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Nichole Lashes & Beauty Welcomed to McKenzie

McKENZIE (May 5) — Angel Newbill of Nicole Lashes & Beauty cut the ceremonial red ribbon marking the official opening of her business located 414 Elm Street in McKenzie. more

5/9/23

Homeschool Students Get Their Day in Court

HUNTINGDON — Five 13- and 14-year-old students were in court this month, and their parents couldn’t be happier. No, they weren’t on trial for truancy or unruly behavior; in fact, they served as litigants, attorneys and law enforcement officers. more

5/9/23

Nine high school seniors from Smyrna High School received their Associate Degree with a minimum of 60 credit hours. Front Row (L to R): Paul Meseha and Hunter Thompson. Back Row (L to R): Sydney Franklin, Landri Hall, Gracelynn Gonzales, Trinti Mills, Elyissa Leavens, Kendall Capps and Brook Brewer. The students graduate high school on Saturday, May 13.

Bethel Holds Spring Commencement

McKENZIE (May 6) — Bethel University held its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 6 in the Crisp Arena on the McKenzie campus. The students were seated at floor level and qued to the elevated platform, where they walked across to receive their diplomas from President Walter Butler. more

5/9/23

West Carroll Teachers Granted Tenure (L to R) Elizabeth Clark, Krystle McCall and Cindi Wilbanks. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, congratulated the teachers on achieving tenure.

West Carroll to Participate in Innovative School Model

ATWOOD (May 4) — West Carroll Junior/Senior High School will be part of the state’s Innovative School Model schools during the 2023-24 school year. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 5/9/23

Skyelor Deloach was honored by Lynn Watkins, director of schools. Deloach served as the student representative to the Board of Education.

McKenzie School to Enter Innovative School Model

McKENZIE (MAY 2) — McKenzie Special School District is participating in a state initiative to better prepare students for careers and college through the Innovative Schools Model and a $1,500,000 grant to support the initiative. more

5/9/23

(L to R) Sarah Smith of Central High, Grace Moore of Clarksburg, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Lilly Sumrok of McKenzie, and Kelby Crossno of Huntingdon. The students asked questions of Senator Blackburn on Monday.

Senator Marsha Blackburn Addresses High School Students

HUNTINGDON (May 8) — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 8 to address select high school students from Central, Clarksburg, Huntingdon and McKenzie. more

5/9/23

Bethel University’s Spring Graduation is May 6

McKENZIE —Bethel University’s spring commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena located inside the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the McKenzie campus. more

5/2/23

Meet and Greet Set for New Director of McKenzie Schools

McKenzie Special School District introduces Dr. Justin Barden, director-elect of the McKenzie Special School District. MSSD officials are announcing a meet and greet for Dr. Barden and his family.The … more

5/2/23

Alyse Lowe, Allie Mansfield, Belle O’Brien, Savannah Davis, Kristin Bradberry, Skyelor DeLoach, Jackelyne Padilla and Stafford Roditis — all members of the Rotary Interact Club holding goodie bags prepared for international students at Bethel University.

Rotary Club, Interact Club Prepare Goodie Bags for International Students

McKENZIE (April 18) — McKenzie Rotary Club and the (Rotary) Interact Club at McKenzie High School prepared ‘goodie’ bags for 150 international students at Bethel University in advance of their final test week at the local university. more

4/25/23

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Equestrian by Cachengo, located at 1255 Industrial Drive, Huntingdon.

Equestrian by Cachengo Hosts Grand Opening

HUNTINGDON — Equestrian by Cachengo hosted its grand opening on Saturday, April 22, 2023, noon to 3 p.m. at its new location on Industrial Drive in Huntingdon. A ribbon-cutting event was hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. more

4/25/23

Mayo, Muratori to Wed May 27

It is with great pride that James and Karen Muratori of Whiting, Indiana, and Richard and Lori Mayo of Gleason announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Andrew James Muratori and Merissa Brooke Mayo. more

4/25/23

Dr. Katelyn Robertson and Dr. Billy Webb announce the transition of ownership of Webb Dental Clinic.

Webb Dental Clinic Sold to Katelyn Robertson

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. more

4/25/23

LaShonda Williams, chairman, listens as Chad Brown, vice-chairman reads closing remarks at the April 18 meeting of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education.

Dr. Justin Barden is New School Director

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. more

4/25/23

Refuge Named in Memory of Sgt. Lee Russell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21) — The new Crooked Creek Wildlife Refuge in Carroll County is named in memory of Sergeant Lee Russell, who died in August 2022 while serving in the in the aviation division of the Tennessee Highway Patrol where he assisted with search and rescue, warrant execution, air cover, and more. more

4/25/23

Dr. Justin Barden was appointed to serve as the director of schools in McKenzie.

Justin Barden to Serve as Director Of Schools

McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden is the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden is a Jackson native and Jackson Central Merry graduate (1999). more

4/25/23

A group photo with Court of Appeals judges in front, area students in the middle, and members of the local judiciary in the back.

Area Students Hear Cases Before Court of Appeals

McKENZIE (APRIL 20) — The Tennessee Civil Court of Appeals convened at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena on Thursday, April 20. The three-judge panel heard arguments in three cases as approximately 250 students from McKenzie, Gleason, Henry County, Huntingdon, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, Bethel University and Tennessee College of Applied Technology. more

4/25/23

(L to R): Hannah King, Olivia Carter, Ashlyn Miller, Paridhi Patel, Makayla Douglas and Riley Carter.

HHS Students Compete at State HOSA Competition

Huntingdon High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competed in the 2023 HOSA State Leadership Conference April 3-6 at the Knoxville Conference Center in Knoxville. more

4/18/23

Kimberly Martin, Brad Chappell, Rowdy, Kenny McBride, Ryan Peppers, Tessa Myers, Isaac Holley, Daron Harrison, Adam Matheny, Latrelle Foster, Breanna Rood, John Austin and Larry Joe Smith.

Peppers Automotive Group Presents Golf Scholarships

McKENZIE — Two Bethel University student-athletes were honored and presented scholarships Wednesday by the Peppers Automotive Group, based in Paris, with a Ford dealership in McKenzie. more

4/18/23

McKenzie Middle School Honors Banquet

McKENZIE (APRIL 11) — The annual McKenzie Middle School Honors Banquet was Tuesday, April 11 in the school’s gymnasium. Honorees were treated to a meal sponsored by the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

4/18/23

Pam Tillis entertains the audience at The Dixie.

Pam Tillis Delights at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON (April 1) — Pam Tillis delighted the audience at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday with her intimate three-lady band. Tillis provided the music that made her famous and had fun interacting with the audience. Known for her gold records and the daughter of famed Mel Tillis, Pam enjoys performing at age 65. more

4/11/23