Prater's Taters Sign Removed in McKenzie
From the Jul 14, 2026 e-Edition
McKENZIE (July 7) — The “Prater’s Taters” sign in downtown McKenzie has officially seen its last day — two years after the McKenzie restaurant closed. Darrin Graves was seen removing the sign on Tuesday afternoon, as a source said the building’s owner is preparing to put the former restaurant space up for sale. Despite leaving McKenzie, Prater's Taters is still open at its Paris, Huntingdon and Parsons locations.
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