Jackson County Proclamation Will Establish John Cason Day
Jackson County Proclamation Will Establish John Cason Day this Saturday honoring the community icon. Cason was born in Jackson County and served the community throughout his life including 24 years as commissioner, County Farm Bureau Board Director for 20 years, and a term as mayor. Cason’s sister Cherry Ramsey said she established a scholarship to […]
Cordell Hull State Park Salamander Seek Event At Bunkham Cave
Cordell Hull State Park invites you to participate in River and Stream Clean Up Month with opportunities to learn about salamanders and the water they live in at Bunkum Cave. Seasonal Interpreter Recreator Mary Reddy said she would present information on how water quality affects wildlife and specifically the amphibious salamander. “If we don’t take […]
Visual Aids Help Reduce Student Stress As New School Year Begins
Heading back to school can be a stressful time for young students, but there are ways parents can ensure success. Local Pediatric Occupational Therapist Heidi Clopton said visual aids are beneficial when helping kids prep for the new school year. “Taking a picture of the classroom and a video, pictures with the teacher is fabulous […]
Hotel A Target For Overton County Executive’s Development Efforts
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow taking on more of the county’s economic and industrial development efforts. Barlow said this is something he requested passed on to him because he believed it needed a fresh start in the county, in addition to saving the county money. He said when you live in the county and see […]
Sparta Board Of Aldermen Approves Water System Upgrades
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves upgrades for city-wide water systems, including sludge cleaner The board met Thursday to discuss proposals for a new city-wide water-delivery hydraulics system, treatment plant flocculator, and sludge cleaner for the flocculator. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that the current hydraulics system for the city was not powerful […]
Jason Hardy Appointed New Jackson Co. Schools Director
Jackson County School District has found its new Director in Jason Hardy. Until his appointment Thursday night at the School Board meeting, Hardy served as the principal of Jackson County High School. Hardy received the majority of school board votes. “I’m super excited, my passion is Jackson County, I’m from here and moved away but […]
