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Dr. Julie Hill of Union City (left) and Stacie Freeman of Dresden were named among the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee during an April 9 ceremony in Jackson.

Local Nonprofit Co-Founders Among Most Influential in West Tennessee

JACKSON (April 9) — Dr. Julie Hill and Stacie Freeman, MSSW, were honored by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women as winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee. more

4/16/24

McKenzie Senior Center volunteers host a spaghetti dinner to benefit McKenzie United Neighbors.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24

Greenfield’s Tess Darby Extends Career as Lady Vol

Lady Vols basketball is thrilled to announce the return of guard Tess Darby. more

By Dr. Joshua Greer
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24

Phoebe Presson (left) and Jeff Britt (right) are welcomed by Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

McKenzie Rotary Continues to Grow

McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally. more

4/16/24

Peyton Whitsell celebrates after a successful toss of the ring in the ring toss game.

County’s Students Participate in Special Olympics

HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Students with intellectual disabilities from the county’s five special school districts displayed their prowess in sporting events during Special Olympics held at Huntingdon’s Paul Ward Stadium on Friday, April 12. more

4/16/24

Miss McKenzie — Brett Toombs is the 18-year old daughter of Casey and Johnna Toombs. Brett plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and pursue a career as a Child Life Specialist.

McKenzie Beauty Review Winners

McKenzie Marching Rebels hosted the annual McKenzie Beauty Reviews on Saturday, April 6 at Bethel University’s Bouldin Auditorium. more

4/9/24

McKenzie High School Honors Banquet

McKENZIE (April 2) — Eighty-four students at McKenzie High School were the honorees at the thirty-ninth annual Honors Banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/9/24

The first responders and participants in the mock crash.

West Carroll High School Hosts Mock Crash

ATWOOD — West Carroll High School hosted a mock crash illustrating the danger of drunk driving. The event was held in advance of the Junior-Senior Prom to emphasize the impact of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. more

4/9/24

Attending the summit from McKenzie were (L to R) Ladona Herrin, Nicole Tippitt, Kelly Spivey, Susan Dyer and Ashley Lowe.

McKenzie School Representatives Attend Education Summit

MARTIN (March 22) — The mental health crisis in schools was discussed during the 2024 West Tennessee Education Summit held Friday, March 8, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. more

4/2/24

Faith Lynn French and Haizley Mann enjoy the swing ride at the free carnival hosted by Overflow Church, Highland Drive McKenzie.

Overflow Church Hosts Carnival to Celebrate Easter

McKENZIE — Each year on Easter weekend, Overflow Church hosts a celebration for the town by offering a free carnival for children in the area. It is in celebration of the fact that through Jesus’ death on the cross, Jesus defeated death and sin and through his resurrection, He made a way for new life, righteousness and forgiveness, according to the local church. more

4/2/24

Pictured (L to R): Rotary Vice President Christy Williams, Representative David Kustoff and Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

Representative Kustoff Visits McKenzie Rotary

McKENZIE (March 26) — On Tuesday, Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District visited with the McKenzie Rotary Club. He spoke at length on various issues taking place in Washington, D.C. more

4/2/24

Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 Years of Safe Driving by UPS on March 28. He is joined by his family, Lydia, Gina, Emma and Sydney.

Jeremy Pate Honored for 25 Years of Safe Driving

PARIS (March 28) — Jeremy Pate was honored for 25 years of safe driving with United Parcel Service during a brief ceremony at the Paris Tennessee distribution center. Pate, a McKenzie resident, his wife Gina, and girls, Emma, Sydney and Lydia were in attendance. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/2/24

Easter Art Gallery

3/26/24

The Dixie Hosts Bethel Renaissance Theatre’s Anastasia: The Musical

Take a step back in time and enter the world of Anastasia: The Musical April 5-13 at The Dixie Carter PAC. more

3/26/24

After time in the classroom interacting with students of all ages as native English speakers, volunteers from Bethel University and Global Citizen Adventure Corps toured areas of Cali, Colombia. They are seen here in Parque del Gato (Park of the Cat). Back Row (L to R): Jacob Ervin, Brandi George, a teacher from Colegio Americano, Charli Rice, Jessica Burns, two more teachers and Carson Stover. Front Row (L to R): Trevor Scott, Koryn Fenty, Sydney Moyer, Christa Rice, Garrett Burns and Mercedes Wright.

Bethel Students Travel to Colombia

CALI, COLOMBIA — For almost ten years, a group of Bethel University students regularly travels abroad to Cali, Colombia, and volunteers at the local school named Colegio Americano. more

By Mercedes Wright and Karen Campbell | 3/26/24

Preston Caldwell, director of schools, reads to the elementary-aged children during ‘Let’s Glow Read.’

West Carroll Elementary Hosts ‘Let’s Glow Read’

TREZEVANT (March 21) — Teachers and administrators at West Carroll Elementary School in Trezevant hosted ‘Let’s Glow Read’ at the school on Thursday. more

3/26/24

Ava Mae Warman Wins DECA, Essay Contests

McKENZIE — Ava Mae Warman, a senior at McKenzie High School was the recent winner of two state awards. more

3/26/24

Lori Dillahunty, representing Carroll County Inclusion Park and McKenzie Rotarian Joel Washburn.

Rotarians Hear About Inclusion Park

McKENZIE (March 19) — Lori Dillahunty, chairperson of the Carroll County Inclusion Park, spoke to the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, March 19. The non-profit organization is constructing a recreational area for people with limited mobilities and/or sensory issues. more

3/26/24

Approximately 2,000 of the eggs were dropped from a helicopter as the eager hunters of eggs awaited their turn.

Third Annual McKenzie Chamber Egg Hunt was Great Success

McKenzie (March 23) — McKenzie City Park was filled with excitement as children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the third annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop. more

3/26/24

Niece’s Collection — T. J. Heard of Jackson shows Huntingdon Mayor Nina Smothers some of the homemade jewelry offered by the shop.

The Dixie Hosts Third Annual Designing Womens Curated Market

HUNTINGDON (March 15) — Downtown Huntingdon was filled as ladies shopped the third annual Dixie Carter Designing Women Curated Market on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. more

3/19/24