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School Board to Vote Tuesday on Director

McKenzie Special School District Board of Education plans to vote Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. on the new director of schools. The Board meets at the Board of Education office, 114 Bell Avenue, McKenzie. more

4/18/23

Costa Rica - Global Citizen Adventure Corps crossed both cultures and generations with its latest travel learning experience to Costa Rica. The Dresden-based non-profit organized a program including participants ages 16 to 84 and in diverse backgrounds from Bethel University in McKenzie to Federal Express in Memphis. Participating in the weeklong endeavor were Melanie Guinn, Misty Evans, Judy Shipp, Juan Shipp, Kristina Franklin, Christine Fox, Stacie Freeman, Kaitlyn Woodland, Laynna Salvador Perez (seated), Megan Shipp, Aiden Koelling, Ana Maria Umana (local cultural guide), Amy Moser, Julie Hill, and Jeff Franklin.

Cross-Generational Travelers Cross Cultures in Service Learning in Costa Rica

COSTA RICA (May 2023) -- Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC), a new nonprofit focused on cross-cultural travel service, crossed generational barriers in May as participants’ ages ranged from … more

by Karen Campbell | 6/1/23

Cooking class students hold their hamburgers in front of the Cedar Street Studio mural. Students included Avery Anderson, Landry Chappell, Maddilyn Chappell, Adeline Johnson, Addie Brown, Anna Kate Tucker, Presley Shipp, Merritt Ghyers, Avery Cooper, Cason Hernandez, Hunter Johnson, and Colin Yeley.

First Cedar Street Class Introduces Cooking Skills to Kids

Twelve elementary-aged students attended a cooking class at Cedar Street Studio in downtown McKenzie Tuesday, June 6. This is the first of many skills classes to be taught in the new studio owned by Urban Trading Company’s Ashley Bell. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/13/23

Debra Sue Bynum

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Debra Sue Bynum are Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday noon until service … more

10/7/23

Atwood High School Alumni Invite Classmates to Get-Together on October 21

All former Atwood High School students from the classes of 1956-1983 are invited to attend a Grand Get-Together on Saturday, October 21. more

By Caleb Revill | 10/17/23

Misty Aird - Bethel University Ladies Soccer Coach

Life is a Journey - A Story of Triumph of Misty Aird

MCKENZIE, Tenn. - We all know life is a journey. There are things we can control and things that we cannot. It’s how we respond to those in the end which defines us. No one knows this better … more

by Bethel University Sports Information | 11/22/23

(L to R) Jason Martin, President of Rotary-McKenzie; Christy Williams, Vice President Rotary-McKenzie; Sheronda Green, External Affairs-SK Battery; Tandy Darby-State Representative; Monica Heath-Executive Director-McKenzie Industrial Board; Dr. Justin Barden-Director, McKenzie Special School District; Marianne Dunavant, Government Relations-Ford; Dr. Jan Latimer, V.P Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Brent Dillahunty-Manager, West Tennessee Public Utilities; and Ryan Griffin, Mayor, McKenzie, Tenn.

McKenzie Rotary Hosts Forum On Blue Oval Development

McKENZIE (November 28) — Ford’s Blue Oval -SK Battery project in the west Tennessee community of Stanton will be operational in 2025 and employing thousands of workers throughout the region. It is slated to assemble 500,000 electric trucks annually. While the main assembly plant is in Stanton, thousands of jobs will be scattered in communities throughout of west Tennessee. more

12/5/23

Tycen Willis (#54) of Huntingdon attempts to block the shot of Marshall County’s Neyland Jezik (#33).

Huntingdon Mustangs Put Out in Kentucky Tourney

BENTON, Ky. (December 20, 21) — The Huntingdon Mustangs opened the FNB Holiday Classic tournament against the hosting school the Marshall County Marshals. The Mustangs were defeated 75-42 by the Marshals moving to the consolation bracket. Huntingdon then faced the Christian County Colonels. The Mustangs didn’t fare much better as they were put out of the tournament 73-56. more

12/26/23

Mikaela Reynolds moves past Hayden Beasley for the goal.

McKenzie Wins Two Over Gleason

McKENZIE (January 2) — McKenzie Lady Rebels and Rebels claimed victories over Gleason in the first basketball contest following Christmas break. more

1/9/24

Easter Art Gallery

3/26/24

Robert H. Conway

McKENZIE — Please join the family for a memorial service for Robert H. Conway on June 25, 1 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in the Christmasville Community near McKenzie Tennessee. Mr. … more

6/1/22

My Funeral Suit

It was 1979, and I was the guest song leader for a church’s summer revival (although it was called “a gospel meeting” because “revival” sounded too much like a rival religious group). more

By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/9/24

Hannah McGowan had 15 kills and 12 digs. (Bethel University Photo)

Women’s Soccer Pulls Off Upset in Home Opener

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (August 28, 2022) – The Bethel Lady Wildcats played host to Middle Georgia State Sunday afternoon in Wildcat Stadium. The Knights arrived in McKenzie receiving votes in the NAIA … more

8/30/22

Marriage Licenses

Jay Brandon O-Rourke, 55, of Hollow Rock to Rosemary Perry Grizzle, 54, of Hollow Rock. more

4/16/24

APRIL 23, 2024 - Treva Maitland, executive director of CASA-Midwest, cuts the ribbon for the new offices of CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates in Carroll County.

CASA Opens New Offices in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Carroll County has a new service to benefit children who need an adult to advocate for their needs and rights. Many of these children are abused or neglected and placed … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/24/24

Kiley Corbin, a senior, was crowned the 2022 Gleason Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Patrick and April Corbin.

Kylie Corbin is Gleason Homecoming Queen

GLEASON (September 23) — Gleason High School hosted its 2022 football Homecoming on Friday culminating a week-long celebration, the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming Court and football victory over Greenfield. more

9/27/22

County Receives Multiple Grants from State

NASHVILLE (April 30) — On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced the state will award $162.7 million in broadband and digital opportunity grants. more

5/7/24

Elijah Flowers (8) finds running room against Fairley.

Mustangs Dominate Fairley

MEMPHIS (November 11) — Huntingdon hit the road to Memphis Fairley for round two of the state playoffs after defeating Memphis Mitchell in round one. The Mustangs took care of business on a chilly night in South Memphis eliminating the Fairley Bulldogs 48-6 and advancing to the third round on Friday. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 11/15/22

Turkey Trot runners in the 5K and one-mile fun run gathered Thanksgiving in Huntingdon to support the Never Quit Foundation.

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Memory of Brody Townsend

HUNTINGDON (November 24) — It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in Huntingdon with the Never Quit Turkey Trot. Runners gather at the Carroll County Courthouse to honor or memorialize someone. more

11/29/22

Brock Martin Sworn in as Member of 113th General Assembly

NASHVILLE — State Rep. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, was officially sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10. more

1/17/23