McKenzie School Board Agenda
October 29, 2024
November 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office on Bell Avenue.
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UT Enrollment on Pace to Exceed Target
October 29, 2024
KNOXVILLE — Despite declining national college enrollment trends, the University of Tennessee System (UT System) has experienced five consecutive years of record growth, with a current enrollment of 62,208 students, marking a 18.4% increase since 2020. This growth trajectory positions the UT System to exceed its 2030 goal of 71,000 students across all campuses.
McKenzie Elementary Fall School Festival Raises $25,281
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE (October 26) - McKenzie Elementary School hosted its annual Fall Festival Saturday, raising $25,281 for the school.
MMS Splits Wins with Bradford
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE (October 21) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Bradford Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Red Devils pulled away in the second quarter to top the Lady Rebels, 42-15. The Rebels likewise made their mark in the second frame, outscoring the Red Devils 7-0 en route to a 38-15 victory.
Calendar 10-29-24
October 29, 2024
Habitat For Humanity Gala is November 7 The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala is Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Carroll County General Sessions Court Report
October 29, 2024
HUNTINGDON (October 23) — The follow cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on October 23.
Rebels Cage Giles County Bobcats
October 29, 2024
PULASKI (October 25) — On Friday, the McKenzie Rebels made the two-and-half-hour trek to Pulaski, Tennessee to take on the 3A Giles County Bobcats. Despite a slow first quarter, the Rebels picked up their ninth win of the season with the 47-14 victory.
Property Transfers
October 29, 2024
Robert E. Scott to Charles Michael and Doris Ann Smith in District 13.
Bassmasters Releases Nationwide Video Saluting Bethel University’s Bass Program
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Bassmasters recently released a nationwide video saluting the success of the Bethel University Bass program.
Recipes 10-29-24
October 29, 2024
Chicken Noodle Soup
Rotary Donates AED Units to McKenzie Fire
October 29, 2024
McKenzie Fire Chief Brian Tucker, Battalion Jason Arnold received two AED units courtesy of the McKenzie Rotary Club in conjunction with Friends of Heart.
Huntingdon Council Honors Departing Members, Approves Wastewater Bid
October 29, 2024
HUNTINGDON (October 22) — Mayor Nina Smothers and the town council honored three departing members at Tuesday’s meeting. Carl Byars, Charles Hodges and Lori Nolen are not seeking reelection in next month’s election.
TCAT Henry/Carroll Names SOAR Recipients
October 29, 2024
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll announces the local recipients of the College System of Tennessee (TBR) Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards (SOAR).
Industrial Access Road Under Construction in Huntingdon
October 29, 2024
HUNTINGDON — Tennessee Department of Transportation authorized the construction of an industrial access road into Huntingdon Industrial Park-South, along State Route 22 South.
Henry County Commission Approves $60.5M Paris Crossing Shopping Center Plan
October 29, 2024
PARIS (October 21) — The Henry County Commission approved an economic development plan for the planned $60.5M Paris Crossing Shopping Center.
Early Voting Ends October 31
October 29, 2024
TENNESSEE (October 28) — Approximately 5,512 Carroll Countians have cast their votes since early voting started on October 16 in Tennessee. Early voting continues until October 31.
Williams Furniture Company Has New Owner
October 29, 2024
McKENZIE — Williams Furniture Company, 26 Broadway Street, in downtown McKenzie has sold the furniture store in downtown McKenzie to Tony Prince, owner of Premier Furniture and Bedding in Union City and Jackson. He assumes ownership on November 1.
A Tribute to Mr. Pruneau
October 29, 2024
When a person dies, it sends ripples like an earthquake. Some people are at the epicenter while others barely feel a tremor. Unfortunately for our small community, the ripples of Mr. Charles Pruneau’s death were felt far and wide as any good teacher’s influence has an immeasurable reach in the world, but Mr. Pruneau was so much more than just an educator.
Letter to the Editor: Bro. Fred Morris
October 29, 2024
Dear Editor, McKenzie needs The McKenzie Banner because of its experience of more than a century of honestly and effectively publishing the news and events of interest to its readers.
McKenzie, West Carroll Locked in First, Fourth in Region 6-1A; Huntingdon’s 6-2A Wide Open
October 29, 2024
With one week to go in the regular season, teams find themselves in one of three positions.
