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First responders in the life-saving incident were (L to R): Lieutenant/Paramedic Jonathan Castleman, McKenzie Fire Department; Battalion Chief/Advanced EMT Jason Arnold, McKenzie Fire Department; Firefighter/EMR Lacey Lane, McKenzie Fire Department; Trey Silliman Paramedic, Priority EMS; and Chaz Prestwood, Advanced EMT, Priority EMS.

McKENZIE — First responders with McKenzie Fire/Rescue and Baptist EMS revived a patient who went into cardiac arrest while he was being packaged for transport by EMS. more

6/10/25

Gasoline Prices Decline During Week

TENNESSEE (June 9) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. more

6/10/25

Henry County Hospital Launches Newly Remodeled State-of-the-Art Surgery Center

PARIS — WTH–Henry County Hospital is proud to announce the official launch of surgical services at the newly remodeled West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Surgery, located at 1002 Cornerstone Drive, Suite B, in Paris, Tenn. more

6/10/25

Recipes 6-10-25

Peanut Butter Pie 2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 cup powdered sugar more

6/10/25

Olivia Arnold is the 2025-26 Drum Major for the Bethel University Regiment, the university's marching band.

Olivia Arnold, the new Drum Major for the Bethel University Renaissance Regiment

McKENZIE — Olivia Arnold, the valedictorian of the 2024 class at West Carroll High School, is the new drum major for the Bethel University Regiment, the university’s marching band. A … more

6/10/25

McKenzie's Maxwell Earns Professional Surveyor License

Austin (AJ) Maxwell of McKenzie has officially earned his Professional Surveyor License in the state of Tennessee, marking a major milestone in his professional journey. This achievement follows his successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Surveying Exam and the Tennessee State Specific Exam. more

6/9/25

West Carroll's LaPointe Earns Professional Survey’s License

Tyler LaPointe of Paris, a West Carroll graduate, earned his Professional Surveyor’s License, a testament to his dedication, technical expertise and leadership in the field of land surveying. With a career spanning both civilian and military roles, he has continually demonstrated a commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development. more

6/9/25

Happy Book Stack staff pause during a bustling first hour of business. Pictured are (L to R): owner David Jacobs, Store Manager Stephanie McClerkin, Assistant Manager Lollie Brown, Haven Wood, Madison McClain, Cat Robin and Jo Dillahunty.

Happy Book Stack Opens in McKenzie

McKENZIE (June 9) — Downtown McKenzie gained another new business as The Happy Book Stack opened its doors for the first time Monday morning. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25

From left, Steve Bomar, Carl Byars and Steve Morris provided music on W.O. Warren Drive for the block party. Not pictured is Mike Wilson, who was also in the rotation of musicians.

McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Hosts Shrimp Boil, Block Party

McKENZIE (June 7) — The McKenzie Senior Citizens Center hosted its third annual shrimp boil and block party Saturday. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25

Seth Hatchett of Huntingdon, a rising senior triple-major at UT Martin, was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in its 2025 cohort. He is majoring in electrical engineering, cell and molecular biology and general chemistry. He plans to graduate in spring 2027. Hatchett is shown sitting outside of the Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building on the UT Martin campus.

UTM Student from Huntingdon Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

MARTIN — Seth Hatchett, a rising senior triple-major at the University of Tennessee at Martin from Huntingdon, was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in its 2025 cohort. Hatchett is the seventh UT Martin student to earn the prestigious scholarship or its honorable mention status. more

6/9/25

Prospective adopters visit kittens at the CCHS Kitten Shower. Pictured are (L to R): Chance Crain of Paris, Ashley Donaldson of Paris, Crystal King (CCHS member) of Huntingdon, Lauren Hickman of McKenzie, Lynda Hickman (seated) of McKenzie and Chris Whitfield of McKenzie.

Carroll County Humane Society Hosts Kitten Shower

McKENZIE (June 5) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted a Kitten Shower Thursday evening at the shelter. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/6/25

Area Educators to Participate in WestTeach

The 2025 WestTeach Class—the seventh cohort—represents 19 school districts across 14 counties in West Tennessee. This exceptional group of educators will embark on their leadership … more

6/5/25

(L to R) Perry Cook Post Adjutant, Sara Smith - Citizenship, Trevor Boyd - Boys State, Ramon Sala - Boys State, Bronson McGinnis - Americanism and Charles Sanders - Post Chaplain. Congratulations to all students. Keep up the good work.

American Legion Awards Central Students

In May, American Legion Post 180 of Bruceton recognized Central High School students for citizenship, boys state, and Americanism during the end-of-year Central Awards Banquet held at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. more

6/3/25

Numerous Rotary dignitaries were on hand to thank Ash Young for his generous donation. (L to R): Rotary Governor Darrell Ailshie, Past District Governor Ed Perkins, Ash Young, Past District Governor Eddie Allred and Past District Governor Robert Huffman.

Young Honored by Rotary

McKENZIE (May 27) — Local businessman and philanthropist, Ash Young, CEO of Cachengo, was recently recognized for his financial contribution to Rotary International. more

6/3/25

The McKenzie Industrial Board and Chamber was represented by: Executive Director Monica Heath, Joel Washburn, Chuck Sisson, Ricky Price, Christy Williams, John Wright, Mark Anderson, II, and Mayor Ryan Griffin.

Northwest Tennessee Tourism Hosts Legislative Breakfast

UNION CITY (May 23) — Northwest Tennessee Tourism Association held its third annual Legislative Breakfast at Discovery Park in Union City. more

6/3/25

Splash Pad, Harmony Park Opens for Season

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Station Splash Pad reopened on Tuesday, May 27 to the delight of area children. more

6/3/25

Lakeside Senior Living News

The beautiful Spring days of May brought many occasions for celebration at Lakeside Senior Living Community. more

By Sheila Willis | 6/3/25

Pictured (L to R): EVS Partners — Cindy Bauer, Teresa Wood, and Sandy Girard.

Henry County Hospital Keeps It Spotless

PARIS (May 28) — West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital has earned a prestigious 5-star rating for cleanliness from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). more

6/3/25

Xavier Jimenez Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

Xavier Jimenez of McKenzie, Tennessee, recently was awarded a Study Abroad Grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi--the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor … more

6/3/25

Staff, trustees and program participants at the Obion River District Association Homecoming (L to R): Front Row - Rev. Terry Fuller, Rev. Daniel Wynne, Rev. Leroy Brent, Rev. Devon Cunningham and Rev. Chris Johnson; Second Row - Debbie Moore, Daisy Dudley, Regina Turner, Martha Greer, Fay Hooker, Dorothy Pruitt, Willie M. Hill and Danny Donaldson; Third Row - Andrea Fuller, Felicia Taylor, Owens Taylor, William D. Sowell, Lincoln Barnett, Johnnie Moore and Daryl Williams; Back Row - Rev. Nelson Falls, Jessie Harrell, Edgar Harrell and Tommie Hooker.

Obion River District Association Celebrates 150 Years

McKENZIE (June 1) — The Obion River District Association, a regional organization of churches headquartered in McKenzie, held its annual Homecoming Sunday evening and marked 150 years of worship and fellowship. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/2/25