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MHS Homecoming candidates (L to R): Lauren Mansfield, Kennedy Green, Savanah Hill, Anna Grace Spivey and Maggie Glass.

McKenzie High School Homecoming Moved to Next Friday

McKENZIE (September 21) — As of The Banner’s Monday press deadline, McKenzie High School’s football Homecoming, scheduled for this Friday, September 25, is postponed to next Friday, … more

Huntingdon Native is Bethel’s Hutchins Scholar

McKENZIE (September 8) — Bethel University recently presented the 2020-2021 Hutchins Scholar Award to Kera Meggs.Meggs, a senior Business Administration major with an emphasis in Accounting, is … more

Courtesy Bethel University | 9/22/20

TNT BBQ Hosts Ribbon-Cutting

McKENZIE (September 18) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday at TNT BBQ, 436 Elm Street. The family-operated restaurant offers an extensive menu including barbecue, chicken, fish, ribs, … more

By Brad Sam | 9/22/20

Owners Lisa Weaver and Chris Singleton (center) cut the ribbon at McKenzie Nutrition’s Grand Opening Saturday.

McKenzie Nutrition Hosts Grand Opening

McKENZIE (September 19) — The new owners of McKenzie Nutrition hosted a grand opening Saturday, complete with an open house and ribbon-cutting.The business, located at 16214 Highland Drive, … more

TCAT McKenzie Presents Recent Graduates

The Summer 2020 trimester at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at McKenzie ended differently this year. A virtual graduation ceremony was held to celebrate our graduates. The virtual … more

9/22/20

2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Kami Lunsford

West Carroll Graduate is Tennessee Teacher of the Year

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education announced Kami Lunsford, a 14-year music teacher from Karns Middle School, is the 2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. The West Carroll High … more

9/22/20

Tennessee Launches New Initiatives For Long-Term Care Facility Residents

NASHVILLE (September 17) — The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group announced Thursday three new initiatives to enhance the well-being and quality of life … more

9/22/20

West Carroll Graduate is State’s Teacher of the Year

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education announced Kami Lunsford, a 14-year music teacher from Karns Middle School, is the 2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. The West Carroll High … more

9/15/20

West Carroll Dismisses School Due to COVID-19

West Carroll Special School District closed Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15 because of confirmed COVID-19 cases involving a staff member. Both Hollow Rock-Bruceton and McKenzie have had … more

9/15/20

(L to R) RDML Mike Curran (provided the oath), CDR Brent Summers, and CAPT Doug MacKenzie (pinned on new rank).

LCDR Brent Summers Promoted to Commander

Commander Brent L. Summers, U.S. Navy, son of Linda and the late Roger Summers, brother of Tommy Summers and Susan Muzzall, is a 1998 McKenzie High School graduate, a 2002 UT Martin graduate and … more

9/15/20

Sixty-Six Communities Receive Community Development Block Grants

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe recently approved over $27.6 million in Community Development Block Grants … more

9/15/20

Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler and Matt Lane, president of McKenzie Rotary Club.

Mayor Butler Speaks to McKenzie Rotary

McKenzie (September 8) — Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler was the featured speaker at the September 8 meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club.Butler has served two years at the post. His father, … more

9/15/20

Cash Express Honors First Responders on 9/11

McKENZIE (September 11) — The staff of Cash Express honored local first responders on Friday, the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, by presenting cakes to the McKenzie police and fire … more

9/15/20

Trash Celebration 2020

1 cup peanut butter12 ounce package chocolate chips1 box raisins1 large jar peanuts1 stick butter1 box Rice Chex or Crispix1 box powdered sugarMelt peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips. Mix with … more

9/15/20

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup Crisco (butter flavored)3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs1 teaspoon baking soda1 -12ounce chocolate chips1 stick margarine3/4 cup brown sugar2 1/4 cup plain flour1 teaspoon saltnuts, … more

9/15/20

Brown Sugar Nut Bars

1 lb. brown sugar2 eggs2 cup nuts1 cup butter2 cup self-rising flourMelt butter. Add sugar. Stir until dissolves. Let cool if too hot. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Stir in remaining … more

9/15/20

At 100 in 2015, Lanier Mabry (foreground) and the late Sue Kelley, both were teachers and lifelong friends.

Lanier Mabry To Celebrate 105th Birthday

McKENZIE — Retired elementary school teacher Lanier Mabry is celebrating her 105th birthday today, September 8 at AHC-McKenzie.She taught for 39 years at McKenzie Elementary School and retired … more

9/8/20

McKenzie School Board and Student Representative: (L to R) Front Row: Lyndsey Summers, student representative; board members Misty Aird, Karen Fowler, and LaShonda Williams. Back Row: Greg Barker, Jon Davis, Director of Schools Lynn Watkins, and Chad Brown.

McKenzie School Board Inducts New Members

McKENZIE (September 1) — McKenzie Special School District Board of Education inducted three newly elected members. Administered the oath of office were Karen Fowler, Misty Aird and Chad Brown. … more

9/8/20

From left, newly-elected West Carroll school board members Jeremy Jackson and David Hilliard are sworn in by Chairman William Robinson.

West Carroll School Board Welcomes New Members, Elects Officers

ATWOOD (September 1) — The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education met Tuesday with a lengthy agenda.The first order of business was to swear in newly-elected board members … more

State to Release Number of COVID-19 Cases in Schools

NASHVILLE (September 3) — Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released plans to report additional COVID-19 information at school and district levels, including numbers of new … more

9/8/20