100 Percent Of Jackson Students Qualify As Rural In New Funding Formula
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown saw one of her biggest wants addressed in the new proposed school funding model. Brown said that as a member of the rural school districts subcommittee, it was important to her to see a district’s ruralness acknowledged and factored into the budget. “They have basically a five percent […]
Jackson’s Poke Sallet Festival Working To Return This May
Jackson County’s Poke Sallet Festival is planning on a return this May. The event hosted by the American Legion Post 129 is making a comeback for what would be its 44th year after COVID. American Legion Member Everette Vanhooser said that it’s important to them to keep the tradition alive. “We knew that if we […]
Lee Proposes Funding To Relocate Flood-Susceptible Schools Like Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro Elementary was one of 14 schools identified in Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State Address that is severely susceptible to flood damage. Lee proposed some $200 million dollars in funding contributions for communities that wish to relocate public schools from flood plains. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that they have […]
Jackson Sees Five Audit Findings Considered Minor
The state comptroller’s office found two findings in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving the proper administration of funds. The state found three other findings, two within the County Mayor’s office and one in the Court Clerk’s Office. County Mayor Randy Heady: “These audits are important, findings are important,” Heady said. “Audits are all about helping […]
Jackson Schools To Bid Out Work For GES Roof And Partial DBS Roof
Jackson County Schools will bid out work on the Gainesboro Elementary Gym Roof and work for part of the roof at Dodson’s Branch School. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that money for the work has already been allocated through ESSER funds. “I will say I appreciate our maintenance coming in on our snow days,” […]
Randy Heady Announces Plan To Run For Jackson Mayor Re-Election
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady has announced his intent to run for re-election. Heady said that after three-and-a-half years as mayor, he decided there is still more he hopes to accomplish. “I really enjoy what I do,” Heady said. “And secondly, I ran to make a difference in my community. And I’m not finished.” Heady […]
Jackson 911 Asking Residents To Update Emergency Contact Information
Jackson County’s 911 Department is asking residents to make sure their information is up-to-date when it comes to emergency notifications. Director Michael Smith said that after the storms earlier this month, it’s a good time to remind folks how important correct information is to emergency responders. “If you don’t have your address posted, we can’t […]
Jackson Gains More Land From Surveying New County Building Property
Jackson County receive more land than originally thought in the purchase of its new downtown Gainesboro building. Mayor Randy Heady said that county commissioners approved the purchase of the property contingent on a completed survey of the building. He said the original purchase of about five to eight acres ended up being more than 10 […]
Jackson Schools Approve Bid Fro JCMS And JCHS Parking Lot Project
The Jackson County School Board approved a $79,900 bid for a paving project at the Jackson County Middle and High Schools. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the project would be funded out of an epidemiology grant. “Some of the repairs at Jackson County Middle School parking lot will be addressed,” Brown said. “And […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Ambulance Placement At DB Fire Hall During Weekdays
The Jackson County Commission approved placing an ambulance at the Dodson Branch fire hall on the weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. EMA/EMS Director Keith Bean said that the new placement would cut response time to the school down to four minutes. “We’ve had three incidents since school started,” “And it’s an average of […]
