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Cathryn Crawford, City Clerk; Ed Wallace, Councilman; and Ed Brashear, Councilman, 1980.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
Betwixt, Between
Life just got a lot simpler for me. Luke has reached the magic teenage years. I don’t have to worry about what’s cool, hip, “in”, boss, trendy, current or … more
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10 YEARS AGO — Former All-State multi-sport athlete for McKenzie High School Drew Hayes was drafted by the Seattle Mariners on day two of the Major League Baseball draft. It was the second time he was drafted by a major league team, having been picked by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006.
Looking Back from our Archives
10 YEARS AGO — Carroll County’s first two liquor stores opened in Bruceton, Old Railroad Wine and Spirits and Bruceton Wine and Spirits. Liquor sales were approved in the town via … more
Keco Milling Company, early 1980s.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
Keco Milling Company, early 1980s. File photo originally published in “A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee,” by The McKenzie Banner in October 2004. more
Build It…And They Will Remember!
I’ve been doing a study on Moonlight Graham and his role in “Field of Dreams”. Burt Lancaster, in his last acting appearance, portrayed Moonlight and he was on screen for just a few … more
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10 YEARS AGO — Carroll North Relay for Life, held for the first time at Rebel Stadium, raised $77,485.
Looking Back from our Archives
10 YEARS AGO — Lynn Watkins was selected as the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. *Construction began on Bethel College’s new state-of-the-art science … more
Tibby Edwards Liles, longtime W.H.D.M. radio talk show personality interviews Gloria Berryman and Jim Shannon, 1979.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
CHOIR BOYS, 1943 (L to R): Eddie, Jimmy, Ben and Dick Freeman.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
CHOIR BOYS, 1943 (L to R): Eddie, Jimmy, Ben and Dick Freeman. more
Blessed are the Peacemakers
I leaned in close, peering at the grainy black and white pictures of the shaven heads, taunt faces and ultra skinny frames of the just freed Holocaust victims. Tears slid silently across my face. You … more
Memorial Day
By Glenn MolletteGMollette@aol.comMay 30, 1868 was the first official Decoration Day. The day was declared by General John A. Logan and observed at Arlington National Cemetery. Volunteers that day … more
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Redistribution of Wealth…
Does Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution state that Congress has the power to declare war? Further, does it state that the Congress has the power to raise and support armies, but no … more
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On the Road Again... and Again!
David Mark called, “Let’s go to Adobe Walls.”“OK.” He’s the only brother I have left. I’m going to do about whatever he says. “Isn’t that up by … more
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McKenzie Eighth Grade Graduation, 1948, at Miss Ophie Everett’s home on Magnolia Ave. First Row (L to R): Kenneth Townsend, Billy Hall, Ann Sneed, Gaylon Hickman, Joyce Hill, Marty Carter Highfield, B. W. Hickman, and Martha Wray. Second Row: Arlene Washburn, Maxine Sneed, Joan Montgomery, Mary Ann Young, Betty Carroll, Mable Claire James, Betty Williams, Sarah Crawford, Lois Williams, and Patty Edwards. Third Row: Rachel Miller, Anita Clark, Gay Ellis, Blanche McDonald, Sara Ann Kirksey, Jimmy Coleman, Frank Galloway, John Ward, Jimmy Montgomery, Phyllis Bunn, and Peggy Butler. Fourth Row: Billy Pinson, Joyce Smith, Violet McElhiney, Helen Pate, J. T. Matheny, Jimmy Pate, Vernette Bannister, and Miss Ophie Everett. Photo submitted by Vernette Hacker.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie Eighth Grade Graduation, 1948, at Miss Ophie Everett’s home on Magnolia Ave. First Row (L to R): Kenneth Townsend, Billy Hall, Ann Sneed, Gaylon Hickman, Joyce Hill, Marty Carter … more
When We Got to Be We
The first time I consciously appreciated summer was after I had been captured and held against my will in the first grade for nine months. I was a bit “shaken” by the daunts of adding and … more
Community Picnic at Campbell Well Drilling, hosted by Max Campbell and family, 1980. (L to R): J.T. Jones, Marvin Clark, Polly Lemonds, Betty Hubble, and Jerry Vinson.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
Community Picnic at Campbell Well Drilling, hosted by Max Campbell and family, 1980. (L to R): J.T. Jones, Marvin Clark, Polly Lemonds, Betty Hubble, and Jerry Vinson. File photo originally published … more
Mentor Club members in 1993. Back Row (L to R): Mrs. Howard Edwards, Mrs. Jim Ginter, Mrs. Jim Alexander, Mrs. Clifford Bateman, Mrs. Franklin Howell, Mrs. Jack Brummitt, and Mrs. DeRay Neisler. Middle Row (L to R): Mrs. Kermit Holland, Mrs. H.B. Scarbrough, Mrs. J. T. Holmes, Mrs. L. C. Waddle, and Mrs. W. O. Warren. Front Row (L to R): Mrs. W. D. Kelley, Mrs. Robert Cockroft, and Mrs. J. W. Atkins, Jr. Photo submitted by Jane Atkins.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
Mentor Club members in 1993. Back Row (L to R): Mrs. Howard Edwards, Mrs. Jim Ginter, Mrs. Jim Alexander, Mrs. Clifford Bateman, Mrs. Franklin Howell, Mrs. Jack Brummitt, and Mrs. DeRay Neisler. … more
No Wonder They Get a Day!
Mothers will check your ears to see if they are clean before you go to church. Every Sunday. Without fail. I’ve done a study on this. In all my many years of church gathering, not one pastor, … more
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This Ain’t No Parable!
I do not know Steve King. And this is not an indictment of him. He is a Republican Congressman from Iowa. This is also not an indictment of Republicans, Congress or Iowa.And I don’t pretend to … more
Dr. J. A. Barksdale receives the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the McKenzie Rotary Club, as wife, Eleanor looks on, 1977.
A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee
10 YEARS AGO — The McKenzie Marching Rebels were Grand Champions of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry Grand Parade, earning first place in band, guard and field commander.
Looking Back from our Archives
10 YEARS AGO — Heavy rains of up to eight inches over three days caused over $40,000 in damages to the county road system as well as significant power outages.*Tibby Edwards Liles, longtime … more
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