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The Bethel University Renaissance program recently announced move-in dates for all incoming freshmen and returning students in the program. Also announced were Renaissance Theatre’s fall 2022 and spring 2023 productions.
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7/5/22
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The McKenzie Board of Education meets May 2 with the following items on the agenda:
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4/25/23
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MARTIN — During commencement exercises on May 6, Jack Lawrence of McKenzie received a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Here, he is pictured with his parents, Benjamin and Nichole, and his grandmother, Susan.
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5/30/23
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McKENZIE — This June, the Carroll County Humane Society began renovations, the first major changes made since moving into the building on Hwy 22 nine years ago. The remodel originally targeted replacing the floors, but it has since expanded to upgrading the dog kennels and repainting and adding new shelving in the cat rooms.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 7/11/23 |
A sincere “Thank You” to ALL the friends and family who attended my 100th birthday party and for the cards, gifts, phone calls and FaceTime visits I received.
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12/12/23
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McKENZIE (June 17) — This week, Bethel University leaders announced summer 2022 graduates will be recognized alongside fall graduates during a combined celebration Saturday, December 10, 2022, inside Crisp Arena.
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6/21/22
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HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s school board met for their October session on Wednesday, October 19 with a number of items on their agenda.
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By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 10/25/22 |
JACKSON — LIFELINE Blood Services hosts its annual “New Year, New You” theme blood Drive at the Jackson Center on January 12, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., at 183 Sterling Farms DR in Jackson, Tenn. The first 100 donors receive a t-shirt and a coupon for a free 24 ounce fruit blend smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Café, located at 1280 Union University Drive.
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1/10/23
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HUNTINGDON — There was a quiet transition of ownership of Webb Dental Clinic on April 1, 2023. Dr. Billy Webb sold his family dental practice to Dr. Katelyn Robertson, who joined the practice in the summer of 2022 shortly after graduating from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a doctorate in Dental Surgery.
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4/25/23
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UNION CITY (May 27) — Northwest Tennessee Tourism hosted its first Legislative Breakfast at Discovery Park in Union City on May 27.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 5/30/23 |
McKENZIE (JULY 4) — Meet Toby, McKenzie Police Department’s new canine officer.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 7/11/23 |
McKENZIE (January 30) — McKenzie Fire Department is now serving as medical first responders.
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2/20/24
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McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden was selected as the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden, a native of Jackson, received five votes out of seven during a special-called meeting to choose the next director of schools.
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4/25/23
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MARTIN (March 22) — The mental health crisis in schools was discussed during the 2024 West Tennessee Education Summit held Friday, March 8, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson.
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4/2/24
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Bethel Senior Director of Athletics, Brad Chappell said, “Student-athletes will benefit from this fund for as long as Bethel exists.
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1/10/23
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The McKenzie Marching Rebels finished seventh in the state Division 1 State Competition on Saturday at Independence High School.
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10/31/23
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HUNTINGDON (December 6) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes and quality.
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12/12/23
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JACKSON (June 12) — McKenzie native Lola Faye Batton, 8, won queen at the Little Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant held June 12 at Jackson’s Carl Perkins Civic Center. Lola competed as Little Miss Paris Volunteer.
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6/21/22
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McKENZIE — Each year on Easter weekend, Overflow Church hosts a celebration for the town by offering a free carnival for children in the area. It is in celebration of the fact that through Jesus’ death on the cross, Jesus defeated death and sin and through his resurrection, He made a way for new life, righteousness and forgiveness, according to the local church.
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4/2/24
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