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State Launches New Direct Hay Report to Support Local Farmers

NASHVILLE (September 5) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new Tennessee Direct Hay Report. This tool will provide comprehensive insights into hay pricing and trends across the state, helping Tennessee’s farmers and producers make informed decisions. more

9/10/24

Tennessee State Parks Hosts Tennessee Serves, National Public Day Work Events

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks will join First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative Sept. 19-29 with volunteer work events at parks across the state. The volunteer opportunities coincide with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. more

9/10/24

Longshot Band Performs At Nights on Broadway

McKENZIE (September 5) — The local Longshot Band was the musical entertainment for Nights on Broadway on September 5 in the downtown McKenzie Veterans Memorial Park. more

9/10/24

Melinda Goode, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Development District was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie. She is pictured with Ricky Price, vice-president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

Goode is Speaker at McKenzie Rotary

McKENZIE — Melinda Goode, executive director of the Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency, was the featured speaker at the September 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

9/10/24

Ribbon-Cutting Held at War Zone Ax N Tag

McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at War Zone Ax N Tag, 12915 Hwy 79, joined by community and business leaders, including McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler. more

9/10/24

WTPUD General Manager Brent Dillahunty speaks to business and community leaders at an annual luncheon hosted by the utility company.

West Tennessee Public Utility District

HUNTINGDON — In this area, the West Tennessee Public Utility District (WTPUD) is “the gas company,” but the real people behind the company make it much more than that. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/10/24

Open House Planned for Multi-Purpose Building at MHS

McKENZIE — An open house for the public is Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. more

9/10/24

Oath of Office (L to R): Misty Aird, Chad Brown, and Karen Fowler were administered the oath of office by Dr. Justin Barden, director of schools. The three incumbents were successful in the August election.

Campus Upgrades, Repairs Discussed by McKenzie School Board

McKENZIE (September 3) — The McKenzie Special School District’s Board of Education discussed significant upgrades and repairs at each of the three campuses during its September 3 meeting. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/10/24

Recipes 9-10-24

Erma Sims Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 3 cup sifted all purpose flour 6 eggs 1 8oz. whipping cream 1 cup butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon lemon flavoring more

9/10/24

Marching Rebels Release Competition Schedule

The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels are preparing for a busy competition schedule beginning this month. more

9/3/24

“Old Folks” Molly (Denise Sam) and Bert (Jason R. Martin) enjoy a relaxing evening on the porch.

Carroll Arts Presents Southern Fried Funnies During Sweet Tea Festival

McKENZIE (August 22, 24) - Local talent was on full display Thursday and Saturday as Carroll Arts, Inc., presented the annual Southern Fried Funnies at the historic Park Theatre. more

9/3/24

Western Day at Lakeside Senior Living Community.

News From Lakeside Senior Living Community

Greetings, Last month we gave a shoutout to our loyal volunteers, but it’s a privilege this month to thank the wonderful staff that work with the residents of Lakeside. Cris Stafford manages a crew of knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated staff who make all the difference for the residents who choose to call Lakeside their home. more

9/3/24

Noah Rogers, West Carroll Junior/Senior High School.

Carroll County Teachers Participate in WestTeach

Three Carroll County teachers are taking part in the fall 2024 WestTeach leadership program at the University of Tennessee at Martin: Dana Christian, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School; Ginger Taylor, Huntingdon High School; and Noah Rogers, West Carroll Junior/Senior High School. more

9/3/24

Lottye Choate shows some of the 185 cards she received for her birthday.

Lottye Choate Turns 95

McKENZIE (August 27) — On Tuesday, Lottye Choate celebrated her 95th birthday. As part of her birthday surprise, her daughter, Teresa Matlock, asked Facebook friends to send her mother birthday cards. Hoping for 95 cards to match her mother’s age, Matlock was able to surprise Mrs. Lottye with 173 cards. more

9/3/24

Newly-elected members of the Webb Alumni Executive Board (L to R): Rosetta Clark, Priscilla Williamson, Michael Tate, Ike Gilbert, Kim Webb, Rosella Glenn, Scottie Clark and Gloria Harris.

Webb Alumni Association Elects New President, Officers

McKENZIE (August 31) — Members of the Webb Alumni Association met at the historic Webb School Saturday to elect leadership for the coming years. The gathering comes as the organization celebrates its 55th annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming. more

9/3/24

Gleason Cheerleaders carried the Welcome to Tater Town Special banner.

Tater Town Special Celebrated its 51st Year

GLEASON — Gleason celebrated its 51st Tater Town Special during the final week of August, always culminating the weekend of Labor Day. The Gleason Gazelles started the event in the 1970s as a way to showcase the city and its pride for all things Gleason. The lone year without the event was 2020, the pandemic year. more

9/3/24

Recipes 9-3-24

Corn Casserole 2 cans whole kernel corn 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 2/3 cup milk Mix together in casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly brown. more

9/3/24

Pictured with Jenna Tucker is Bethel University Vice-President of the College of Arts and Sciences, Cindy Mallard.

Jenna Tucker Earns Hutchins Scholar Award

McKENZIE — Jenna Tucker of McKenzie earned the 2024 Hutches Scholar Award. It is presented each year to the rising senior with the highest GPA, recognizing academic achievement. Jenna is a … more

8/29/24

West Carroll School launches hydration challenge among staff members.

Hydration Challenge Launched at West Carroll

ATWOOD - West Carroll Special School District launched a monthly health challenge to promote wellness among staff members. The initiative, led by Health Coordinator … more

8/29/24

Jim McCoy, area supervisor for the U.S. Forestry Service and assigned to Land Between the Lake was a guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie. He is pictured with Ricky Price, vice-president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

McKenzie Rotary Club Hosts two Speaker Programs

McKENZIE (August 27) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie hosted two guest speaker programs on Tuesday, August 27. Kyle Spurgeon, president and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce, along … more

8/28/24