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Birthday Party Donations — Attendees are: Cody Partridge, Allie Harris, Erin Lock, Kiley Crossno, Claudia Williams, Brylee Robertson, Wiley Kee, Millie Luther, April Reindl, Mia Villalobos, McKinley Spellings, Harley Chandler, and Kinslee Robertson.

Brylee Robertson Asks for Food Donations for Birthday

Brylee Robertson’s grandmother, Patricia Robertson, died April 22, 2020. So this year for Brylee’s 11th birthday on August 31, she wanted to do something special for her Nana Pat. She … more

10/6/20

McKenzie High School Homecoming Royalty (L to R): Maggie Glass, Anna Grace Spivey, Queen Lauren Mansfield, Kennedy Green and Savanah Hill.

Lauren Mansfield Crowned McKenzie Homecoming Queen

McKENZIE (October 2) — McKenzie High School celebrated Homecoming Friday night at Randy Thomas Field.Prior to the Rebel football team’s blowout region win over Gibson County, the … more

(L to R) Huntingdon Football Homecoming Queen and Court — Sophomore Tatum Nolen, Junior Rylee Holladay, Senior Anna Ruth White (Queen), Senior Brooke Butler, Sophomore Sadie Shands and Freshman Macy Thompson.

Mustangs Celebrate Seniors, Homecoming

HUNTINGDON (October 2) — Paul Ward Stadium was filled with Mustang pride on Friday night as Huntingdon High School celebrated Homecoming and Senior Night. During halftime, Anna Ruth White, … more

10/6/20

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

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

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

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

Webb Alumni to Host 50-Year Legacy Drive-By Parade

McKENZIE — The Webb Alumni Association will host a 50-Year Legacy Drive-By Parade on Saturday, September 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.The COVID-19 pandemic forced the association to cancel its 50th … more

9/1/20

Huntingdon Director of Schools Pat Dillahunty (right) presents gifts to departing board members Jerry Morris (left) and Paul Stokes.

Huntingdon School Board Bids Farewell To Two Members, Welcomes Electees

HUNTINGDON (August 20) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met Thursday at the middle school, and, for two long-time board members, it was the last such meeting.Jerry … more

Classes Start at Bethel University

McKENZIE (August 10) — Campus life for Bethel University will undoubtedly look a little different this year. Preventative measures such as mandatory masks, increased cleaning protocols, … more

8/11/20

Ryan Davis gives McKenzie Elementary Assistant-Principal Josh Kee an elbow bump to start the school year.

Open Carroll County Schools Report Enrollment

CARROLL COUNTY (August 10) — Three of the county’s five special school districts opened for in-person learning last week, while the other two delayed opening day until August 17. … more

8/11/20

Kensley Horner sits on the front row of the graduates. Candidates for graduation were appropriately spaced and the seating of the audience was limited. The event was streamed live for anyone to watch elsewhere.

Bethel Hosts Spring, Summer Graduation at Wildcat Stadium

by Joel Washburnwashburn@mckenziebanner.comMcKENZIE (August 1) — Bethel University held a combined spring and summer commencement in a single ceremony on August 1 at Wildcat Stadium. The … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/5/20

McKenzie School Board Approves Reopening Plan

McKENZIE (July 14) — The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education met Tuesday at McKenzie Middle School to address the reopening of schools. After hearing plans from the three school … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/21/20

West Carroll salutatorian Olivia Goostree delivers her speech during a special commencement on Thursday, June 4.

West Carroll Holds Special Ceremony For Military-Bound Graduates

ATWOOD (June 4) — West Carroll High School held a special commencement Thursday in the gymnasium for a pair of graduates entering military service prior to the school’s June 18 … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/10/20

West Carroll senior Kaci Fowler signs with Bethel University Renaissance, joined by her mother Trish Ulrich (left) and Director of Renaissance Bands Keith Cottrill.

West Carroll’s Fowler Signs with Bethel Renaissance

ATWOOD (May 8) — Senior West Carroll Marching War Eagle field commander Kaci Fowler will continue her education and music career at Bethel University as a member of Renaissance. A signing … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 5/12/20

Terry Frazier presents Jerry Dunlap with his high school diploma as Charles Bookout looks on.

World War II Veteran Receives High School Diploma

After 75 years, World War II veteran, Jerry Dunlap, 94, was awarded his high school diploma. With the help of Terry Frazier and the Weakley County Board of Education Office, Dunlap’s dream of a … more

Information Courtesy of Charles Bookout | 3/18/20

Carroll County Schools Closed March 19, Reopen April 13

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (March 16, 2020) Carroll County schools are closed Thursday, March 19 and reopen April 13 immediately after the scheduled spring break. more

3/16/20