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Paris, Tenn. – It’s official. By a 9-5 vote—and after months of negotiations and often heated discussion–the Henry County Commission Monday voted to approve the lease agreement with West Tennessee Healthcare that will allow West Tennessee to assume operation of Henry County Medical Center.
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By Shannon McFarlin
WENK/WTPR Newsroom | 7/30/24 |
CARROLL COUNTY (July 27) — The November 5 general elections include the U.S. President, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senators, State Representatives, and local municipalities.
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7/30/24
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HUNTINGDON (July 25) — The Carroll County Electric Department Board of Directors met July 25 and elected officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year beginning July 1.
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McKENZIE (July 25) —With the school year just around the corner, crews are hard at work on paving projects at McKenzie Middle School and McKenzie High School. New culverts are also being installed at MMS.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/30/24 |
The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the central office.
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The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, August 8 at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows:
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Early voting in Tennessee ended July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. The actual election day is August 1 at the assigned precincts.
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Northwest Tennessee Tourism announces its official #731EatWeek Restaurant Partner List.
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CANTON, Ohio — Former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis was named one of seven players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. The Enshrinement ceremony is Saturday, August 3 at noon ET and airs live on ESPN.
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HUNTINGDON (July 23) — The meeting room at Huntingdon City Hall was packed Tuesday as the Town Council honored Huntingdon High School athletes for their impressive performances at the state level.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/30/24 |
You talk about an interesting time to be an American.
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By Kesley Colbert
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“How?” and “Why?” are two questions we chase, mainly because we want things to make sense to us, which makes a lot of sense. But sometimes, pursuing the answers to those questions muddies the waters in a marriage.
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By David Johnson
banner@mckenziebanner.com | 7/30/24 |
McKENZIE (July 20) — The Webb Alumni Association hosted a ribbon-cutting Saturday to celebrate Webb Public School’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 7/23/24 |
HUNTINGDON (July 16) — Thanks to two grants, Huntingdon Special School District will soon add its sixth Pre-K classroom.
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As July draws to a close, schools are solidifying plans for the return of teachers and students.
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NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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McKENZIE (July 19) — The parking spaces on the east side of Broadway were re-striped Friday to complete the process of transitioning the downtown street from one-way back to its original two-way layout.
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CARROLL COUNTY — The November 5 general elections include the U.S. President, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senators, State Representatives, and local municipalities.
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7/23/24
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Martin Paving Company is almost complete with paving projects at the three West Carroll School District sites.
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HUNTINGDON (July 19) — The Carroll County Complex is undergoing much needed renovations. Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, the Carroll County Commission pledged $500,000 for maintenance, repair and improvements.
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