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Reckless Driving, Evading Arrest — Eric Williams, Jr., 29, Memphis was charged with Reckless Driving and Evading Arrest on October 29.
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10/31/23
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Some of my fondest memories growing up come from my recollections of me as a little boy spending time with my granddad, Verdell Story. He was born and raised here, and when he returned home in the early 1980s after his career in California, it was as if he never left. Most of his friends and acquaintances welcomed him home.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 10/31/23 |
Mister (Fred) Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’
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By Brittany Martin
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Graveside service for Deborah Gay Warren Welch, 68, of Milan, were Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2 PM, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Lavinia.
Deborah was born on January …
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10/30/23
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BRUCETON, Tenn. - Mrs. Jennifer Diane Douglas, 77 of Bruceton, Tennessee died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside funeral services were …
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10/26/23
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Joint Funeral Services for Mom, Son
Ms. Courtney Stafford Turner, 33, of McLemoresville, Tennessee died Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Joint funeral services for Courtney Stafford Turner and …
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10/25/23
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Joint Memorial Service for Mother, Son
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mr. Nolan Shae Turner, 11, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023.
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10/25/23
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McKENZIE, Tenn. - A memorial service for Anthony David Vermillion is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, 1 - 3 …
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10/25/23
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NASHVILLE (October 19) — Tennessee’s unemployment rate for September 2023 inched up slightly from the state’s all-time low rate of 3.1%. Data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the seasonally adjusted rate increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.2% during the month.
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10/24/23
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McKenzie Church of Christ Free Spaghetti Supper
The McKenzie Church of Christ is hosting a FREE spaghetti supper at their building on Highland Drive on Thursday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. (or until all food is gone). Dining-in is available or drive-thru if you want to pick it up and go home to eat. The menu consists of spaghetti, crackers, dessert and a drink (drink for dining in only). This meal is FREE to all who are hungry, or in need of Christian fellowship. All you have to do is come by. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions please call (731) 352-2106 or (731) 695-6576.
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10/24/23
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Gary Simmons invited McKenzie’s entire Police Department, Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Department and dispatchers to a dinner catered and served by Hometown Hangout.
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10/24/23
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MEMPHIS (October 23) — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has received a $364,502 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will allow a specialized education outreach to health care professionals in the Mid-South Delta region to improve care for patients with sickle cell disease.
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10/24/23
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NASHVILLE (October 23) — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will implement indexing for Tennessee unemployment benefits, as well as several other changes to comply with legislation passed by members of the Tennessee General Assembly in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
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10/24/23
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PARIS (October 19) — The Tennessee River Jam announced its return for 2024 with headliner Little Texas and Sister Hazel.
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10/24/23
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TRENTON (October 14) — On Saturday, the City of Trenton honored longtime coach and city alderman, Frank Gibson. Pedestrian Park in downtown Trenton was The Frank Gibson Pedestrian Park. Gibson spearheaded the creation of Pedestrian Park, turning a vacant lot in the heart of the downtown area into what is now one of the most utilized and beautiful amenities the city has to offer.
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10/24/23
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The McKenzie Rotary welcomed Mayfield, Kentucky Mayor Kathy O’Nan as a guest and program speaker. O’Nan who has served as mayor since January 2019 faced the COVID-19 pandemic and the F4 tornado that leveled most of Mayfield on December 10, 2021.
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10/24/23
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Twenty-two classmates of the Class of 1963 gathered at Mallard’s Restaurant in Huntingdon at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023.
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10/24/23
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McKENZIE (October 17) — On Tuesday, Dr. Just Barden, Director of Schools for the McKenzie Special District, spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club. He spoke proudly about the things taking place at the three schools.
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10/24/23
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DYER COUNTY (October 20) — Friday, an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude occurred at 9:59 p.m. near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee [11 miles from the epicenter]. The event was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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10/24/23
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The McKenzie Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting their annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School. There is no entry fee and this event is open to the public. There is a Silent Auction full of themed baskets and local business certificates and goodies, a Cake Walk, a Costume Contest and prizes for grades Pre-K-4th, food, sweet treats and games. They will also be crowning the 2023 Fall Festival King and Queen.
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10/24/23
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