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McBride is also 2018 Season leading Scorer.

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Jackson Downtown Development Corporation and the Jackson Arts Council Presents:

Caleb Minter at the AMP July 20, 2018 * 6:45p.m. - 10: p.m.

The AMP concert summer series continues this Friday with Bolivar Native and R&B/Soul singer, Caleb Minter. The Caleb Minter July 20th AMP concert spot is brought to you by JDDC and the Jackson Arts Council JAC Grant. The event is completely free to the public!For more information this event contact Megan from JDDC at 731-935-9589 or by email at jddc@cityofjackson.net.

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Photo Contest The North West Tennessee Photo Club sponsors a contest twice a year. The winning photographs are on display at Discovery Park of America for six months! I thought this might be something your audience would like to know! Here’s what we have on our website about it, and the “link” will take you to the complete details.

It is time for the Semi-Annual Photo Contest! All winning entries will be exhibited at Discovery Park of America in Art Hall. This online contest is open to amateur photographers only. An experienced panel of photography judges will be selecting our winners. Subject is “Music.” Photographs must be original and created by the person who enters that image.

Cash Prizes: 1st Place: $100 | 2nd Place: $75 | 3rd Place: $50 For more information on how to enter this competition, please visit nwtnphotoclub.com

BOUNCE BACK YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Saturday, August 4, 2018 LIBERTY TECHNOLOGY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL 3470 Ridgecrest Road

, Jackson, Tennessee

8:00AM – 2:30PM - Registration 7:30AM – 8:00AM (All Campers Must Be Registered by an Adult)

FREE TO ALL YOUTH AGES 8 – 17 Basketball Drill Training, Motivational Speakers, Free T-Shirt Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided!!

Special Guest:

Antonio Dodson, Jr.

Antonio Dodson, Jr., a 22-year old person who was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, played basketball at Northeast MS Community College where he won a championship and received his Associate’s Degree in business management.

For Additional Information, please contact Councilman Johnny L. Dodd at 731.616.6475.

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SBDC Award Recipient Jackson State Community College’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been named the SBA-Tennessee Resource Partner of the Year Most Loan Referrals Award recipient for 2018. The award was presented on Thursday, July 12 to college president Dr. Allana Hamilton by Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director LaTanya Channel.

The TSBDC is a network of centers across the state working to assist small business startups through classes, seminars, advising, and business loan referrals. According to SBA Deputy District Director Shawn McKeehan, this is the first time this award has been distributed.

The criteria are based on the referrals sent in for small business loans through each individual center.

Jackson State’s TSBDC Director, Ron Acree, says this award is significant not just for the school but for West Tennessee. Small business loan referral rates are among the highest in the state, even surpassing those in more metropolitan areas and is a strong indicator of small business development and growth in the area. “We’ve seen an influx within the last year, and we’ve been able to help start-ups and existing businesses get loans more than ever before,” says Acree. “It makes our job a lot better when we can help them and see the results of the referrals.”

STAR CENTER NAMES NEW MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER JACKSON, TN — STAR Center has named Alli Damas as its new Marketing and Events Manager. Damas will oversee the organization’s marketing, communication and fundraising efforts.“We are so excited to have Alli join our team. Her excitement and passion are infectious,” said Dave Bratcher, STAR Center President. “Alli is a great fit with our team, and her experience in the nonprofit field will allow her to have an immediate impact toward fulfilling our mission at STAR.”From 2014 until joining the STAR Center in 2018, Damas worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN in Knoxville, TN as the organization’s Marketing and Events Director. Prior to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN, Damas worked as the Marketing Director for Honeysuckle Hill Farm, an agricultural farm near Nashville, TN. Damas earned a B.A in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

“I couldn’t be happier to join the STAR Center team,” Damas said. “Because this area is my home, I’m passionate about effecting change in West Tennessee. I can’t think of a better way to do that than by helping drive the mission of this organization.”

In addition to her work at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN, Damas volunteered as a school-based mentor and served within her church’s children and communication ministries.

