Jackson Summer Camp Tackles Student Learning Gaps
Jackson County Schools will offer a free, four-week summer learning camp for students to combat academic learning losses in English and math. Pre-K-8th grade supervisor Caroline Woodason said the program is designed for students throughout the state of Tennessee who are at risk of falling behind academically. Woodason said the camp is scheduled to begin […]
Blue Devils Soccer Focused On Representation, Progress
As the soccer season begins in Gainesboro, Jackson County High School boys soccer head coach Kenneth Davis said he is not just focused on wins and losses. Davis said it is about representation, growth and identity. Davis saw Jackson County complete their regular season with a 4-8-1 record. Davis said the Blue Devils have shown […]
TVA Maintenance Triggers Planned Jackson County Outage
TVA has scheduled a six-hour planned power outage in Jackson County starting Saturday night to conduct infrastructure maintenance. Crews will replace poles during the scheduled window. The work is intended to address necessary maintenance for the area power grid. The outage will begin Saturday at 11pm. The power is expected to be restored by Sunday […]
Jackson Schools Approve Monthly Canine Drug Searches
The Jackson County Schools will conduct monthly drug detection canine searches across the district in the new school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said they decided to move forward with the private vendor after previously exploring options to utilize local law enforcement resources for the searches. “I think the city and the county both […]
Stafford Anchors Jackson County’s Back Line Via Mindset
For Jackson County Blue Devils soccer player Spencer Stafford, this season has been about adjustment, communication and steady improvement. Now a senior, Stafford has spent years growing within the program, playing alongside many of his teammates since middle school. That familiarity has started to show on the field, especially as he settles into a newer […]
Jackson County Approves Additional FAFSA Grant Funding
The Jackson County Schools will support college and career readiness opportunities for local students through a new grant. Director of Schools Jason Hardy presented the details of the Gear Up grant to County Commissioners. Hardy said funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific grant requirements. “This is for our […]
Jackson Health Department Expansion Match Approved
The Jackson County Commission approved a $116,400 budget amendment Monday to cover the local matching requirement for a Health Department expansion grant. Mayor Jim Morgan presented the request to transfer money from the county general fund balance. The move ensures that all project-related expenses are handled through a single financial source. “When we got the […]
Jackson County Schools Open For Pre-K Registration
Jackson County Schools is now open for Pre-K registration with sign-up available unti April 21. Jackson County Elementary Supervisor Caroline Woodason said Pre-K offers young children the chance to play and grow their social skills around others their age. Woodason said this play process is vital for early child development. “There’s not a lot of […]
Holland Growing Into His Role With Jackson County Baseball
For Jackson County Blue Devils sophomore Aiden Holland, baseball has never really been about anything complicated. It started with friends, a bat, and a lot of fun. Holland said he first picked up the game at just four years old, playing teeball alongside classmates who quickly became teammates. “All of my friends from school used […]
Jackson Teen Shares Wellness Lessons From Summit
A Jackson County High School senior and 4-H member back from Washington D.C. with new leadership and wellness strategies for her local community. Jackson County 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Esme Smith joined about twenty other participants from Tennessee at the 4-H Ignite summit. The conference gathers youth from across the United States to share ideas […]
