Hastings is McKenzie Homecoming Queen
From the Jan 20, 2026 e-Edition
McKENZIE (January 16) — McKenzie High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday night. Prior to games against Houston County, the Homecoming court was presented and junior Ava Hastings was crowned queen.
Hastings is the 16-year-old daughter of Dru and Jamie Emerson and Darius Hastings. She was escorted by junior Cole Brown, son of Chad and Josie Brown.
Other members of the court included:
Senior Gracie Aird, 18-year-old daughter of Matt and Misty Aird, escorted by senior Carlton Townes, grandson of Carol Townes and great-grandson of Marsha Townes and Du-Jack Townes.
Senior Ashley Dunavant, 17-year-old daughter of Melissa Oswalt and James Dunavant, escorted by junior Avery Brown, son of Cody and Megan Brown.
Senior Molly French, 18-year-old daughter of Christina French and Misty Gibson, escorted by senior Eli Vinson, son of Angela Douglas.
Senior Miley Prince, 18-year-old daughter of Michael and Jessica Prince, escorted by sophomore Cooper Davidson, son of Jonathan and Lesley Davidson.
More Photos & Video
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner January 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories
Huntingdon Town Council to Consider Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant…
Aug 25, 2026
TVA Board Approves New Data Center Rates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to establish a dedicated rate structure targeting the region’s growing boom of energy-intensive data centers. The decision, approved during the board’s quarterly business meeting in…
Aug 24, 2026
Gibson County Woman Sentenced to 10 Years In Federal Prison for Child Sex Trafficking
JACKSON (August 21) — Brittany Gail Weeks, 28, formerly of Milan, Tenn., was sentenced to 120 months in prison for transporting a minor in interstate commerce with intent that the minor engage in prostitution. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of…
Aug 24, 2026
Sweet Tea Fest Car Show
The car show at the Sweet Tea Festival attracted some beautiful cars - both new and old, including one EV Ford F150. The event was held on the parking lot of McKenzie Banking Company on Saturday.
Aug 23, 2026