About STAR Center, INC. STAR Center INC.’s mission is to help any person, with any disability, realize their potential. Founded in 1988, the STAR Center is West Tennessee’s largest provider of disability services. The organization serves over 2,100 clients per year in over 21 counties, beginning with infants in the NICU all the way to geriatrics in Home Care. Services address at least one of three goals: education, employment, and independence. More information available at star-center.org.

Follow Me Into Business Morgan Harvison is a Follow Me Into Business Participant, who is working at It’s Printed this summer. The Follow Me Into Business Program is hosted every summer by the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce to teach youth ages 12-18 about the workforce. The first year participants go through a 8 week program that prepares them for the workforce.

The first 4 weeks of the program the participants learn about jobs and what it takes to get one. The last 4 weeks of the program the participants put the skills that they have learned to use by going to work. Local businesses agree to mentor the FMIB participants. Morgan is a 14 year old student at Madison Academic High School in Jackson, TN. She plans to have a career in Criminial Justice.

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HOMETOWN NEWS U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachery L. Covington graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

He is a 2013 graduate of Petaluma Hugh School, Petaluma, Calif. He earned an associate degree in 2016 from Jackson State Community College, Jackson, Tenn.

Forrest Elected President Congratulations to our newly elected President Barbara Forrest! We awarded immediate past President Dennis Reagan with a plaque for dedication and commitment. Also a huge congrats to Lion Geneva Hoyle for being awarded the highly esteemed Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award.

A great evening for installation of officers. A special thanks to District Governor Glenn Mullins for facilitating the installation.

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TUNE IN TO NEXT WEEK’S EPISODE OF ”WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS” ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, AT 8/7C ON TV ONE

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ERICA OPENS UP ABOUT HER MISCARRIAGE “We’re The Campbells” airs Tuesdays at 8/7C on TV One THIS WEEK ON “WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS”....

“We’re The Campbells” Episode #105 - July 17, 2018 Having co-written with her sister Tina before, Erica starts work on her first book she’s writing by herself and struggles to find her voice as an author. Erica shows Warryn some pages from her first draft and he tells her she needs to dig deeper. Shane, Erica’s book agent, also agrees so they set up a test group to give Erica feedback on new pages. A worried Erica enlists Misty to help her with the book so she won’t disappoint the publisher with bad reviews. After some deep soul searching, Erica finally opens up about some dark difficult times in her life, including a dark period that she struggled through as a pre-teen and a miscarriage as an adult. Meanwhile, Warryn and Erica’s best couple friends, Lisa and Juan Winans, visit. Lastly, Joi decides she’s not going to leave the music industry regardless of the prejudice she faces, so she gets back to work on a new single; butwill Warryn like what he hears?

ABOUT WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS The nine-episode docu-series gives viewers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Gospel entertainment power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell, as they tackle the everyday struggles that come with balancing family and work, nurturing their marriage, building their individual careers, and fostering their faith; all while raising their three children Warryn, Zaya and teenager Krista.

WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS is produced for TV One by Entertainment One (eOne). Executive Producers are Tara Long, Mark Herwick, Kim McCoy, Warryn Campbell and Erica Campbell; CoExecutive Producer is Narvin Russaw. For TVOne, Tia Smith is the Executive in charge and Sr. Director of Original Programming & Production; Donyell Kennedy McCollough is Sr. Director of Talent, and Robyn Greene Arrington is Interim Head of Original Programming and Production.

(Photo Credit: Courtesy of TV One) For more information about TV One’s upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network’s companion website at www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hash tags # WERETHECAMPBELLS.

Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kandi Buruss, Love and Hip Hop Miami’s Prince, Blackish star, Deon Cole and More Exciting Guest Appearances Next Week on ”Sister Circle” New Episodes of the Daytime Talk Show “Sister Circle” Air Weekdays at 12 p.m. ET on TV One “Sister Circle,” the live, daily talk show from TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and TV One, is hosted by a panel of four female hosts - Quad Webb-Lunceford (Married To Medicine), Syleena Johnson (R&B Divas), TV host, sports reporter and radio show host Rashan Ali and stand-up comedienne Kiana Dancie - airs weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET on TV One. The daytime talk show is a part of TV One’s daytime programming block and also airs in 12 TEGNA markets. ”Sister Circle” is produced out of TEGNA’s WATL in Atlanta and reaches 60 percent of U.S. television households.

