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March 3, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is an old adage in sports which states, “It’s hard to beat a good opponent three times in one season.” The fifth seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats proved that to be true as they beat fourth seeded Georgetown 84-58 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Saturday afternoon in Bowling Green.
March 3, 2025
McKENZIE — Funeral services for Aldred Kent Johnson are Friday, March 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. …
March 2, 2025
Memorial Services for Meagan Mancell, age 33 of McKenzie, Tenn., are Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield, Tenn. She was born March 31, 1991 and died …
March 2, 2025
McKENZIE - Funeral services for Linda Kay Cochran is Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Interment was at Liberty Cemetery, McKenzie, Tenn.. Mrs. …
March 2, 2025
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Taylor, 74, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Services for Mrs. Taylor will be private for the family. She …
March 2, 2025
CLARKSBURG - Mr. Jimmy Maxwell Sr., 73, of Clarksburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the …
March 2, 2025
Mrs. Kathy Sue Mann, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, February 28, 2025 at Lifecare Center of Bruceton. Funeral services are Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel of Chase …
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament Tuesday. The host Rebels cruised to an 89-50 win over the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers in the consolation game, and the McEwen Warriors claimed the championship, 50-47, after a thrilling, back-and-forth title game against the Houston County Fighting Irish.
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 24) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament Monday. A thrilling title game saw the host Lady Rebels fall behind early, then outscore McEwen in each of the final three quarters. Tight defense from McKenzie, coupled with a fearless offensive performance in the paint from freshman phenom Jaycee Stafford that yielded 39 points, kept the game in reach. Despite playing much of the second half without their Miss Basketball finalist Laila Downs-Darden, the Warriorettes held on for a 64-60 win. In the consolation game, the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers led early, but the Houston County Lady Irish bounced back and claimed a 58-47 victory and a third-place district finish.
February 26, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn. - A Celebration of Life for Rick M. Wilson is Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson, 68, died at his residence on …
February 26, 2025
Mrs. Diane Lynn Zeiss, 65, of Atwood, Tennessee, died Monday, February 24, 2025, in Milan, Tennessee. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter …
February 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) recently introduced, H.R.1480, the Rural Health Innovation Act in the House of Representatives.
February 25, 2025
So Trezevant needs a $6 million dollar upgrade to their water system (The McKenzie Banner, 2/18/25). How are they going to pay for it? Well, they are raising their rates so they can get a match for “a federal grant.” Their consultant wants engineers to get working and “start applying for federal funding.”
February 25, 2025
William Milam, Jr., better known as “Junior,” has dedicated his life to service, both to community and to country. It’s a trait he attributes directly to an act of kindness he experienced in the wake of a tragedy at a young age.
February 25, 2025
McKENZIE (February 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Houston County Monday for a District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal contest. The Lady Rebels dominated the second quarter and coasted to a 48-31 win and a spot in the championship game.
February 25, 2025
Tara Tansil-Gentry has built a life of excellence on the court, in the classroom, and within the community. From a standout basketball career to shaping future educators at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM), her journey is one of dedication, adaptability, and a deep-rooted passion for service.
February 25, 2025
In the fall of 1965, desegregation began in McKenzie schools. A handful of black students in each grade were selected to transfer from Webb School to McKenzie public schools.
February 25, 2025
Melba Montgomery died in January. She was my second favorite all-time female country music singer. George Strait has semi-retired. Alan Jackson is battling health issues. I’m telling you, as real country singers go, Gene Watson and Moe Bandy are about all we have left.
February 25, 2025
The melting pot that is America offers opportunities to those willing to seize them, but sometimes, what America gets out of the exchange is even more valuable.
February 25, 2025
Out of all the many things I prayed, it was the one phrase I kept buttoned up.
