Esches Have Gleason’s July Yard of the Month
August 6, 2024
Gleason’s July “Yard of the Month” goes to Shey and Janet Esch at 207 Mill Street.
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Kay Brown Retires from Spectrum with 57 Years of Service
July 30, 2024
McKENZIE (July 25) — It’s exceedingly rare in today’s world for an employee to remain with one company for one decade, let alone nearly six. But Kay Brown’s retirement from Spectrum last week marked 57 years (and eight months) of service.
Patrick Willis NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement is This Saturday
July 30, 2024
CANTON, Ohio — Former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis was named one of seven players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. The Enshrinement ceremony is Saturday, August 3 at noon ET and airs live on ESPN.
‘An Evening with Carroll Arts’ Fetes County’s Talent
July 29, 2024
McKENZIE (July 20) - Carroll Arts, an organization dedicated to cultivating and celebrating the arts in Carroll County, hosted an annual event Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church highlighting talented artists from across the county. The event was also a celebration of the group's 30th anniversary.
Webb Alumni Celebrate School’s National Historic Placement
July 23, 2024
McKENZIE (July 20) — The Webb Alumni Association hosted a ribbon-cutting Saturday to celebrate Webb Public School’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.
Johnny Mac was Nights on Broadway Entertainment
July 23, 2024
McKENZIE (July 18) — Johnny Mac brought his instrumental and vocal talents to downtown McKenzie on Thursday, July 18 for Nights on Broadway.
The Banner Brings Back ‘Business Spotlight’
July 23, 2024
The Banner recently launched a Facebook group, McKenzie Businesses Thrive Together, as a meeting place for businesses to exchange ideas, products and work together to achieve goals.
Aird Fighting to Keep BU Soccer Season Alive
July 23, 2024
For over 25 years, Misty Aird has not only been part of Bethel University but also an intricate part of McKenzie. Since being named the head women’s soccer coach, Aird has devoted her entire career to Bethel. When she came to Bethel, she believed that God called her here.
Dr. Megan Tuttle Joins Paris Pulmonology, Primary Care
July 23, 2024
PARIS — Paris Pulmonology and Primary Care, a clinic of Henry County Medical Center, is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Megan Tuttle to the team of dedicated healthcare providers. Dr. Tuttle brings knowledge, experience, and a true commitment to the community she now serves.
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is This Week
July 23, 2024
Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant is in Jackson this week.
Dem Cookiez Wins at Huntingdon Competition
July 16, 2024
One of McKenzie’s newest businesses celebrated a big win on Saturday, July 6 at a nearby food competition. Dem Cookiez owner and baker Lacey Prater won Second Place and a $500 prize in the Chesoli’s Race for Taste Competition in downtown Huntingdon. Her green watermelon cookie with pink icing and chocolate chip “seeds” delighted the judges’ eyes and taste buds.
McLemoresville Continues July 4th Tradition
July 9, 2024
McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — The town of McLemoresville celebrated the fourth of July in traditional style with a parade, cake walk, music, famous burgers by McLemoresville Fire Department, music, and fireworks.
Cottage Grove Hosts Annual July 4th Celebration
July 9, 2024
COTTAGE GROVE, Tenn. (July 4) — Tennessee’s smallest incorporated city always puts on a festival on July 4 in celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain.
Huntingdon Celebrates Hunter Ensley Day
July 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON (July 6) — The town of blue and gold was a town of orange and white as Huntingdon and many surrounding towns celebrated Hunter Ensley and the national college baseball champions, UT Vols.
McKenzie Celebrates July 4th
July 9, 2024
McKENZIE (July 4) — Thousands enjoyed the fireworks show at McKenzie City Park on July 4. The traditional show attracts spectators from throughout the region as they observe from inside the park, nearby Bethel University, State Route 22, from the adjacent residential subdivision.
Ridgeway is New President of TCAT-Henry/Carroll
July 9, 2024
John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman.
Local Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
July 9, 2024
ATLANTA, Grassroots Newswire (July 3) — Two area career and technical student won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres.
Costa Rica Volunteers Return to West Tennessee
July 9, 2024
COSTA RICA — Students from Bruceton, Huntingdon, Camden and Memphis discovered that summer means rainy season in steamy tropical Costa Rica. But armed with serving hearts and good senses of humor, participants in the latest Global Citizen Adventure Corps program overcame the weather, interacted with children who needed their attention, erected fencing and secured habitats for animals needing protection, and even squeezed in a lesson in softball.
Out of this World Trip to Roswell
July 9, 2024
ROSWELL, New Mexico (July 7) — Did you hear about the UFO vehicle traveling from Indiana to Roswell, New Mexico for the annual UFO Festival? The driver was pulled over in three states, but ultimately made it in time to be spotted in the AlienFest Light Parade in Roswell on Saturday night, July 6. Law enforcement in Missouri, Oklahoma and New Mexico all got photos with the craft and occupants.
The Waters of McKenzie Earns Quality Award
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 2024) — The Waters of McKenzie announces it has been recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award for improving the lives of residents through excellent care.
