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Residents kicked off the New Year with a gold-and-black décor Happy Noon Year luncheon with all the fanfare of a midnight celebration. We did a countdown toast at noon with faux bubbly, sang Auld Lang Syne and declared New Years Resolutions.
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By Sheila Willis
Activities Director | 2/11/25 |
FSB Insurance, a trusted name in the region for insurance services, has officially rebranded as Sunstar Insurance Tennessee, reflecting its long-standing affiliation with Sunstar Insurance Group, the 30th largest independent agency in the nation. While the name is changing, the same familiar faces and dedicated service remain unchanged.
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2/11/25
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For over nine decades, a cornerstone of downtown McKenzie has been McKenzie Banking Company. Though the financial institution has grown into a regional presence as Foundation Bank, with six locations across northwest Tennessee, it remains, as the sign says, “your hometown bank since 1934.”
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/11/25 |
McKENZIE (February 4) — Tina Prescott, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, was the featured speaker for the McKenzie Rotary Club. In recent months, West Tennessee Healthcare began managing Henry County Hospital.
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2/11/25
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PARIS — West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) is expanding its Dog Therapy Program to Henry County Hospital in Paris, bringing the benefits of animal-assisted therapy to more patients in the region.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 2/4/25 |
HUNTINGDON (January 28) — The Carroll County Commission recently donated $50,000 worth of trauma kits/bags to the school systems within the county.
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2/4/25
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McKENZIE (February 1) — Dilla’s Boutique held its grand opening on Saturday, February 1 at its 181 S. Main Street, McKenzie location.
Jackelyne Padilla opened the new boutique inside …
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2/3/25
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McKENZIE (January 28) — Kasey Muench of NWTN Tourism Association presented a program highlighting the impact of tourism on the local community and exploring opportunities for partnership to amplify this effect.
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2/3/25
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HUNTINGDON (January 25) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is marking a monumental milestone as it celebrates its 20th performance season this summer, thanks in part to the unwavering support of Ray Smith.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 1/28/25 |
McKENZIE (January 21) — Bethel University hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce the appointment of Chris Springer as the next Wildcat head football coach.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 1/28/25 |
McKENZIE — Ashley Bell is opening Cedar Street Studio on February 1 in downtown McKenzie. The women’s boutique, located at 2375 Cedar, features clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
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1/21/25
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Downtown McKenzie continues to see rejuvenation as another business prepares to open its doors this spring.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 1/21/25 |
McKENZIE — Overflow Church was honored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and recognized as a Certified Recovery Congregation.
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1/21/25
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McKENZIE (January 20) — Defying the cold weather, a small group of area citizens rallied and marched in memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in celebration of his birthday.
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1/21/25
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A familiar name to those who frequent festivals and other outdoor events has taken root in downtown McKenzie.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 1/21/25 |
Over a decade ago, McKenzie middle schooler Anna Anderson made a bold declaration to Dr. Mark Smith during an eye exam: “I want to be an eye doctor, and I’m going to work with you one day.”
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 1/14/25 |
McKENZIE — McKenzie will soon have a bookstore/coffee shop combination at 55 Broadway in downtown McKenzie.
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1/14/25
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HUNTINGDON (January 7) — McKenzie’s Jonathan Gaskins has been named Chief of the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. Following Tuesday's interviews conducted by the Carroll County Rural Fire Committee, Gaskins was selected to lead the county’s fire service.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/14/25 |
McKENZIE (January 10) — Winter Storm Cora blew in Friday morning, locking down a great portion of the Southeastern United States.
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1/14/25
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There will be possible daytime or nighttime lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties.
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1/7/25
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