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TREZEVANT/ATWOOD (November 11) — West Carroll Elementary School and West Carroll Junior/Senior High School held their annual Veterans Day programs on Monday.
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11/19/24
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McKENZIE (November 15) — Members of the McKenzie Touchdown Club presented the annual J.A. Abernathy Awards during halftime of Friday’s win.
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11/19/24
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McKENZIE (November 14) — The Arrive Alive Tour®, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, visited area schools including McKenzie High School on November 14 to deliver an immersive experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving among teens.
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11/19/24
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KNOXVILLE — Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available in the Herbert College of Agriculture School of Natural Resources. Courses in this new undergraduate forestry major concentration rolled out in Fall 2024.
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11/19/24
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The United States Center for Disease Control and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.
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11/19/24
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HONOR ROLL
First Grade
C. Barton: Sean Bomar, Delaney Gant, Mason Pruitt, Hunter Sedgwick, Larissa Staten
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s 2024-25 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, November 23. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.
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11/19/24
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West Carroll Elementary School continues to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional students each week through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative celebrates students who embody the school’s core values: Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect.
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11/19/24
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McKENZIE — Bethel University honored three former athletic greats and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday night. Bethel also presented Bethel’s University’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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11/19/24
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The Carroll County Humane Society hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at The Venue at Waddell Place.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/19/24 |
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NASHVILLE — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2023-24 statewide graduation rate is 92.1 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2022-23 school year at 90.6 percent.
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ATWOOD — With the opening of the new Atwood bypass highway, the purpose of a new digital informational sign at West Carroll School District’s Central Office came to fruition.
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11/19/24
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NASHVILLE — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced more than $15.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality digital opportunities in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties.
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11/19/24
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The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
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11/12/24
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HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and Bethel University Renaissance Theatre invite you to experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting production of “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy an unforgettable journey through Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and joy, featuring a lively musical adaptation by Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens.
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11/12/24
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Greetings, Family Fun Fall Fling was a celebration of family, friends and community. Carnival games, bounce house fun, a clown, cotton candy, ice cream, a grill out, lemonade stand, Bingo and basket raffle were enjoyed by over 200 visitors.
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By Sheila Willis
Lakeside Activity Director | 11/12/24 |
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The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce released the following schedule of Christmas parades.
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11/12/24
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McKENZIE (November 6) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) made $300 donations to each of the three schools Wednesday.
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McKENZIE (November 4) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie hosted its annual charity auction to raise money for its service activities in McKenzie.
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Twenty West Tennesseans spent their October fall break immersed in the culture, cuisine, and communities of Guatemala.
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11/12/24
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