKENZIE (MAY 2) — McKenzie Special School District is participating in a state initiative to better prepare students for careers and college through the Innovative Schools Model and a $1,500,000 grant to support the initiative.
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5/9/23
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Area high school graduation ceremonies are this week and next. All graduations are at the specific high school campus.
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5/9/23
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HUNTINGDON (May 8) — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 8 to address select high school students from Central, Clarksburg, Huntingdon and McKenzie.
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5/9/23
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McKENZIE —Bethel University’s spring commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena located inside the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the McKenzie campus.
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5/2/23
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McKenzie Special School District introduces Dr. Justin Barden, director-elect of the McKenzie Special School District. MSSD officials are announcing a meet and greet for Dr. Barden and his family.The …
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5/2/23
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HUNTINGDON (April 19) — Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education is seeking a $1 million Innovative School Model grant to better prepare students in middle and high school for future success. The school also plans to add five teachers to the faculty for the upcoming school year.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/25/23 |
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Weakley County Schools is honored to celebrate Mr. Jeff Cupples, the incoming director of schools. Director Cupples has already hit the ground running in transitioning to the position with preparations to work alongside the School Board and current Director of Schools Randy Frazier, who is set to leave the role officially at the end of May.
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4/25/23
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The McKenzie Board of Education meets May 2 with the following items on the agenda:
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4/25/23
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McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden was selected as the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden, a native of Jackson, received five votes out of seven during a special-called meeting to choose the next director of schools.
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4/25/23
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McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden is the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden is a Jackson native and Jackson Central Merry graduate (1999).
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4/25/23
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McKENZIE (APRIL 20) — The Tennessee Civil Court of Appeals convened at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena on Thursday, April 20. The three-judge panel heard arguments in three cases as approximately 250 students from McKenzie, Gleason, Henry County, Huntingdon, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, Bethel University and Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
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4/25/23
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Huntingdon High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competed in the 2023 HOSA State Leadership Conference April 3-6 at the Knoxville Conference Center in Knoxville.
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4/18/23
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McKENZIE (APRIL 11) — The annual McKenzie Middle School Honors Banquet was Tuesday, April 11 in the school’s gymnasium. Honorees were treated to a meal sponsored by the McKenzie Rotary Club.
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4/18/23
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