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High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Bethel’s Hendrix Scholarship

MCKENZIE – This spring, one deserving high school senior will win full tuition, room and board at Bethel University, thanks to the Hendrix Scholarship. Established in 1988, the Hendrix … more

1/30/19

Nights on Broadway Presents Earmark at Park Theatre

McKENZIE (September 6) — Nights on Broadway, the City of McKenzie’s summer music series, continued Thursday with Earmark, a Southern Gospel trio based in Humboldt. Due to the threat of … more

9/11/18

Christmas on Broadway at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center presents its highly anticipated annual Christmas show, “A Christmas On Broadway” on Saturday, December 15 at 7 … more

12/4/18

Local Linemen Aid Henderson, Decatur

HUNTINGDON — Linemen for Carroll County Electric are working in Henderson and Decatur counties to help that utility company restore power after a major wind storm.Danny Brawner, manager of the … more

11/6/19

McKenzie Garden Club News

The McKenzie Garden Club met Friday, August 24 at the home of Judy McCadams. Hostesses were Judy McCadams and Myra Sasser.Dr. Sarah Kidd, history professor at Bethel College and also on the board of … more

9/11/18

Bethel University Commencement is Saturday

McKENZIE — A total of 374 Bethel University degree candidates are slated to graduate during ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Rosemary and Harry Crisp II Arena in the Vera Low Center for … more

12/4/18

Renee Hobson (pictured center, holding bow) cuts the ribbon for her after-school program Two Sisters And A Book. Joining Hobson are family, friends, fellow educators and business and community leaders, including McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland.

Open House, Ribbon-Cutting Hosted at New After-School Program ‘Two Sisters And A Book’

McKENZIE (July 26) — An open house and ribbon-cutting was held Friday at Webb School for a special new business. Owner and Director Renee Hobson welcomed guests and offered tours of her new … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/31/19

Laddie Lollar Symposium on Human Rights Features Documentary Film

The Laddie Lollar Symposium on Human Rights is Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Odom Hall on the campus of Bethel University. The symposium features a screening of “Kinderblock 66: Return to … more

10/9/19

October Lifeline Blood Drives

There’s no substitute for blood. If people lose blood from surgery or injury or if their bodies can’t produce enough, there is only one place to turn — volunteer blood donors. … more

10/8/19

David Johnson Chorus to Perform in Jackson

Sometimes a small idea becomes a very big thing, and that is certainly the case with the David Johnson Chorus, which continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary. “It began as a group of … more

12/4/18

Jillianne Moncrief of McLemoresville is a junior communications major at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

College Job Helps Local Student Branch Out

(Moncrief, Jillianne.tif)- MARTIN — College is a time of personal discovery. No matter how near or far a student travels for college, those years are one of the best times to reinvent … more

Courtesy UT Martin | 4/17/19

Keller Smith receives Pinnacle Award from Mayor Dale Kelley.

Keller Smith Awarded Pinnacle of Excellence

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s town council approved a resolution tentatively approving the awarding of contracts for Sewer System Improvements and any additional funds necessary to complete … more

By Jim Potts
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 7/31/19

JSCC Advanced Maintenance Technician student Asia Ricketts.

Huntingdon’s Ricketts is First Female AMT Student at JSCC

JACKSON — A married mother of two young children, Asia Ricketts is not your typical student in Jackson State Community College’s Advanced Maintenance Technician (AMT) Co-op.The … more

Courtesy Jackson State Community College | 12/4/18

Silver Threads Quilt Guild

The March meeting of Silver Threads was opened by President Tammy Host. She went over the club’s various projects, funds and future trips.Jayne Heinz gave a report on the success of the Carroll … more

4/17/19

Pictured is Department Director of the Quarter at Henry County Medical Center, Rhonda Crossett, RN, MSN, Director of the Women’s Center. She was recently recognized during the Department Directors’ meeting in July.

HCMC Announces Director of the Quarter

Paris — Henry County Medical Center is proud to announce that Rhonda Crossett, RN, MSN, Director of the Women’s Center, was selected as manager of the quarter. Crossett was selected … more

Courtesy HCMc | 9/4/19

McKenzie Elementary First Quarter Honor, Merit Roll

Honor RollFirst GradeC. Barton: Cooper Cunningham, Greta Fields, Syerra Horton, Olivia Shank, Shelby Shaw, Nathaniel Sweatt, Jamair Weatherford, and Claire Wilkins.L. Brown: Layla Arnold, Luke … more

11/6/19

Robbie Barker, sister of Ruth Morris, and John Barker, brother-in-law of Ruth Morris, receive a Proclamation in honor of the late Ruth Morris.

Bethel University Honors the Late Mrs. Ruth Morris for Lifelong Generosity

McKENZIE — Lifelong Carroll County resident and community leader Mrs. Ruth Morris was honored by members of the Bethel University Board of Trustees for distinguished service during ceremonies … more

12/4/18

Affordable Health Screenings Coming to McKenzie

McKENZIE, Tennessee – Residents living in and around McKenzie can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with … more

2/1/19

McKenzie Memorial Library

McKenzie Memorial Library is closed Friday April 19 in observance of Good Friday!We have been busy at the Library ordering new materials for our patrons to enjoy! We have new regular print and large … more

4/16/19

Bethel University one of top 25 colleges offering free laptops

McKENZIE – Higher education in the 21st century depends on technology, and free laptops for college students is one way for colleges to make technology accessible. Bethel University was among … more

2/4/19