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TENNESSEE (September 3, 2024) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations …
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9/3/24
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Believe me, I understand it is football season. Major League Baseball, as it does every September, separates the pretenders from the contenders. The kids start back to school. And college campuses are filled with wide-eyed 18-year-olds full of wonder, anticipation, and maybe, just a tad of trepidation.
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By Kesley Colbert
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9/3/24
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Climbing the stairs to coach Gibson's office, I wondered what I was in trouble for.
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By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 9/3/24 |
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HENRY, Tenn. - A memorial service celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. Robert Prosser (Bob) is Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, McKenzie. An announcement will be made at the service about how to make donations in lieu of flowers.
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8/30/24
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Tennessee is now providing free diapers for children under age 2 covered by TennCare and CoverKids. Participating pharmacies can help you check if your child is eligible. Make sure to have your …
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8/30/24
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NASHVILLE — A nationwide mandate is coming to fruition on May 7, 2025 with the implementation of the Real ID. The REAL ID Act of 2005 established minimum security standards for license issuance …
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8/30/24
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HUNTINGDON (August 27) - One citizen, who is also a candidate for town council, has taken issue with the handling of water rate increases by the Huntingdon Mayor and Council.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 8/29/24 |
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NASHVILLE — In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
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8/27/24
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WASHINGTON — After a report of a massive data breach and the release of a billion various data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, the Social Security administration reminds you about the importance of protecting your personal information. Someone illegally using your Social Security number (SSN) and possibly assuming your identity can cause many problems.
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8/27/24
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Walmart is recalling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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8/27/24
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GLEASON — The annual Gleason Gazelle’s Tater Town Special is this week with daily events.
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8/27/24
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McKENZIE — Webb School Alumni Association is hosting its 54th annual Homecoming over the Labor Day weekend.
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8/27/24
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McKenzie Special School District Board of Education convenes Tuesday, September 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office, Bell Avenue, McKenzie.
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8/27/24
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HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Since a fire destroyed the Hico Fire Department in July 2023, the Carroll County Rural Fire Department has been forced to answer numerous questions about property insurance and ownership of stations.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/27/24 |
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STANTON, Tenn. — Production of Blue Oval City’s highly anticipated all-electric vehicle is delayed from the original plan of 2025 to a new date in 2027.
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8/27/24
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KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development, according to a release shared by the TVA on Thursday.
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8/27/24
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The National Weather Service predicts very hot days as the temperatures reach the upper 90s and even 100 on Thursday.
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8/27/24
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The wind blew hard northwest by west; it had commenced to snow: A small Salvation Army Band played carols, sweet and low.
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By Billy O. Williams
Excerpt from Down to Earth | 8/27/24 |
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Walking down the dusty road, Cleopas and his friend had little to say to each other. Their collective heartache and disappointment weighed down their normally busy tongues. For the past seven miles fewer than seven words had passed between them.
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By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 8/27/24 |
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McKENZIE (August 23) - Justin Hargrove of Camden visited Peppers Ford Friday and left in style thanks to the recognition of his hard work and contributions to farming by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Ford Motor Company.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 8/26/24 |