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(L to R) Members of the 35th WestStar class are Front Row (seated): Margaret Taylor, Legon Roberson, Skye Prince, Chasity Burns, Chris Williams, Madison Endres, Timbo White, Sonya Covington, Kenra Simpson and Lindee McCurley; Second Row: Rakaya Humphreys, Logan Rogers, Alisha Melton, James Sneed, Jerri Moore, Sheree Douglas, Darren Walker, Teena Jarmon, Erica Bell, Angela Inman, Jennifer Smiley (WestStar assistant director and honorary class member), Bethany Edwards, Amanda Walker, Jason Fleming, Keith Dooley, Terry Bell, Don McCorry and Dr. Mary Giles; Back Row: Zach Bay, Bob Shutt, Derek Kissell, Jennie Keel, Terry McDade, Austin Kissell and Hayden Ellis.

Weststar Leadership Graduates 2025 Class

MARTIN (June 17) — The thirty-fifth graduating class of WestStar was honored during their official graduation ceremony in Jackson. more

6/24/25

Members and club leaders congratulated Ed Perkins for his 65 years of service in the McKenzie Rotary Club. Pictured (L to R): Misty Aird, Ricky Price, Ed Perkins and Armand Hebert.

McKenzie Rotary Pays Homage to Ed Perkins

McKENZIE (June 17) — McKenzie Rotary along with the City of McKenzie paid homage to Reverend Dr. Ed Perkins. For 65 years, Perkins has been a member of the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

6/24/25

The McKenzie Shooting Sports team participated in Shooting Hunger. Pictured are (L to R): Barrett Shepherd, Collin Whitehead, Ean Neal, Lexi Orr and Coach Craig Orr.

Shooting Hunger Draws Over 250

HUNTINGDON (June 20) — Shooting Hunger hosted its annual West Tennessee event, a Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Friday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park. The event drew over 250 participants. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/24/25

McKenzie Starts Construction on Mulberry Soccer Complex

McKENZIE (June 23) — The City of McKenzie has moved one step closer to the construction of a soccer complex to be located at Mulberry Park. more

6/24/25

Pictured at the Juneteenth Celebration are (L to R): Ike Gilbert, committee Co-President Crystal Fuller, Huntingdon councilperson Lori Dillahunty with her daughter Lorilei, Huntingdon Mayor Chad Edwards and committee Co-President Jobina Gordon.

Juneteenth Celebration Offers Fun, Fellowship

HUNTINGDON (June 21) — The Carroll County Juneteenth Celebration was Saturday at Edwards Park. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/24/25

McKENZIE (June 19) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with 24 Seven. The popular local band drew a great crowd on the square and many showed off their dance moves in front of the stage on Banner Row. This was the last Nights on Broadway event in June. Crooked Creek performs Thursday, July 17. Longshot performs Tuesday, August 5. Fajita Brothers performs Thursday, September 4. Flashback performs Thursday, September 18.

24 Seven Draws Big Nights on Broadway Crowd

McKENZIE (June 19) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with 24 Seven. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/20/25

Mayor Robert Keeton III, City Recorder Annie Hand and others distribute the approximately 60 sealed bags of items contributed by families, individuals and civic organizations to those present.

Bruceton Marks Centennial with Time Capsule Unsealing

BRUCETON (June 14) — The Town of Bruceton celebrated its centennial Saturday at Templeton Park with the unsealing of a 25-year time capsule. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

At McKenzie High School, roof work is underway and a pavilion is being constructed.

Upgrades Underway at McKenzie Schools

McKENZIE (June 16) — A plethora of upgrades are underway at the three McKenzie schools. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

Construction Progresses on TCAT in McKenzie

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25, 2024 at the McKenzie campus. more

6/17/25

MPD Assistant Chief Trey Boucher, Investigator Justin Brister, Sergeant Cody Coleman with canine Toby, and Rotary Vice-President Ricky Price.

