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Pictured are Gracelyn Eaves, standing, along with Bethel student Mercedes Wright and a technician with Red Cross.

McKENZIE — Bethel University held a blood drive on the McKenzie campus and exceeded its goal in blood donations. more

9/26/23

Huntingdon Band Hosts Marching Competition

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon Marching Band is hosting its annual marching invitational at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. more

9/26/23

McKenzie School Board Agenda

McKenzie School Board Agenda for October 3 at 5:30 p.m. McKenzie Elementary School Library. more

9/26/23

Huntingdon Schools Add Medical Clinics On Campus

HUNTINGDON (September 20) — A medical clinic will soon be added to the three campuses of Huntingdon Special School District. During the September 20 meeting of the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education, board members approved Huntingdon-based Evans Medical Clinic as the on-site provider of medical services. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/26/23

McKenzie Band Earns First At Marching Competition

McKenzie Marching Rebels competed in the South Gibson Marching Invitational held Saturday. A total of 19 bands competed. McKenzie placed first in Band in Class A competition, third place in field commander, and first place in color guard. more

9/19/23

Gleason Junior High held its 2013 football homecoming on Thursday, September 14. Pictured are the queen and her court. (L to R) Eighth Grade Representative — Emili Tillman; Flower Girl — Fallon Kames; Queen — Addison Aeschbacker; Crown Bearer — Ellison Orr; Seventh Grade Representative — Karlie Wilson; and Sixth Grade Representative — Kinley Baumgartel.

Gleason Junior High Homecoming 2023

Gleason Junior High held its 2013 football homecoming on Thursday, September 14. more

9/19/23

BIG BUDGETING — West Carroll Special School District Superintendent Preston Caldwell presented the WCSSD school board with a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday night, Sept. 7. The newly approved budget includes a 6.25 percent raise for all employees in the district.

West Carroll Approves $10M Budget, 6.25% Salary Increase for All Employees

ATWOOD (September 7) — The West Carroll Special School District school board approved a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. This budget includes a 6.25 percent salary increase for all employees of the district. more

By Caleb Revill
(Milan) Mirror-Exchange | 9/12/23

Kerby is West Carroll Homecoming Queen

West Carroll High School held its 2023 Football Homecoming on Friday, September 8. The royalty was crowned in pre-game ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. more

9/12/23

Dr. Justin Barden - Director of Schools, Substitute Bus Driver

McKENZIE — Dr. Justin Barden is in his first three months of service as the director of schools in McKenzie. One day last week, he temporarily accepted another assignment: substitute bus driver. more

9/5/23

Senior Madison Mann, daughter of Jacqualyn Ramsey and Ryan Mann, was crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by Pate Tippitt.

Mann Crowned Huntingdon High School Homecoming Queen

HUNTINGDON (September 1) — As part of its annual Homecoming tradition, Huntingdon High School crowned a student as its queen. more

9/5/23

Bethel University-Tenn. had a 100 percent pass rate for its nursing program on the state board exam.

Bethel 2023 Nursing Class Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate

McKENZIE — Bethel University’s 2023 nursing class achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the NCLEX exam for nursing licensure. The 14 students in the class graduated May 6, 2023, … more

9/3/23

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1983 who attended their 40-year class reunion included (Front L-R) — Jackie Amatangelo Bass, Michelle Beasley Weirs. (Seated L-R) Kim Bell Webb, Shirley Jones, Jennifer Bledsoe, Starla Putman McCallister, Marty Fisher Spann, Janet Warren Riddick, Lisa Aldridge Newman, Lori Ellis Robertson, Sherry Bowden Jeanmarie. (Standing -First Row) Jerry Brawner, Louis Wayne Webb, Sonya Ruddell Ozment, Cathy Mann Phillips, James Berry, Lisa Carrell Ellis, Rina Beard Prosser, Helen Poole Hale, Crystal Powell Plentovich, Steve Blackburn, Jimmy Potts, Mistee Vinson Cooper, Anthony Moore, Mark Anderson. (Standing -Back Row) Brad Camp, David Curtis, Rickey Beadles, Kevin Traywick, Steven Prosser, Bassam Faleh, Mohammed Faleh, Greg Pace, Kelly Headden, Mike Hayes, Tim McBride. Not pictured: Kechia Dudley, Denise Lewis Buffington. Photo by Carol Ridley Nanney

McKenzie High Class of 1983 Holds 40-Year Reunion

Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1983 gathered the weekend of August 25-26 for their first class reunion in 20 years. The class graduated 108 members 40 years ago. 38 classmates attended … more

9/3/23

Lee Lawrence ‘Wild Thang’ dropping an elbow on his competitor in the wrestling ring.

‘Wild Thang’ Lee Lawrence Prevails in Exhibition Match

GLEASON (August 26) — Gleason School Principal Lee Lawrence entered his alternate ‘ego’ when he appeared as ‘Wild Thang’ in an exhibition wrestling match at Gleason School on Saturday night. more

8/29/23

Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University, was the speaker at the opening of the 2023-24 school year at Bethel. He is retiring on December 31.

Bethel Hosts Convocation To Begin Semester

Bethel University students, faculty, and staff officially kicked off the new school year on Tuesday, August 22 with the annual Convocation service held in Crisp Arena. more

8/29/23

September McKenzie School Board Agenda

The McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office on Bell Avenue, McKenzie. more

8/29/23

TCAT Graduation is Friday

Friday, August 25 is the date set for the TCAT McKenzie Class of 2023 Summer Graduation. Commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker is Dr. Bradley White, retired TCAT McKenzie President. more

8/22/23

McKenzie High Class of 1968 Set for 55th Class Reunion

The McKenzie High School Class of 1968 is having a catered dinner for their 55th Reunion at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2023, at The Barn, 700 Hill Road, McKenzie. more

8/15/23

A drone-eye view of the Freshman Carnival on the campus of Bethel University. Local businesses, churches, and organizations participated in the event to welcome freshman to McKenzie and Bethel University.

Bethel Students Return to Campus

McKenzie — Bethel University students have returned to the McKenzie campus to begin the 2023-24 year. more

8/15/23

McKenzie School Considers Discounted Price for Students at Sporting Events

McKENZIE — (August 1) — Discounted admission prices for entry into home sporting events was the topic of discussion at the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on Tuesday, August 1. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 8/8/23

Oshyn Taylor and Jazzlyn Carroll with MES Principal Tonya Brown.

Enrollment Census Released for First Week of School

McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll and Clarksburg released the enrollment census of students for the first week of the 2023-24 school year. more

8/8/23