Jackson Submitting Letter To Oppose SR-53 Closure
Jackson County Commissioners have approved a resolution to submit a letter opposing T-DOT’s decision to close State Route 53 to replace a culvert near Hurricane Branch Lane. T-DOT has planned to fully close the highway for an estimated 50 days to complete the project. Commissioner Jeff Smallwood said the letter contains alternative suggestions to keep […]
Jackson Expresses Opposition To SR-53 Temporary Closure
Several Jackson County Commissioners spoke against a T-DOT decision Monday night to close State Route 53 for a culvert replacement project. T-DOT announced the estimated $2.7 million project last Thursday, with a proposed 50-day closure at Hurricane Branch Lane. Commissioner Joe Barlow said he had safety concerns, as fire and EMS response times are going […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Airport Rental Cars
Rental cars coming to the Jackson County Airport following approval from the County Commission Monday night. Airport Manager Jim Young said he was approached by two residents who were willing to provide rental cars for ground transportation. Young said the residents pitched the idea to the Airport Board. Young said reservations would be done online. […]
Jackson Budget Committee Hears First Department Proposals
The Jackson County Budget Committee heard the first of several rounds of department head requests for the new budget cycle Tuesday night. EMS Director Keith Bean said he wanted to add a floater position for the department, adding some $54,000 in expense. Bean said the floater would be trained to fill in any open position […]
Jackson Commissioners Not Ready To Consider Budget
Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the budget committee should have Jackson County’s budget complete in the next several weeks. Denson told County Commissioners Monday night the budget committee is still working through the numbers. Denson said the budget will likely be passed in mid-August. Denson said in years past, the Commissioners have come […]
