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HUNTINGDON (July 14) — In what it considers one of its “most ambitious seasons ever,” the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (DPAC) made its twentieth season announcement on social media Monday.
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7/15/25
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McKENZIE (July 8) — McKenzie Rotary Club started its new year by honoring the ladies in attendance, whether a member or visitor.
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McKENZIE — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 21, 2025. He is one of the few World War II veterans remaining in Carroll County. His military service was in post-conflict (Yokahoma), Japan.
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7/15/25
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Several McKenzie High School students recently returned from the National Beta Conference in Orlando, with one ranking nationally in an art competition.
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McKENZIE (July 11) — Carroll Arts concluded Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity on Friday, June 11, at McKenzie’s First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with a final showcase for students to present their week’s creations to their loved ones.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/15/25 |
Drivers through Huntingdon might have noticed a new building taking shape on Dillahunty Lane. Construction on the new headquarters for the Carroll County Emergency Communications District (CCECD), commonly known as the 911 district, began earlier this year.
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Talented young actors took the stage at Huntingdon’s Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 11, to perform “Peter Pan Jr.” This play was the ultimate showcase of the actors’ hard work during the Dixie’s 2025 Theatre Summer Camp.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/15/25 |
The family of Mrs. Sue Bush is hosting her 90th Birthday Party on July 19 at the McLemoresville Activities Center between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m.
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7/8/25
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McKENZIE (June 3) — McKenzie Rotary Club had Jeremy Buckelew of Paris as the featured speaker at its noon meeting on June 3.
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7/8/25
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Robert Taswell “Tas” Gardner was elected by his fellow public defenders to serve as president of the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference.
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7/8/25
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HUNTINGDON (June 30) — The Carroll County Health Department, located at 633 High Street, celebrated a $795,000 renovation on Monday, June 30.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 7/1/25 |
Calling all parents and grandparents! Are you looking for an exciting adventure for your elementary or middle schooler to do during these last few days of summer break?
Carroll Arts, Inc. presents Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity. It is a week-long deep dive into the arts with a twist this year, it is Wonderland-themed. From Pre-K to eighth grade, all are welcome to attend.
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7/1/25
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Madison Endres and Rakaya Humphreys recently graduated from WestStar Leadership.
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7/1/25
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June was a busy month for both our seniors and the June bugs! We celebrated some well-known observances, as well as a few you may not be familiar with.
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By Sheila Willis
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McKENZIE (June 28) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Center turned some heads on Saturday when they hosted a bikini car wash at the Center on South Main Street. For fun, the group had t-shirts imprinted with bikinis as they washed cars for a price of $5 each.
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7/1/25
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McKENZIE (June 29) — The Eubanks family in McKenzie and the Habitat for Humanity leadership celebrated the completion of the 23rd house built by Habitat in the county.
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McKENZIE (June 21) — Carroll Arts, Inc., hosted its annual showcase, “An Evening with Carroll Arts”, Saturday night at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The event featured visual art and musical performances by talented Carroll County residents and natives.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/24/25 |
NASHVILLE (June 23) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its All-State Baseball teams Monday. Two Huntingdon players were named to the Class 2A team.
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6/24/25
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Norandal’s 25th Annual Retiree Luncheon was held June 21, 2025, at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon with 30 retirees in attendance, several with their spouses.
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6/24/25
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MARTIN (June 17) — The thirty-fifth graduating class of WestStar was honored during their official graduation ceremony in Jackson.
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6/24/25
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