The Banner Newspaper - McKenzie, Tenn.

02/26/2025

McKenzie High School defeats Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central 89-50 in the District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament consolation game. Good luck to both the Rebels and the Tigers as they travel Saturday for the Region 6A tournament quarterfinals!

02/25/2025

The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels' furious second-half rally comes up just short as McEwen wins 64-60. Congratulations to the District 12A Runner-Up Lady Rebels! GO BIG RED!

02/25/2025

With two and a half minutes to play, this is a three-point game. (McEwen is the home team.)

02/25/2025

Heading into the final frame, the Lady Rebels have cut the deficit to seven points. McEwen leads 47-40.

02/25/2025

At the half, McEwen is leading the Lady Rebels 34-24 in the District 12A championship game.

02/25/2025

The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels are warming up for the District 12A championship game starting in just a few minutes. There's still time to head to MHS and cheer them on! GO BIG RED!

02/21/2025

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McKenzie Sweeps Milan on Senior Night

McKENZIE (February 11) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday and earned a decisive sweep over visiting Milan. Fourteen senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored prior to the games, joined on the court by family members.

The Lady Rebels pulled away in the third for a 55-38 win, and the Rebels also solidified their 61-39 victory with a strong third quarter performance.

In the pregame ceremony, senior Lady Rebel Sophie Pate was escorted by parents Chandra Pate and Joel and Amanda Pate. Manager Jacey Pinson was escorted by parents Jason and Jennifer Pinson.

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02/21/2025

Battalion Chief Jason Arnold Works To Improve Mental Health Support

McKENZIE — Battalion Chief Jason Arnold has joined Tennessee’s statewide crisis response strike team, a unit formed under the Tennessee Fire Chaplains Association and the Department of Health. The team provides mental health and crisis support to first responders and the public during natural disasters and emergencies.

Arnold, a lifelong McKenzie resident, recently completed training for the team and says it gave him valuable insight. “I gained a lot of knowledge about helping first responders cope with difficult calls and crisis situations,” he said. “We’re also trained to assist the public in times of natural disasters, like tornadoes and floods.”

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02/21/2025

FSB Insurance Becomes Sunstar Insurance Tennessee
Same Team, New Name
FSB Insurance, a trusted name in the region for insurance services, has officially rebranded as Sunstar Insurance Tennessee, reflecting its long-standing affiliation with Sunstar Insurance Group, the 30th largest independent agency in the nation. While the name is changing, the same familiar faces and dedicated service remain unchanged.
“We’ve been a division of Sunstar Insurance Group for almost eight years, and this transition simply brings all eight Tennessee locations under one name,” said Micki Cunningham, McKenzie branch manager. “Customers can expect the same great service, same team, and same commitment to our community.”
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02/21/2025

McKenzie Banking Company: ‘Your Hometown Bank Since 1934’

For over nine decades, a cornerstone of downtown McKenzie has been McKenzie Banking Company. Though the financial institution has grown into a regional presence as Foundation Bank, with six locations across northwest Tennessee, it remains, as the sign says, “your hometown bank since 1934.”

A charter was filed with the State of Tennessee on February 21, 1934, and the first meeting of the board of directors was February 23, 1934, where B.T. Everett was elected president.

The bank first opened its doors on March 3 at 15 Broadway Street, now the McKenzie Memorial Library.

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02/21/2025

Craft Beer Taproom to Open in Downtown McKenzie
Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Craft Beer, Food, Community Spaces

McKENZIE — West Tennessee Brewing announces the opening of its first satellite taproom in downtown McKenzie, with an anticipated opening date of March 15, 2025. This family-friendly space, located at 27 Broadway, is set to become a community hub, blending the best of locally inspired food, seasonally craft beers, and a vision to reinvigorate rural downtowns in Northwest Tennessee.
The taproom will feature craft beers brewed by West Tennessee Brewing, including small-batch seasonal offerings made with locally sourced ingredients, alongside a curated menu of hot sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, and unique items.
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02/21/2025

Tate Surber is All-Time Leading Scorer for Rebels
McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.
He scored his 1,651st point in his 30-point game against Milan surpassing the MHS record of 1,644-point record set by Chucky Haynes in 1985.
Surber is a three-sport athlete with football, baseball and basketball for the Rebels. He is the 2024 Mr. Football for Class 1A TSSAA.
Surber plans to continue his football career at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

02/21/2025

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02/21/2025

Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley is Featured on UT Network YouTube

UT Vols Chronicles Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley in a documentary on Youtube. Ensley was born in Alaska and moved to Huntingdon, Tenn.. where he was a two-sport top athlete in baseball and football.
The film “HUNTER” follows Tennessee center fielder Hunter Ensley’s journey from his humble beginnings in Alaska and small-town West Tennessee to the bright lights of college baseball’s biggest stage. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access with Ensley, head coach Tony Vitello, and the voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson, the film chronicles his rise from hometown hero to Tennessee legend. He was a standout in the College World Baseball Championship in 2024.
It features his high school coaches, Eric Swenson and Alan Eubanks.
To watch the 45-minute documentary, go to

HUNTER follows Tennessee center fielder Hunter Ensley’s journey from his humble beginnings in Alaska and small-town West Tennessee to the bright lights of co...

02/19/2025

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02/19/2025

Updated 4:16 p.m.
❄️ School Closings for Thursday, February 20, 2025! ❄️
▪️ Amazing Creations Preschool (McKenzie Church of Christ)
▪️ Benton County Schools (Thurs. & Fri.)
▪️ Bethel University (campus closed, classes canceled, cafeteria open limited hours)
▪️ Carroll Academy (Thurs. & Fri.)
▪️ CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOLS (Thurs. & Fri.)
▪️ Crockett County Schools
▪️ Gibson County Schools
▪️ Henderson County Schools
▪️ Henry County Schools
▪️ Jackson State Community College (campus closed, virtual learning)
▪️ Milan Special School District
▪️ Obion County Schools (Thurs. & Fri.)
▪️ Paris Special School District (closed Thursday, no parent-teacher conferences on Friday)
▪️ Stewart County Schools (Thurs. & Fri.)
▪️ TCAT-Henry/Carroll (Closed Thurs., Open Fri.)
▪️ UT-Martin (Thurs. & Fri., campus closed, classes canceled, essential employees only)
▪️ Weakley County Schools
▪️ West Carroll Special School District
Check back for updates.

02/19/2025

🚨 ATTENTION CARROLL COUNTY TEACHERS 🚨
Henry County School System has been posting some awesome photos today of teachers on a snow day. You know what this means... Carroll County teachers we want to see your snow day fun! 😍 Post your photos in the comments.
We love you! Thank you for everything you do for our kiddos!