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Gracelyn Eaves, 2023 Miss Paris Volunteer. She is a Bethel University senior majoring in pre-med studies.

Gracelyn Eaves, 20, a senior at Bethel University, returns to compete in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant next summer. The pre-professional Biology major last served as Miss Bethel University in … more

9/4/23

Carroll County Relay For Life is Saturday, September 9, 2023

Carroll County Relay For Life returns for the first time since 2019 at the Carroll County Civic Center at the Fair Grounds in Huntingdon on Sat, September 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Concessions are for … more

9/4/23

Red Cross Blood Drive at Bethel University on September 11, 2023

Red Cross Holds Blood Drive at Bethel University

9/3/23

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

Nine Arrested in McKenzie

Nine Arrested in McKenzie MCKENZIE – An ongoing joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and … more

9/3/23

McKenzie Man Dies From Motorcycle Wreck

A McKenzie man died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle wreck on August 31 on Blaylock Store Road. His Harley motorcycle exited the roadway and struck a tree. McKenzie Fire/Rescue … more

9/2/23

Bethel University's Athletic Director Brad Chappell and Michael Jasper, head coach of the Bethel University Wildcat football team. Jasper and his team were notified that Jasper will be inducted into the Bethel University Sports Hall of Fame in October 2023

Big Surprise for Coach Jasper at Wednesday Practice

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (August 30, 2023) – Each Wednesday during the football season is always another key day of practice for a team. When the Bethel University football staff and players … more

8/31/23

Unemployment Rates Mixed in Tri-Counties

NASHVILLE — The July rate of unemployment is mixed in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties. more

8/29/23

McKenzie Announces First Responder Program

Fire Chief Brian Tucker introduced a new program to McKenzie’s City Council June 8. As a way to ensure immediate care to emergency victims, the McKenzie Fire Department will partner with Priority Ambulance, through Baptist Hospital, to create a first-responder program. more

8/29/23

Huntingdon Police to Get Tasers, Body Cams

HUNTINGDON (August 22) — Huntingdon Police Department will soon have Tasers and body cameras to be worn as part of their uniform. Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved the purchase of the two items during the August 22 meeting. more

8/29/23

Huntingdon Seeks Grant for Wastewater System Improvements

HUNTINGDON (August 22) — The Town of Huntingdon is seeking a grant to upgrade its Barnett Street Wastewater Lagoon at an estimated cost of $1,442,000. more

8/29/23

Governor Don Sundquist Dies

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Today, at the Sundquist family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Don Sundquist died peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. more

8/29/23

The 2023 Pierce pumper arrived at the McKenzie Fire Station on August 24. Pictured is MFD firefighters Jonathan Castleman, Jason Arnold — Battalion Chief; Daniel Hollowell — Assistant Chief; Jonathan Gaskins — EMS Operations Chief; Chief Brian Tucker, Dr. John Nelson, Jake McDaniel, Lt. Robert Williams, Lt. Robert Ross, Roger Christian — Assistant Chief and Mayor Ryan Griffin.

McKenzie Has New Fire Pumper

McKENZIE (August 24) — The City of McKenzie’s Fire Department accepted the delivery of a new, 2023 Pierce Freightliner fire pumper on Thursday, August 24. more

8/29/23

McKenzie Native Matthew Holt and Gaither pianist performed for the home audience in the Park Theatre.

Sweet Tea Festival Shortened By Storm, Electrical Outage

McKenzie (August 26) — A Saturday afternoon thunderstorm with heavy rain and high winds shortened the annual Sweet Tea Festival in downtown McKenzie. The rains sent arts and crafts and food vendors scurrying for shelter and caused the cancellation of the music acts for Saturday evening. 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

We May Need A Lot Of Empty Bottles

Someone told me the United States is 32 trillion dollars in debt. That doesn’t hardly seem possible. A lot of government people would have to be working day and night, with both hands, to spend that much money! more

By Kesley Colbert | 8/29/23

Portrait of David Crockett idealizing him in his pioneer wares of buckskins and his long rifle.

Weekly 150: David Crockett

David Crockett emerged as a larger-than-life figure whose exploits would become the stuff of legend. Crockett would rise from humble beginnings to become a frontiersman, politician, and ultimately, a martyr in the fight for Texas’ independence. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/29/23

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Clayhill Motorsports Park on Friday, August 25, 2023. Candy Clem and Rodney Clem helped cut the ribbon for the grand reopening of the track. In the photograph are Brad Hurley, President of the Chamber, Riley Clem, Dylan and James Moon of Clayhill, and Sherry Seavers and Ginger Foster of Centennial Bank.

Clayhill Motorsports Park Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Clayhill Motorsports Park on Friday, August 25, 10 a.m. to celebrate the newly upgraded dirt racetrack and the new owners. The … more

8/25/23

McKenzie Rebels Kickoff is Delayed to 8 p.m.

McKENZIE - Due to the high index, the McKenzie High School Rebels vs. Dresden Football game on August 25, 2023 is moved back to an 8 p.m. kickoff. Temperatures on Friday are expected at … more

8/24/23