Cloudy, 50°
Wind: mph,
Welcome to our new web site!
To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.
During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.
|
December 5, 6:30 p.m.
West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria
more
12/3/24
|
|
NASHVILLE (November 26) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert M. Smith to the Commission. Officially appointed by Governor Bill Lee in early November, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in higher education, public policy, and leadership to his new role.
more
12/3/24
|
|
McKENZIE (November 26) — As part of their annual community service projects, the McKenzie High School Interact Club, in part with the McKenzie Rotary Club, donated food to United Neighbors in McKenzie. The soup and cracker drive also included other items that include Ramen noodles, protein bars other goods that would provided much needed nourishment within the community.
more
12/3/24
|
|
Recently, Dr. Lee Carter, Chairman of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education was recognized by the Tennessee School Board Association as a Level 5 Master School Board Member. Only 5% of current school board members in Tennessee have received this recognition.
more
12/3/24
|
|
The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets 5:30 p.m. at the McKenzie Middle School Library.
more
11/26/24
|
|
McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School conducted a career fair on Friday, November 22 to give middle school students a glimpse of career opportunities in the area.
more
11/26/24
|
|
Director of Weakley County Schools Jeff Cupples celebrated the district’s achievement saying, “This recognition is a direct reflection of the strong commitment of our teachers, staff, students, families, and community working together to support learning and success in our schools, and we are proud of each individual who contributed to this accomplishment.”
more
11/26/24
|
|
West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School hosted the Be Pro Be Proud Tour, a cutting-edge mobile workforce workshop to inspire students to explore high-demand, high-paying skilled trades careers.
more
11/26/24
|
|
McKENZIE — Students at McKenzie Middle School stepped up to support those people in their community who might need assistance during the holidays.
more
11/26/24
|
|
PARIS — Paris/Henry County officials expressed their excitement for a totally new campus for Tennessee College of Applied Technology -Henry/Carroll to be located at 5215 Highway 218 Bypass, Paris -across from West Wheel and Tire. The Paris campus is a sister campus to McKenzie-based TCAT, located on Highland Drive.
more
By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 11/26/24 |
|
Last month, the Hollow Rock Bruceton FFA Officers attended the 2024 National FFA Convention in Louisville.
more
By Ansley Hollingsworth
|
11/19/24
|
|
TREZEVANT/ATWOOD (November 11) — West Carroll Elementary School and West Carroll Junior/Senior High School held their annual Veterans Day programs on Monday.
more
Courtesy WCSSD
|
11/19/24
|
|
McKENZIE (November 14) — The Arrive Alive Tour®, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, visited area schools including McKenzie High School on November 14 to deliver an immersive experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving among teens.
more
11/19/24
|
|
KNOXVILLE — Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available in the Herbert College of Agriculture School of Natural Resources. Courses in this new undergraduate forestry major concentration rolled out in Fall 2024.
more
11/19/24
|
|
HONOR ROLL
First Grade
C. Barton: Sean Bomar, Delaney Gant, Mason Pruitt, Hunter Sedgwick, Larissa Staten
more
11/19/24
|
|
West Carroll Elementary School continues to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional students each week through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative celebrates students who embody the school’s core values: Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect.
more
Courtesy WCSSD
|
11/19/24
|
|
NASHVILLE — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2023-24 statewide graduation rate is 92.1 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2022-23 school year at 90.6 percent.
more
11/19/24
|
|
ATWOOD — With the opening of the new Atwood bypass highway, the purpose of a new digital informational sign at West Carroll School District’s Central Office came to fruition.
more
11/19/24
|
|
McKENZIE (November 6) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) made $300 donations to each of the three schools Wednesday.
more
11/12/24
|
|
ATWOOD (November 7) — Callie Bryant, eighth grade daughter of Nick and Mandy Bryant, was crowned West Carroll Junior High Basketball Homecoming Queen during Thursday’s games against Bradford.
more
11/12/24
|