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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 …

Multiple Street Closures Approved

The mayor and board of aldermen approved the closure of Main Street between Gore and Hull on Friday, June 28, from 4:00pm until 10:00pm for the “Share to Care Stuff the Bus” fundraiser …

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Jackson County Unemployment Rate Drops

The state released February’s unemployment report and the unemployment is dropping across the state. All 95 counties showed an improved unemployment situation when compared to their …

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Students to See Early Dismissal Day

The Jackson County School Board voted to allow the students to have an early dismissal on May 10, 2024 so students and parents can attend the Polk Sallet Festival. The board also voted to …

Easter Fun Facts

Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian religion. Eggs have been seen as ancient symbol of fertility, while springtime is considered to bring new life and …

EASTER LAMB CAKE Ingredients 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder …

Jackson County Middle School Chosen By TVA For STEM Grant

Jackson County Middle School is one of 343 schools to be awarded a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., a TVA retiree organization, to develop …

Miss Sallie’s Market Makes New This Spring List

A stroll through downtown Gainesboro will provide a sight of Gainesboro’s newest food market, Miss Sallie’s. But this small-town gem is increasing Gainesboro’s visibility by being …

Obituaries

- 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 …
- Obituaries - 2/6/24
  
  John Cassetty John Bennett Cassetty was born January 8, 1954, in Jackson County, TN, and he passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, …

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