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Mc Kenzie, TN
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McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.
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4/30/24
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I have been a music nut for most of my life. This may come as a shocker to some, but I have never cared much for modern music. It has always been classic country or classic rock. I don’t know if that makes me an old soul or just an oddity, but it wasn’t easy to be a teenager listening to George Jones and Merle Haggard while your friends were into Metallica or Pearl Jam.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 11/1/22 |
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One of the more intriguing individuals from Tennessee history has a more significant impact on Texas history. Sam Houston, who became the first President of Texas, was originally from Virginia and found a foothold in politics within the State of Tennessee. He would go on to be the only person to serve as governor of two separate states.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 2/7/23 |
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With time ticking away and deadline quickly approaching, I struggled to find a muse for this week’s story. Thank goodness for Google as a search of "on this date in history” turned up a quote from Tennessee’s Andrew Johnson. On May 9, 1865, President Johnson declared the Civil War “may be regarded as virtually at an end.” This opened the rabbit hole and away I went.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 5/9/23 |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Enchem America Inc. officials announced today the …
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6/27/23
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BUENA VISTA — An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Lexington man accused of arson and burglary.
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7/12/22
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COVID-19 numbers are on the rise once again. The week of July 17-23, Tennessee averaged 2,888 positive cases out of 6,182 tests per day. Seven cases per day resulted in hospitalization, and 13 resulted in death.
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8/2/22
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The Dixie Performing Arts Center announces registration for their kids’ and adults’ summer camps on Monday, April 22. With a wide range of activities spanning from pottery to music to photography and more, there’s something for everyone regardless of age, interest, or skill level.
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4/19/24
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According to the bid notice dated March 9, 2018, The Waldren Street STP Lighting project plan involves street light installation, curb ramp installation, and sidewalk replacement to comply with ADA regulations. The project is located in the City of McKenzie, Tenn., on Waldren Street, South Main Street and Broadway Street.
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4/30/24
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Bruceton Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Pornography
MEMPHIS (October 7, 2022) – Carl Goodson Ragsdale, 58, of Bruceton, Tennessee, was sentenced to 12 years for distribution, …
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10/7/22
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McKENZIE (June 20) — Businesses and individuals were honored during the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s second annual banquet on Tuesday, June 20 at the Waddell Place.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 6/27/23 |
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McKENZIE — McKenzie High School changed a few items in its dress code policy this year.
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7/18/23
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McKenzie High School classes of 1960, 1963, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 2003 will meet for milestone reunions this fall.
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7/25/23
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On Sept. 29, 2022 approximately 1,200 Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard will depart from multiple locations across Tennessee to support response and recovery …
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9/29/22
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CHATTANOOGA (December 2) — In their third appearance in the Championship Round of the TSSAA Football Playoffs (2007, 2021 and 2022) the McKenzie Rebels are bringing the gold ball home to …
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 12/2/22 |
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HUNTINGDON (June 23) — Construction on a $4 million expansion and renovation project is underway at Huntngdon Primary School.
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6/27/23
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The Town of Trezevant meets July 11 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular board meeting.
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7/7/23
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Stacker, a data-driven news organization, recently compiled a list of Tennessee counties with the highest cancer rates from 2016-2020, using data from the CDC to consider the cancer rate per 100,000 people and the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people. Carroll and Henry counties both ranked high on the list.
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7/25/23
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In the past week, northwest Tennessee has experienced hot temperatures with heat indexes up to 115 degrees.
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7/12/22
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Politicians don’t like to be forced to share information. Some are more forthcoming than others but every last one of them — regardless of party — prefer to shape their own narrative without outside interference.
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By Richard Karpel
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2/7/23
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