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Dig Out Your Yearbooks: McKenzie Alumni Association Meets June 8

McKenzie High School graduates who wish for a way to rekindle friendships with old classmates, promote school pride, and help current students – look no further. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 5/30/23

Trezevant new amphitheater will soon be dedicated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Trezevant to Host Ribbon-Cutting for Naming of Park, New Amphitheater

TREZEVANT (February 13) — The Town of Trezevant has a new amphitheater, new playground and soon a newly named park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled April 14 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the city’s accomplishments. more

2/20/24

Town of Trezevant Increases Water, Sewer Rates

TREZEVANT — The Town of Trezevant Board met Tuesday, June 14 for their regular monthly meeting dealing with several continuing items and a few new items on its agenda. The board had a bare quorum with Pam Joyner and Don Barger absent. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22

Sweet Jordan’s to Open in McKenzie

McKENZIE — Sweet Jordan’s is opening in McKenzie on April 15 after a long delay after announcing its expansion in November 2021. more

4/2/24

Earth-moving equipment is preparing the site of the new multi-purpose building on the campus of McKenzie High School.

Construction Begins on MHS Multi-Purpose Facility

McKENZIE — Construction for a new multi-purpose sports and physical education facility began December 1 at McKenzie High School. Immediately as the MHS football team departed the school en route to Chattanooga for the championship game, earth-moving equipment excavated the football practice field and started construction of a new multi-purpose building. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/10/23

Dr. Justin Barden was appointed to serve as the director of schools in McKenzie.

Justin Barden to Serve as Director Of Schools

McKENZIE (April 18) — Dr. Justin Barden is the new director of schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden is a Jackson native and Jackson Central Merry graduate (1999). more

4/25/23

Dana Deem, American Legion Post 37 member and retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, and Steve Davis, VFW Post 4939 Commander and retired sergeant major of the U.S. Army, saluted the Memorial Wreath.

McKenzie Hosts Annual Memorial Day Event

McKENZIE (May 29) — Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, commemorated to honor the memory of the troops who never returned home from battle. The City of McKenzie hosted a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 10 a.m. for citizens to honor and memorialize loved ones who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 5/30/23

2024 tax filing Season Starts as IRS Begins Accepting Tax Returns Today

WASHINGTON (January 29, 2024) — The Internal Revenue Service successfully opened the 2024 tax season today by accepting and processing federal individual tax returns as the agency … more

1/30/24

Former County Commissioner Johnny Blount addressed the Commission about the reduction in Road Supervisors.

Private Act Approved to Eliminate One Road Supervisor Position

HUNTINGDON (February 12) — Members of the Carroll County Law Enforcement Committee and Rural Fire Committee held a joint session to discuss emergency services in the county. more

2/20/24

Huntingdon School Board Approves Budget, Pay

HUNTINGDON (June 16) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met in their regular monthly session on Thursday, June 16 with a busy agenda in preparation for the new school year. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22

Large Tree Removed From Veterans Park

McKENZIE (June 29) — A 100-foot tall tree was removed from the downtown Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 29. The tree was heavily damaged and rotten in much of the top. more

7/5/22

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

The steel is being erected for the new chapel on the McKenzie campus of Bethel University.

New 1,058-Seat Chapel is Under Construction at Bethel University

McKENZIE (January 2022) — The steel is being erected on Bethel University’s new chapel adjacent to the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment. more

1/10/23

Zline to Expand to Gibson County

Leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath appliances to invest in multimillion-dollar expansion Project will create 50 new jobs in Milan NASHVILLE, Tenn. … more

1/18/23

A group photo with Court of Appeals judges in front, area students in the middle, and members of the local judiciary in the back.

Area Students Hear Cases Before Court of Appeals

McKENZIE (APRIL 20) — The Tennessee Civil Court of Appeals convened at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena on Thursday, April 20. The three-judge panel heard arguments in three cases as approximately 250 students from McKenzie, Gleason, Henry County, Huntingdon, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, Bethel University and Tennessee College of Applied Technology. more

4/25/23

Peg Hamlett, administrator of elections, receives her ballot from election worker Billy Barlow.

First Week of Presidential Preference Primary Nets 184 Voters

HUNTINGDON (February 17) — The first four days of voting in the Presidential Preference Primary netted 184 voters, consisting of 144 Republicans, 40 Democrats in the two primaries. more

2/20/24

State Education Department Rules on West Carroll Case

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education recently ruled on a case involving a West Carroll student with special needs. The complaint was filed by Ryanne Parker on behalf of her son regarding special education needs and evaluations. more

6/21/22

Baptist Carroll County Celebrates Independence Day With Ceremony Honoring Veterans

HUNTINGDON (June 30) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County recently celebrated Independence Day with a ceremony honoring team members who have served in the United States military. more

7/5/22

(L to R) Road Supervisors Ronnie Wade and Ricky Scott.

Carroll County to Begin Paving Project

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, April 8 to discuss a significant paving project to be undertaken by the Carroll County Highway Department. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 4/2/24

Bill Allows Government to Take Over $1 Million Foreclosure Ad Business, Removing Notices from Local Newspapers

NASHVILLE (February 20, 2023) - The Secretary of State’s Office would gain nearly $1 million in new annual revenue under a bill that allows it to take over the business of advertising … more

By Deborah Fisher| Tennessee Coalition of Open Government | 2/23/23