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FORT HOOD, Texas — After 33 years of active military service, McKenzie native Pietz L. Pearson recently retired from the United States Army, where he held the position of Sergeant First Class (SFC).
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11/7/25
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West Carroll High School is proud to recognize the October Eagles of the Month, honoring a student, teacher and community supporter who go above and beyond to demonstrate War Eagle pride.
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Courtesy West Carroll Special School District
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11/6/25
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Students from the West Carroll FFA recently traveled to Indianapolis to attend the National FFA Convention and Expo, an event designed to help young leaders develop agricultural knowledge, teamwork and career readiness skills.
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Courtesy West Carroll Special School District
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11/6/25
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McKENZIE — The McKenzie High School Class of 2026 recently selected senior superlatives. Chosen as Mr. and Miss MHS were Carlton Townes and Carli Beeler.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/5/25 |
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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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Leaders from McKenzie-area industries gathered at Bethel’s Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment Friday, October 10, for the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board’s annual Manufacturing Breakfast, celebrating Manufacturing Month.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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Kicking off Manufacturing Month festivities, the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry scheduled factory tours at VP Racing’s Plastic Product Formers and Pottery Direct Wednesday, October 8.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 22) — Continuing Manufacturing Month celebrations, members from the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board toured McKenzie’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll campus Wednesday, October 22.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 24) — In an initiative to keep McKenzie’s future technical workers in the community after school, McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board Director Monica Heath invited students from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Henry/Carroll (TCAT) McKenzie campus to tour Plastic Product Formers and Pottery Direct.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies tells the story of Jack Kelly - a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragtag band of teenage “newsies” who dream of a better life far from the hardships of the streets.
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11/4/25
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we kicked off the month with a visit from Megan Webb, a public health educator from the Tennessee Department of Health.
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By Sheila Willis
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11/4/25
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How does your definition of love evolve as you age? Has your definition of love changed in 50 years?
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 21) — Matt Aird of Lewis and Aird Associates, was the featured speaker at the meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club on October 21.
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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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11/4/25
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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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11/4/25
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West Carroll Special School District welcomes Kaitlin Williams to the West Carroll Jr/Sr High team.
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11/4/25
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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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11/4/25
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Beginning what they hope to make an annual tradition, staff from the Cherrywood Post Acute assisted living facility, located at 175 Hospital Drive in McKenzie, hosted a trunk-or-treat event Thursday, October 30.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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McKENZIE (October 28) — On an otherwise cold and rainy night, Hometown Health Clinic stirred up some Halloween fun Tuesday with Homer’s Halloween Hootenanny — named after Homer, the clinic’s canine mascot.
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By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 11/4/25 |
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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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11/4/25
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