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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 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 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 …

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 …

The Property Assessor seat is seeing a competition this year, and in the spirit of democracy, we at the Jackson County Sentinel want to introduce both candidates to inform the voters.  …

The Gainesboro Mayor and board of Aldermen held their regular meeting. During said meeting the board voted to accept bids on both sidewalk projects (Montpelier and Murray) with the stipulation that …

Trump Sees Super Tuesday Wins Jennifer Ogletree Tuesday, March 5, 2014 was Super Tuesday or the day that most of the states vote in the primary presidential election. Trump, unsurprising to …

Jackson County High School will soon be the new home of a CTE building. The school board saw plans for the new Cosmetology lab which is projected to include, stations for haircuts and styling, …

Tennessee recognizes schools as a Reward school when high levels of performance or improvement in performance is demonstrated. To be recognized as a Reward school, a school must have an overall …

Fresh off her Old Gray Idol win Celina native, Cherokee Upton is preparing to work with the Sonic Lyft out of Cookeville. She is hoping to release two singles within a month. Although she has …

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Winner to be announced at this year’s Poke Sallet Festival in Jackson County. The Blue-Collar Scholars is now taking applications from Jackson County graduating seniors who plan to attend …

In the morning hours of January 30, 2024, Lance Walton was traveling northbound on state route 56 when Wayne O’Leary started to cross the northbound lane to turn onto state route 290.  …

During the February meeting of the Gainesboro town council, the council announced Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Department received a grant for equipment and training totaling $109,240. The department …

During the January meeting of the Jackson County Commission the commission voted to approve the Education budget amendment to allow the School Board to purchase a new bus after one of the buses broke …

Anderson & Haile Drug Company Celebrated as Centennial Business The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today it will recognize companies that have …

Jason Hardy, Director of Schools, told the board Governor Lee proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week to honor the hard work the dedicated school board members.  During the school board …

Middle Tennesseans are accustomed to light snow showers, however occasionally the countryside gets blanketed in snow. Which, unless you live under a rock or are maybe hibernating, you know happened …

Human Trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry, the victims can be tricked, lied to, threatened or manipulated into working for the traffickers.  In the 2021-2022 fiscal year the …

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today it will recognize companies that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State. From …

Many people have mixed feelings on Governor Lee’s proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act. Educators, Parents, and community members alike have taken to social media to express both support …

  During the December town hall meeting the aldermen discussed the mulch issue at the Gainesboro city park. The council discussed the upkeep cost of traditional mulch versus the upfront …

U.S. News and World Report release the ranking of the schools in the United States, and none other than Jackson County’s own Dodson Branch Elementary school ranked within the top five percent …

During the November meeting of the Jackson County School Board, Jason Hardy told the board Jackson County once again won the Most Outstanding Middle Tennessee School from UTrust.  Hardy …

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