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On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Gleason’s game at Dresden, Drake Lehmkuhl surpassed the 1,000-point Club for his career at Gleason High School. Drake was able to accomplish this feat in just 60 games.
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1/30/24
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Sadarius Hutcherson, a Huntingdon graduate and native, continues to keep his football career alive. From the University of South Carolina to blocking for Tom Brady in the NFL, Hutcherson has landed in Washington, D.C. with the Defenders in the UFL.
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1/30/24
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McKENZIE — For Joe McGuigan, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in History on December 10 from Bethel University was just the next chapter in an already full and wildly diverse life.
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1/3/23
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McKENZIE (January 23) — McKenzie High School senior Mikaela Reynolds chose to continue her education at Bethel University and is the newest signee for the Lady Wildcats Basketball Team. During a signing event at MHS on Tuesday, a school snow day, family, friends and Lady Rebels teammates join in the celebration.
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1/30/24
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State Representative Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) spoke to Youth Leadership Carroll County on December 7.
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1/3/23
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McKENZIE — A new welcome sign was erected last week in a partnership with the City of McKenzie and Bethel University.
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11/1/22
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Members of the McKenzie High School Homecoming Royalty were selected by nominations from each homeroom. The M-Club then selected the five beautiful young ladies being presented Friday. The basketball teams and cheerleaders chose the queen from these five young ladies.
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1/30/24
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McKENZIE (July 22) —The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) held its first public block party Friday, July 22. On campus, students, visitors and their families enjoyed activities including bowling, ring toss, a photo booth, a cake walk, golf, campus tours and a bake sale.
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8/2/22
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Drew Beeler graduated from McKenzie High School in 2020 and hit the ground running.
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By Karen Forester
features@mckenziebanner.com | 11/1/22 |
Nancy Bean has been part of the Bethel University community since she was three years old. Today, as incoming chair of the Board of Trustees, she continues serving the institution that has meant so much to her over the years.
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By Karen Forester
features@mckenziebanner.com | 1/3/23 |
Since joining the Lady Vols Basketball Team in Knoxville, Greenfield’s Tess Darby basketball legacy has grown exponentially. Darby’s skills from beyond the arc put her in the record book of the storied program.
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1/30/24
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HUNTINGDON (July 26) — After some animated discussion regarding Mayor Dale Kelley’s recommendation of Angela DeMaris to become executive director of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center, the council voted 4-3 to approve her for the position. DeMaris was serving as Director of Operations but had also been unofficially doing the theater director’s duties as well after Lori Nolen resigned. The position was not filled immediately due to the COVID pandemic.
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By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 8/2/22 |
There was a day when West Tennessee native and Kansas City Chiefs’ starting guard, Trey Smith, wondered if he’d ever play football again, let alone make it to multiple Super Bowls. That …
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By Dr. Joshua Greer
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/6/24 |
There are few moments in life a person could never forget. Mrs. Brenda Berryman has two: meeting her late husband, Ray Berryman, and kissing the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 8/2/22 |
NASHVILLE (July 27) — The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) announced Dr. Jay Phipps, owner of four community pharmacy locations in McKenzie, Jackson, Huntingdon and Waverly, as the organization’s 2022-23 president. Dr. Phipps resides in McKenzie and is a Carroll County commissioner.
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8/2/22
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HUNTINGDON (October 24) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce honored businesses, organizations, and individuals during its annual Membership Banquet held at the Carroll County Civic Center on Monday, October 24.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 11/1/22 |
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has added McKenzie native Max Arnold Jr. to its football coaching staff. Arnold will serve as the special teams quality control coach for the Blue Raiders.
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By Dr. Joshua Greer
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 2/6/24 |
McKENZIE (March 7) — Jackelyn Padilla and Alyse Lowe of McKenzie High School are the recipients of Ray and Linda Morris Scholarship at Bethel University.
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3/12/24
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Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee.
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9/6/22
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McKENZIE (December 6) — Lynn Watkins, 59, is retiring from his position as director of schools on June 30, 2023.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 12/13/22 |