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Jackson County School Retirees to be Honored

The Jackson County School Board announced plans to honor the retirees and milestone employees in a ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Jackson County High School. The …

Chamber Building to get Upgrades

The Memorial building that houses the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and the Anti-Drug Coalition, will be getting an update thanks to a $300,000 grant. Hope Vargas told the mayor and board of …

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Poke Sallet Foundation Awards Scholarship

On Friday, April 19, a few members of the Poke Sallet Foundation board had the privilege of visiting Jackson County High School to award scholarships to two deserving young men. Matthew Otte & …

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Twin Lakes Donates to Imagination Library

The local Jackson County Imagination Library received $5,000 from the Twin Lakes FRS Grant. Special Shout Out to our board member, Faith Henshaw, she has worked so hard to get this funding. The …

Mayor Declares April Child Abuse Awareness Month

The vision is for a world where children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities. The pinwheel is … The vision is for a world …

Ollie Visits Gainesboro Head Start

Gainesboro Head Start enjoyed a visit from Ollie Otter. They learned about seatbelt safety, road safety and hands-free Tennessee.

Finding Solace, Healing in God’s Country

Finding Solace, Healing in God’s Country Cross the Divide helps veterans hunt and fish in hopes to help healing Jennifer Ogletree Coming back from combat is a harrowing …

Proposed Checklist Leads to Walkout

Alderperson Nancy Pruett addressed the council about alleged comments from the public about the work being done or not being done by the Street Department. Pruett suggested a change in structure to …

Obituaries

- Obituaries - 4/23/24
  
  William Burton Young William "Burton" Young was born January 28, 1935, in Jackson County and he passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, …
- Obituaries - 4/9/24
  
  Georgie Ray Buck Georgie Ray Buck was born February 4, 1972, in Jackson County, TN and he passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in …
- Obituaries 4/2/24
  
  Brenda Boles Brenda Lee Boles was born November 22, 1957, in San Diego, CA, and she passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, …
- Obituaries - 3/26/24
  
  Larry Wayne Gipson Larry Wayne Gipson was born June 24, 1953, in Granville, Tennessee and he passed from this life on Saturday, March 16, …
- Obituaries 3/12/24
  
  Mary Dudney Crowder Mary Frances Dudney Crowder was born February 20, 1927, in Carthage, Tennessee and she passed from this life on …
- Obituaries - 2/27/24
  
  Wanda Lee Anderson Wanda Lee Anderson was born August 16, 1930 in Waco, TX and she passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her …
- Obituaries - 2/20/24
  
  Tony Goolsby Tony Goolsby was born November 13, 1968, in Jackson County, TN, and he passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at …

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