Cloudy, 77°
Wind: mph,
Welcome to our new web site!
To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.
During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.
|
For decades, Ike Gilbert has worked to ensure that the legacy of Webb School remains alive. As a leader in the Webb School Alumni Association, he has dedicated himself to preserving the memory of the historic Black school in McKenzie.
more
2/25/25
|
|
James Hunt grew up knowing that success meant hard work. At Webb High School, that belief was reinforced daily—by strict teachers, high expectations, and the understanding that nothing would come easy.
more
2/25/25
|
|
Charles “Charlie” Scates has dedicated much of his life to education, both as a student and as a teacher. A native of Trezevant, he attended Webb High School, graduating in 1959.
more
2/25/25
|
|
Daisy Nolen Dudley, a 1957 graduate of Webb High School, has left an indelible mark on the McKenzie community through her decades of service as an educator.
more
2/25/25
|
|
Desegregation began in McKenzie schools in the fall of 1965 when a small number of black students in each grade were selected to transfer from Webb School to McKenzie public schools.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
|
Tara Tansil-Gentry has built a life of excellence on the court, in the classroom, and within the community. From a standout basketball career to shaping future educators at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM), her journey is one of dedication, adaptability, and a deep-rooted passion for service.
more
By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
|
The melting pot that is America offers opportunities to those willing to seize them, but sometimes, what America gets out of the exchange is even more valuable.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
|
When John D. Williams looks back on his years at Webb High School, he doesn’t just think about textbooks and lessons. He remembers the guidance, discipline, and sense of purpose that shaped his future.
more
2/25/25
|
|
Service is second nature to Kim Bell Webb. Whether providing school supplies for children, delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need, or organizing breast cancer awareness events, her work in the community is constant.
more
2/25/25
|
|
In the fall of 1965, desegregation began in McKenzie schools. A handful of black students in each grade were selected to transfer from Webb School to McKenzie public schools.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
|
William Milam, Jr., better known as “Junior,” has dedicated his life to service, both to community and to country. It’s a trait he attributes directly to an act of kindness he experienced in the wake of a tragedy at a young age.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/25/25 |
|
UT Vols Chronicles Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley in a documentary on Youtube. Ensley was born in Alaska and moved to Huntingdon, Tenn.. where he was a two-sport top athlete in baseball and football.
more
2/18/25
|
|
Bethel University alum Dianne Dennis will speak in honor of Black History Month at the Dickey Fine Arts Building on Tuesday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
more
2/18/25
|
|
The Voice premiered February 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. and will feature a Bethel University graduate, who participated in the Renaissance program. The NBC broadcast includes Emily McGill of Jackson.
more
2/18/25
|
|
ATWOOD (February 13) — Senior Chloe Williams was crowned West Carroll High School Homecoming Queen Thursday during pregame festivities.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/18/25 |
|
JACKSON (FEBRUARY 16) — Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2025: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran and the Sue Shelton White Award.
more
2/18/25
|
|
McKENZIE — West Tennessee Brewing announces the opening of its first satellite taproom in downtown McKenzie, with an anticipated opening date of March 15, 2025.
more
2/18/25
|
|
McKENZIE — Battalion Chief Jason Arnold has joined Tennessee’s statewide crisis response strike team, a unit formed under the Tennessee Fire Chaplains Association and the Department of Health. The team provides mental health and crisis support to first responders and the public during natural disasters and emergencies.
more
By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 2/18/25 |
|
McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.
more
2/18/25
|
|
McKENZIE (February 7) — Senior Sophie Pate was crowned McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday during pregame festivities.
more
By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 2/11/25 |