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McKENZIE — Williams Furniture Company, 26 Broadway Street, in downtown McKenzie is closing after 46 years in McKenzie. The family-owned store, owned by Phil Williams, 78, of McLemoresville, is beginning its going out of business sale on Thursday of this week.
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2/13/24
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On Saturday January 27, teams of county citizens gathered at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie for the annual Trivia Bowl sponsored by Carroll Arts. Teams represented churches, civic organizations, college clubs and other groups in the area.
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2/6/24
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PARIS (February 3) — Jeep enthusiasts descended on Sweet Jordan’s en masse to support the bakery’s mission of employing special needs adults to work and serve the clientele who visit the Paris restaurant, ice cream shop, and bakery.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 2/6/24 |
McKENZIE (February 3) — The Carroll County Martin Luther King Steering Committee hosted its annual Black History Program at Webb School on February 3, 2024. The theme for the program was “With God’s Grace, We are Still Moving Onward.” The speaker was Dr. Lawanda Jenkins. Music was provided by Mrs. Jackie Johnson and Tyronzia Beene. Brooks Chapel Harvest Kingdom Praise Team Daughters of Promise danced to the music “Jehovah”.
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2/6/24
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GLEASON (January 26) — Fifty-five years ago, Gleason was dominating the basketball courts in west Tennessee. Last Friday night, they were back on the Gleason basketball court to be honored for their highly successful seasons.
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1/30/24
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McKENZIE (January 23) — Brent Dillahunty, manager of West Tennessee Public Utility District, was the featured speaker at the January 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
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1/30/24
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HUNTINGDON (January 25) — Carroll County Electric Board of Directors voted to proceed with designing and constructing a new substation in the Leach Community along Highway 70. The growth around Lake Halford and Indian Lake in the Cedar Grove area necessitates the new substation to divert the load from other substations.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/30/24 |
NASHVILLE (January 24) — On Wednesday, January 24, the Tennessee Historical Commission’s State Review Board met to decide on furthering Webb School’s nomination on to the National Register of Historic Places. The board unanimously approved moving the nomination forward to the National Park Service for final approval to the National Register. If placed on the registry, Webb School would then be eligible for National Park Service-administered federal preservation tax credits and grant programs.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/30/24 |
Dixie Carter, a native of McLemoresville and a 1957 graduate of Huntingdon High School is the namesake for the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/23/24 |
McKENZIE (January 11) — McKenzie Industrial Development Board of Directors welcomed three new members and elected its executive officers during the January 11 meeting at The RailYard.
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1/23/24
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The Banner salutes everyone who braved the cold, icy, and dangerous conditions to assist and serve.
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1/23/24
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McKENZIE (January 9) — The Carroll County Airport Board Tuesday at the Carroll County Airport. The meeting served as a follow-up to several agenda items that were initially discussed on December 4 but needed action ahead of upcoming deadlines and needs.
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1/23/24
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The McKenzie Rotary had an eventful meeting on Tuesday, January 9. The club inducted another new member, LaShonda Williams, and hosted Paris Mayor Kathy Ray and artist Dan Knowles.
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1/16/24
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McKENZIE (January 12) — Robye Lindsey celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday, January 12. The resident of Lakeside Senior Living Community was surprised with a proclamation by McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and a special visit by her sons, Keith and Tim.
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1/16/24
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Ryan French of McKenzie is the new sergeant over Henderson County. The McKenzie native and current resident will lead the team of THP officers in that county.
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1/16/24
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The State Review Board of the Tennessee Historical Commission is meeting Wednesday, January 24, to discuss eight sites from across the state that may be placed on The National Register of Historic Places. Of those eight nominees, McKenzie’s historic Webb School is one of those to be discussed.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/16/24 |
McKENZIE (January 15) — Carroll County school children won’t see the inside of a classroom until at least Friday of this week due to inclement weather. Carroll County schools announced Monday that schools are closed Tuesday through Thursday; a determination about Friday classes will be made later in the week. As of Monday, Weakley County schools announced closings for Tuesday and Wednesday. Henry County schools will be closed Tuesday.
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By Brittany Martin
brittany@mckenziebanner.com | 1/16/24 |
HUNTINGDON (January 4) — United States Senator Marsha Blackburn made a stop Thursday afternoon in Huntingdon as part of her 95 counties tour. Senator Blackburn’s stop in Carroll County was at the manufacturing plant of Dynamix Casting Fluxes. Local government officials with employees of the plant met with the senator.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/9/24 |
McKENZIE (December 19) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary paid homage to Dr. Walter Butler, retiring president of Bethel University. Rotary President Jason R. Martin thanked Dr. Butler not only for his service to Bethel University but also to McKenzie, Carroll County and especially to Rotary.
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12/26/23
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McKENZIE/Henry County (December 21) — Kansas-based steel fabricator to invest $6.5 million in Northwest Tennessee, create nearly 20 new jobs in McKenzie.
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12/26/23
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