Rotary Members Hear About McKenzie Police

McKENZIE (June 10) — Four members of the McKenzie Police Department plus one canine officer, were the program at the June 10 meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

6/17/25

Kids show off their puppets after the puppet show. Pictured are (L to R) Front Row: Zachary Watwood, Kash Keech, Kali Keech and Sophie Whitt. Back Row: Head Start family specialist Crystal Fuller, Head Start family services worker Karen Teem and children’s librarian Grace Hawkins.

County Library Summer Readers Craft Puppets

HUNTINGDON (June 12) — The Carroll County Library’s Summer Reading activities continued Thursday with puppet-making. The event was a collaboration with Northwest Tennessee Head Start. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

Sawyer Sutton, a 2025 graduate of West Carroll High School, was severely injured in a May 31 crash.

West Carroll Community Hosts Fundraisers for 2025 Graduate

West Carroll community stands with the 2025 valedictorian, Sawyer Sutton, as he begins a long recovery following an accident caused by a drunk driver. Known for his kind, quiet demeanor, Sawyer … more

6/11/25

J&J Auto Racing Builds Sprint Car for Hall of Fame Sweepstakes

McKENZIE (June 5) — The newest sprint car built by J&J Auto Racing won't see a race track for quite some time, but it will be the subject of much excitement for racing enthusiasts around the country. The car, which was custom-built to be the grand prize in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum's biennial sweepstakes fundraiser, was picked up from the downtown McKenzie shop Thursday by Addy Sullivan, special events coordinator for the nonprofit museum. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/11/25

James Greer Band Starts Nights on Broadway

McKENZIE — The annual Nights on Broadway series kicked off Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m. in downtown McKenzie with the music of the James Greer Band. more

6/10/25

The Jackson Symphony Performs at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON (June 5) — Thursday night’s performance of “Hot Nights and Cool Sounds” by The Jackson Symphony in Jackson was the perfect kickoff to summer! more

6/10/25

Pictured is Linda Swalley, who displays her homemade jelly, jam, breads, cookies, bracelets, and soon pickles. On Saturday, she also had baby bunny rabbits to sell.

Farmers Market is Now Open

McKENZIE (June 7) — McKenzie Farmers Market opened for the season on Saturday, June 7. more

6/10/25

First responders in the life-saving incident were (L to R): Lieutenant/Paramedic Jonathan Castleman, McKenzie Fire Department; Battalion Chief/Advanced EMT Jason Arnold, McKenzie Fire Department; Firefighter/EMR Lacey Lane, McKenzie Fire Department; Trey Silliman Paramedic, Priority EMS; and Chaz Prestwood, Advanced EMT, Priority EMS.

First Responders Save Life With CPR

McKENZIE — First responders with McKenzie Fire/Rescue and Baptist EMS revived a patient who went into cardiac arrest while he was being packaged for transport by EMS. more

6/10/25

Henry County Hospital Launches Newly Remodeled State-of-the-Art Surgery Center

PARIS — WTH–Henry County Hospital is proud to announce the official launch of surgical services at the newly remodeled West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Surgery, located at 1002 Cornerstone Drive, Suite B, in Paris, Tenn. more

6/10/25

Bruceton Celebrates 100 Years, Opens Time Capsule

BRUCETON, Tenn. — The Town of Bruceton celebrates its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 14, 2025, noon at 209 Cheatham Street. City officials welcome everyone to the unsealing of the … more

6/10/25

Happy Book Stack staff pause during a bustling first hour of business. Pictured are (L to R): owner David Jacobs, Store Manager Stephanie McClerkin, Assistant Manager Lollie Brown, Haven Wood, Madison McClain, Cat Robin and Jo Dillahunty.

Happy Book Stack Opens in McKenzie

McKENZIE (June 9) — Downtown McKenzie gained another new business as The Happy Book Stack opened its doors for the first time Monday morning. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25