Blue Devils Soccer, Lambert Leaning On Chemistry, Communication
The Jackson County Blue Devils boys soccer team is still searching for consistency early in the season, but for senior Ryan Lambert, the foundation for success is already there. “The first game we’ve been good, and then, we’ve been a little off,” Lambert said. “We’re trying to get that back. We need to talk more. […]
Jackson County Boys Win Class 1A State Championship
The Jackson County Blue Devils defeated Humboldt in the Class 1A state championship Saturday evening by a score of 52-39. Jackson County saw the first six points of the game go to Humboldt before answering with a run of their own. The Blue Devils scored 15 of the next 17 points to carry a lead […]
Blue Devils Chase Historic State Championship Berth
The Jackson County Blue Devils boys basketball team looking for its first-ever state championship berth. Jackson County Schools Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the team’s tournament run has united the entire district from the elementary level up to the high school. The community gathered around the courthouse square in downtown Gainesboro to send the […]
Wimberly Embraces Growth In Baseball For Blue Devils
For Jackson County Blue Devils baseball player Caleb Wimberly, growth is not just something that happens between games. It is an everyday commitment. Entering his second season at the high school level, Wimberly said he continues to carve out his role while leaning on lessons learned both on and off the field. A multi-sport athlete […]
Polk Sallet Scholarship Opens Year’s Application Period
The Blue-Collar Scholars program now taking applications from Jackson County graduating seniors who plan to attend vocational or trade school in the fall. Poke Sallet Foundation Board Member Casey Clark-Jackson said the scholarship inspired by the need for more skills-based workers. The foundation funds the program through net proceeds from community events including the Poke […]
Three UC Basketball Players Announced As Mr., Ms. Basketball
The Upper Cumberland’s basketball talent took center stage Tuesday night as three of the region’s brightest stars were recognized with the state’s highest individual honor. Jackson County’s Will McCrary, Pickett County’s Zoey Nicolas and Upperman’s Ty Cobb were named TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball winners, capping standout seasons that helped define high school basketball across […]
Seven UC Basketball Teams Competing In State Tournaments
The past weekend’s games concluded with boys and girls teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons continue in Murfreesboro. In girls basketball, four teams advanced to four separate state championships. Van Buren defeated Jackson County Saturday night to advance to the Class 1A state tournament. The Eaglettes will battle Greenfield Thursday night at 8:45. […]
Claire Williams Expanding Her Game During Senior Season
Jackson County basketball player Claire Williams said she has added a new layer to her game throughout the course of her senior season, one that did not always come naturally. Once hesitant to shoot from beyond the arc, Williams has turned the three-point shot into a strength thanks to encouragement from head coach Jim Brown. […]
Jackson County FFA Wins Local Agriculture Contest
Jackson County Schools’ FFA students won the Upper Cumberland Agriculture Mechanics Contest at Tennessee Tech. Jackson County High School agriculture teacher Brandon Chaffin said students competed in 11 events, including board fitting, land leveling, and plumbing. Eight students earned first-place finishes, while two placed second and one finished third. “This year we have got two […]
Jackson Schools Close To Completion On CTE Building
After a year of construction, Jackson County High School’s new estimated $3.3 million CTE building is close to completion. That is what Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the county school board during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday. Hardy said school officials are scheduled to have a walkthrough of the building next […]
