Jackson Commission To Take Bids For Jail Roof Repairs
Jackson County Commissioners approved work Monday night to repair the damaged roof of the county jail. Hail from a thunderstorm several months ago caused the problem. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said repairs are needed. “Particularly one spot of one of the offices, the bathroom area, it rotted,” Hinson said. “It leaked long enough that […]
Jackson Looking To Repair County Jail Roof Damage
Jackson County Commissioners looking for money to repair the damaged roof on top of the county jail. County Mayor Jim Morgan said after discovering several leaks, the county’s insurance company determined the damage was caused by hail. Morgan said though the insurance company helped evaluate the damage, the county will have to pay the entire […]
Dodson Branch Assistant Principal, Teacher Face Charges Following Paddling
A Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal and a Teacher face assault charges following a paddling incident. A male student was paddled twice at the school by his teacher, Jackson Patterson, while the assistant principal, Tena Lynn, was present. The paddling took place in early October. The student complained of pain in his buttocks and was […]
Man Arrested On Felony Charge After Driveway Scam
A man allegedly responsible for a driveway scam in Jackson County was arrested in White County Tuesday. Dennis Howard allegedly took $3,000 to develop a driveway on Cummins Mills Road. After multiple attempts by the victim, the work was not completed and a refund was unsuccessful. Howard was indicted on a felony charge for actions […]
