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Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1967 held their 55-year reunion on October 8 at McKenzie Church of Christ.
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12/20/22
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MARTIN (January 20) — The Fillies’ and Lady Chargers’ lived up to its billing - a must-watch game. And the final result was not certain until the final minute when the Lady Chargers eked out a 59-54 victory in a district contest featuring the two Class 2A teams.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/24/23 |
PARIS — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be holding the annual deer meat giveaway on February 25 starting at 8 a.m. until all deer meat is handed out. This year’s giveaway is at the pavilion located at the Henry County Fairgrounds.
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2/14/23
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People hear a couple of my stories and immediately say, “You must have had the most wonderful childhood.” And they are absolutely correct. I grew up at a wonderful time, in a wonderful place, with a wonderful family...surrounded by astonishingly wonderful friends.
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By Kesley Colbert
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3/14/23
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Driving on Revoked — Samuel Dakota James Arrand, 28, Randle Street, McKenzie was charged with Driving on a Revoked License and Violation of Financial Responsibility after a traffic stop on March 18.
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3/21/23
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McKENZIE - April 2023 - The McKenzie Middle School Rebels were defeated by the Huntingdon Mustangs 9-1 and placed second in the district tournament. The Rebels topped Stewart County Monday night to …
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5/2/23
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UPDATE Wednesday, 8-16-2023
As of 3:30 p.m. August 15, 2023, the Huntingdon Water Plant is operating with appropriate pH measurements, according to the Town of Huntingdon. A plastic pipe in the lime administration delivery was found to be obstructed; the lime process is now working properly.
HUNTINGDON (August 15) — Brown-colored water in Huntingdon is alarming the water customers. On Tuesday, Huntingdon Special School District canceled classes over concerns about the water. While …
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/15/23 |
Ovation TV, America’s premier arts network, and partner Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, which recognizes local arts, …
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11/14/23
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Lifeline Blood Services is having blood drives in the tri-county area on the following December dates.
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12/5/23
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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology hosted its inaugural Tech Discovery Camp for rising eighth graders May 23-27. Fourteen students, recommended by McKenzie Middle School staff based on various criteria, spent the week rotating between four technical programs: Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Automotive, and Machine Tools. By the end of the week, each student spent a total of one day in each program.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 5/31/22 |
HUNTINGDON (June 29) Carroll County Watershed Authority meets Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. at Huntingdon City Hall.
Authority members will review the 2021 year-end financial audit, which ended …
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6/28/22
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I opposed Jill Holland when she first ran for mayor.
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7/26/22
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The McKenzie Farmers Market is into the last few weeks before we close down for the winter months. However, there are lots of fresh fall produce including greens, squash and more. We also have delicious pork and beef tamales, coffee, baked breads, breakfast rolls, organic poultry, natural cleaners, fall candles, and much more.
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10/4/22
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A meet and greet for Coach Dru Emerson and Coach Justin Lowery is Saturday, May 18 at Hometown Hangout. The event is 4:30-6 p.m. at the Hangout, adjacent to Gary Simmons Automotive. It is a come-and-go event.
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5/14/24
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McKENZIE (October 13) — Pickleball, anyone? The city of McKenzie will soon have six new pickleball courts at the location of the former tennis courts, along Como Street in McKenzie City Park.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 10/18/22 |
PARIS (November 5) — The Marching War Eagles of West Carroll High School traveled to Henry County High School this past weekend to compete in the Division I Tenn. State Marching Band Championships. Even with the rain and wind the band went into their preliminary performance with the best show to date, according to the news release.
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11/8/22
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Martin Van Eskew
1957 – 2022
HUMBOLDT - Mr. Martin Van Eskew, 65, of Humboldt, Tennessee died Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
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11/20/22
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MARTIN — Kelsea Koonce, of Dyersburg, and Hannah Bilger, of McKenzie, were recognized as the recipients of the Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Award during the University of Tennessee at Martin fall 2022 commencement Saturday, December 10.
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12/20/22
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GLEASON — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs defeated the West Carroll Lady War Eagles 26-35.
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By Erin Douglas
erin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/24/23 |
The Inglenook Book Club met February 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 19 members attending. Hostesses were Zia Locke and Beverly Mueller who served double chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberries, assorted cheesecake balls, chocolate candies and beverages. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto were recited by all.
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2/14/23
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