Jackson To Cover Five Percent Increase In County Employee Insurance
Jackson County will cover the cost of a five percent health insurance increase for county employees. Mayor Randy Heady said that the state’s insurance plan has seen an increase in premiums due to the pandemic. Heady said that the county wanted to do what it could to prevent that increase from affecting its employees. “By […]
Jackson Surplus Sale Saturday Morning Includes School Desks, Chairs, Historic Courtroom Benches
Jackson County Schools is hosting a surplus sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. Mayor Randy Heady said that the school plans on selling chairs and desks that had been sitting in storage and the county will sell the historic courtroom benches. He said that the sale will be cash or check only. “You’ll have to […]
Jackson County Redistricting Approves Plan To Present To Commission
Jackson County Redistricting Committee approved its map to present before the county commission. The committee approved the map with a unanimous vote, as well as selected District Four Commissioner Paul Ballard as its chair. The Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said it was a positive that the redistricting plan had just over 200 people moving […]
Jackson UT Extension Office Welcomes New Director
The Jackson County UT Extension Office has welcomed a new member to its team. New Director Dill Hughes said that after working in agriculture across the state, he’s ready to bring his knowledge to the community of Jackson County. “I like to talk about ag processes,” Hughes said. “And how everything that we have comes […]
Jackson EMS Receives Grant To Upgrade Ambulances
Jackson County EMS will soon get an upgrade in their ambulance loading systems. EMS Director Keith Bean said they were approved for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which he said EMS is eligible to receive. “We’ve applied for years in a row trying to get it for the loading systems,” Bean said. “Which will make […]
Jackson Looking To Expand Cell Phone Service Coverage
Jackson County is looking to expand the county’s cell phone coverage. The county commission approved a resolution Monday night for Mayor Randy Heady to enter an agreement with wireless infrastructure Vogue Towers. Heady said the company would find county lands suitable for cellphone towers, build them, and lease them with the county to cell service […]
Some One Million Dollars Reserved For UC In State Child Care Grant Program
Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going […]
Jackson Adds Longevity Pay To Budget, A First For The County
Jackson County Commissioners added longevity pay for county employees in their new fiscal year budget, a first for the county. Mayor Randy Heady said that the addition has been in the works for some time. Heady said he wanted Jackon to compete with other counties’ employee pay, and to show an appreciation for long-serving employees. […]
Jackson Schools Taking Applications For Pre-K Program
Jackson County Schools are now taking applications for its Pre-K programs. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said it’s an opportunity for students to get ahead in their education before they begin kindergarten. “I know that our teachers work a lot on students making friends and getting used to coming to school,” Brown said. “Especially if […]
Election Commission Appointments Made In Tennessee Counties
Election Commission Appointments have been made in Tennessee for each county. The following members will make up each county’s election commission. Putnam: R Philip Duane Adams R David Alan Dukes R William (Bill) Fred Prall D Wendy McCown-Williams D Amos Scott Powers Overton: R Lawrence Alvin Duewer R Kelly Hull R Cathryn McNeely-Murphy D Jack […]
