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NASHVILLE (March 24) — A new Tennessee law raises the maximum allowable interest rate on certain small-dollar loans to 36 percent, up from the previous 30 percent cap. The change affects industrial loan and thrift companies, which include many of the state’s payday and title lenders.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its annual Easter Egg Drop at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, April 12.
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McKENZIE (March 20) — The Carroll County Historical Society and the Gordon Browning Museum recently received a $1,000 museum grant from the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The nomination was made by the Chickasaw Bluff Chapter.
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Courtesy Toni Kee
Carroll County Historical Society | 3/25/25 |
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Eight members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the March FCE meeting.
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HUNTINGDON — Northwest Tennessee Tourism is hosting its first-ever Cornerstone Awards at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on April 3, 6 p.m. Individual tickets are $25.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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MURFREESBORO (March 14) — Middle Tennessee State University congratulates the students who received their degrees at its fall 2024 commencement ceremony.
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West Carroll Elementary School (WCES) continues its tradition of celebrating outstanding students through its SOAR Awards program, recognizing those who embody the school’s core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect.
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McKENZIE(March 18) — The McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, as its guest speaker on Tuesday.
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ATWOOD — Freshmen and sophomores at West Carroll High School have taken a significant step toward workplace readiness by earning their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications through Career Exploration and Career Advising courses.
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West Carroll Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Week from March 3 to 7 with a variety of engaging activities designed to foster a love for reading among students.
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HUNTINGDON (March 19) — The Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon at the board office.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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McKENZIE — City officials, department supervisors, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and McKenzie Industrial Board participated in leadership training led by Joe Barker, executive director of the Southwest Tennessee Development District, on Friday, March 21, at the Vera Low Center on the Bethel University campus.
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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Hometown Health Clinic, previously McKenzie Medical Center, serves patients at seven locations across northwest Tennessee.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Register of Deeds Office has served as the official keeper of property records, legal documents, and historical archives for generations.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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HUNTINGDON — For more than two decades, Rita Jones has served Carroll County as a dedicated public official in the Assessor of Property office.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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McKENZIE — Balancing a high-powered corporate career with a strong commitment to family is no small feat, yet Christie Chappell has managed both with determination and success.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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For Peg Hamlett, serving as the Certified Administrator of Elections (AOE) for Carroll County is about more than managing ballots—it’s about upholding the integrity of the democratic process.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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Pam Joyner is a McLemoresville native who dedicated her life to education and has now answered a second calling in public service as the vice-mayor of Trezevant.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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McKENZIE — For decades, Ruth Coleman Morris played a pivotal role in shaping McKenzie’s financial, educational, and religious institutions.
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By Joel Lancaster
jlancaster@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |
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Juanita Jones is a McKenzie native now working to improve the lives of youth in Jackson with the ultimate goal of breaking generational cycles as founder and executive director of Keep My Hood Good.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 3/25/25 |