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HUNTINGDON (October 30) — Huntingdon Primary School hosted the Blue and Gold Boo Bash Thursday for a mix of school spirit and Halloween fun.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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Students from McKenzie High School and Bethel University, plus teachers and principals from the McKenzie Special School District, dressed as familiar Disney characters to make the reading night a success.
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This year, Bethel started a new Homecoming tradition. It is one that celebrates the incredible students, faculty and staff who make this community so special.
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West Carroll Special School District welcomes Kaitlin Williams to the West Carroll Jr/Sr High team.
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WEST CARROLL (October 29) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its newest round of students of the week for Week Five (October 27-31) from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools.
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McKENZIE (October 28) — Bethel University President Perry Moulds addressed the McKenzie Rotary Club, offering an inside look at the university’s current status and future direction.
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THOMPSON’S STATION, Tenn. — Tennessee Small Bands Division I competition was held at Independence High School on Saturday, November 1. Sixteen bands competed.
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McKENZIE (October 21) — Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Holt visited McKenzie High School teacher Lindsey Parham's landscape and turf class to talk with high school students about the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDOA).
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 30) — In a special-called meeting, the McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board of Education met to discuss a potential 25-cent increase in McKenzie’s property tax rate to fund the 2026-27 school year.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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West Carroll Elementary School continues to celebrate student excellence through its SOAR Awards program, which recognizes students who demonstrate the school’s core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect.
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Courtesy of Shanna Pafford, West Carroll Elementary School
shanna.pafford@wcssd.org | 10/28/25 |
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McKENZIE — Bethel University installed new signage at the intersection of State Route 22 and University Drive.
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10/28/25
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For the first time in the new decade, McKenzie’s littlest Rebels had the chance to cheer at Randy Thomas Field during the McKenzie Rebels’ football halftime show Friday, October 24.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 10/28/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 25) — McKenzie Elementary School PTO hosted its annual Fall Festival Saturday, raising $27,567 for the school.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/28/25 |
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WEST CARROLL (October 20) — The West Carroll Special School District announced its newest round of students of the week for October 20-24 from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools.
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10/21/25
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YUCATAN, Mexico — Four high school students from Gleason and Greenfield were immersed in historic Mayan and Mexican culture during their fall break when they traveled with Bethel University Global Studies.
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10/21/25
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McKENZIE (October 7) — In the first of two visits from Lifeline Blood Services this school year, McKenzie High School students exceeded the school’s goal of donating 40 units of blood. By the end of the day, Lifeline received 49 units of blood.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 10/14/25 |
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TREZEVANT — West Carroll Elementary School brought stories to life on Thursday evening, October 9, during its Literacy Night Story Walk at the Trezevant Community Park.
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10/14/25
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HUNTINGDON (October 10) — Blaine Todd and Claudia Cooper were selected as Mr. and Miss Huntingdon High School. That honor was announced during the annual HHS Homecoming Pep Rally on the steps of the Carroll County Courthouse on October 10.
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10/14/25
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Huntingdon senior Claudia Cooper was named homecoming queen at halftime of the Huntingdon Mustangs game with Harpeth.
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By Russell Bush
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 10/14/25 |
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On October 9, West Carroll announced its newest round of students of the week from its primary, elementary and junior/senior high schools. The three students — Daizy Tripp, Faith Pitts and Mackenzie Finley — were each nominated for their go-getter attitudes, kindness and willingness to work.
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10/14/25
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