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Bethel President Walter Butler cooks pancakes as Dr. Roger Johnson assists.

McKENZIE (November 27) — It was final tests week at Bethel University for the Fall 2023 seminar. A night of fun honored the students with a late-evening pancake, sausage, and dessert meal. Bethel President Walter Butler along with faculty and staff members prepared and served the students. more

12/5/23

Cindy Mallard (right) presented a plaque to President Walter Butler and wife, Jennifer.

Bethel President Butler Honored by Faculty, Staff

McKENZIE (November 30) — Bethel University President Walter Butler and wife, Jennifer were honored by the faculty, staff, and Student Government Association during a reception held in Butler’s honor on Thursday, November 30 at noon. more

12/5/23

West Carroll Special School District Board of Education Agenda

December 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. more

12/5/23

Butler family members and members of the Bethel Board of Trustees stand alongside a temporary sign renaming Wildcat Stadium to Walter Butler Stadium. (L to R) Dr. Wayne Scott, Julia Maddox, Joseph Butler, Dr. Lee Butler, Easton Butler, Dr. Morgan Butler, Bost and Banks Butler, Thomas Butler, Joie Butler and Jennifer Butler, Dr. Walter Butler, Leon Cole, Ken Quinton, Lisa Cole, Craig White, Nancy Bean, Dr. Bernice Richardson, Jon Carlock, Patty Kahlden and Myra Carlock.

Wildcat Stadium Renamed Walter Butler Stadium

McKENZIE (December 2) — December 2, 2023 was a big day of honor for Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University. more

12/5/23

McKenzie School Board

December 5, 5:30 p.m. TENTATIVE AGENDA: 1. Prayer and Pledge to the Flag 2. Adoption of Agenda: A. Consent Agenda B. Regular Agenda more

11/28/23

Watkins Brothers Selected Administrators of the Year

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) selected two McKenzie natives and brothers as School System Administrators of the Year. more

11/21/23

Bethel University Selects Interim President

McKENZE (November14) — Reverend Dr. Bob Watkins will serve as the interim president of Bethel University beginning January 1, 2024. more

11/21/23

Student Participants in the annual Veterans Day Program at MHS. Pictured are (L to R) Front Row: Tate Surber, Jackelyne Padilla, Reese Gallimore, Brett Toombs and Gracie Aird. Middle Row: Abbi Ghyers and Ava Mae Warman. Back Row: Stafford Roditis, Joshua Cary and Allie Mansfield.

McKenzie High School Hosts Annual Veterans Day Program

McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. more

11/14/23

The Butler family — Walter Butler and Jennifer Butler with sons, Joseph, Murray and Thomas.

President Butler Honored During Bethel Reception

McKENZIE (November 9) — Walter Butler was honored during a reception on Thursday evening in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the campus of Bethel University. more

11/14/23

Griffin Named Outstanding Young Alumnus at Union

JACKSON — Ryan Griffin (BA 2011) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during Union University’s Awards Banquet on November 3. more

11/14/23

McKenzie Schools Enhance Security With CardKey Entry, Cameras

McKENZIE (November 7) — McKenzie’s three school sites will soon have safety enhancements, thanks to 120 new surveillance cameras, keyless (card key) door locks, two-way radios, and protective shatterproof security film on selected doors and windows. more

11/14/23

Ms. Ruby Hunt was recognized for her outstanding career at West Carroll High School last Thursday night during the November school board meeting. Middle School Principal Jackie Wester congratulated Ms. Hunt for an outstanding career as an educator.

West Carroll Sends Off Ruby Hunt in Style

ATWOOD (November 2) — The West Carroll Special School District held its monthly meeting last Thursday night at the high school, swiftly going through the agenda that included recognition for Ms. Ruby Hunt, who is retiring. more

By Dirk Fontaine
(Milan) Mirror-Exchange | 11/7/23

McKenzie Schools Veterans Day Programs

The three McKenzie schools are hosting veterans programs on Friday, November. more

11/7/23

Rebel Band Finishes Seventh in State Competition

The McKenzie Marching Rebels finished seventh in the state Division 1 State Competition on Saturday at Independence High School. more

10/31/23

McKenzie Middle School Honor, Merit Roll

All A’s 8th Grade Bridget Brandon, Sophie Cole, Aden Cook, Cooper Davidson, Molly Drewry, Ehan High, Alexander Hughes, Rakelle Oliver, Stephanie Padilla, Bryson Smith, Jaycee Stafford and Sophie Taylor. more

10/31/23

West Carroll School Board Meets Thursday

West Carroll School Board Meets in two sessions on Thursday, November 2 at the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. more

10/31/23

King and Queen of the Fall Fest — Jansen Cox and Hazel Tippitt.

MES Fall Fest Raises $24,000

McKENZIE (October 28) — The annual Fall Fest hosted by the McKenzie Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, raised approximately $24,000 for the one-day event. more

10/31/23

McKenzie High School Basketball Cheerleaders (L to R) Front Row: Macey Mayo, Laila Scott and Madelynn Pewitt. Middle Row: Lydia Pate, Abbie Young, Ava Jones and Brooke Murphy. Back Row: Aleecia Williams, Ava Mae Warman (Captain), Reese Gallimore, Belle O’Brien (Co-Captain) and Brett Toombs.

MHS Cheer Team is Headed to Nationals

After several years of not cheering competitively, the McKenzie High School Cheer team returned to competition today in Memphis. more

10/31/23

UT College of Nursing Receives Grant to Improve Emergency Care

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. more

10/24/23

MHS Class of 1963 Holds Reunion

Twenty-two classmates of the Class of 1963 gathered at Mallard’s Restaurant in Huntingdon at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023. more

10/24/23