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THIS WEEK’S SISTER CIRCLE Wednesday, July 18: Thursday, July 19: Judge Lauren Lake from Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court Actor and Comedian Deon Cole, Black-ish R&B Singer, Tony Terry Chef Jake Smollett Friday, July 20: Grammy-Award winning singer, Mya Love and Hip Hop Miami’s Prince

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District 4 Position 2 “WORKING

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Photo ID – UT Martin students and hometowns are: (left to right) Abby Buck, Union City; Gabrielle Tennyson, Clarksville; Campbell Spencer, New Johnsonville; Mary Pate, Brighton; Trajan Ingram, Jackson. p.06

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BPW 2018 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women (BPW) is seeking nominations for their 2018 Woman of Achievement. The 2018 Woman of Achievement will be recognized at the Sterling Award winners’ reception at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Baudo’s Restaurant. The deadline for entry is noon Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

The Woman of Achievement is chosen by the following criteria: 1. Woman working and/ or living in west Tennessee, excluding Shelby County 2. Woman who has achieved distinction in her field 3. Woman who has served as a role model and/or mentor for other working women 4. Woman who embodies the BPW motto: “Women Helping Women”, especially in the work force.

For nomination forms or for more information, contact: BPW Woman of Achievement c/o Middlebrooks & Gray, PA PO Box 1985 Jackson TN 38302 731-423-2234

MARTIN, Tenn. – According to a survey of almost 1,000 students enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Martin during the spring 2018 semester, students feel connected to and encouraged by their professors; are confident in the skills they learn in the classroom; and feel safe in the campus community.

These results were reported in the third and final phase of a two-year research project conducted

by Gallup Inc. to determine how academic and social experiences at UT Martin impact both current students and alumni. The phase-three UT Martin students and hometowns are: (left to right) Abby Buck, survey gathered responses from 909 students Union City; Gabrielle Tennyson, Clarksville; Campbell Spencer, New who were enrolled during the spring 2018 Johnsonville; Mary Pate, Brighton; Trajan Ingram, Jackson. semester.

While UT Martin scored higher than the national average in a number of areas, the results reinforce the continuing message that UT Martin faculty and staff care about the long-term accomplishments of their students and want to help them succeed however possible.

Survey respondents show that UT Martin students are more likely than their national counterparts to seek the help and advice of faculty mentors. Sixty-seven percent of respondents say they meet with faculty members two or more times per year (compared to 59 percent nationally), and 61 percent of respondents say they talk to faculty and staff members about their career options often (compared to 45 percent nationally).

UT Martin faculty also make an effort to assist students with their career choices, and 79 percent of respondents say they have had a faculty-initiated conversation about their careers during their time at UT Martin. Only 63 percent of national respondents could say the same thing. Students also report having faculty mentors who encourage them, feeling important to their professors on a personal level, and having at least one faculty member who makes them excited about learning.

Eighty-eight percent of survey participants either agree or strongly agree that UT Martin is committed to academic excellence, and the same percentage feels academically challenged by their major coursework. Finally, 82 percent of respondents have someone at UT Martin they can count on to help plan their course to graduation, and 89 percent know where to go with questions about degree requirements.

UT Martin also surpassed national averages in areas where students were asked about the value, quality and relevance of their education both inside and outside of the classroom. Fifty-seven percent of respondents strongly agree they will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the workplace, while only 36 percent of students nationally felt the same.

UT Martin’s results show almost double the number of positive responses to questions regarding whether the education received at UT Martin is worth the cost, as compared to the national average. In fact, 60 percent of survey respondents say they would still enroll at UT Martin if they could make the decision over again.

Finally, UT Martin students report feeling safe on campus (60 percent) and comfortable sharing unpopular ideas in class (33 percent).

The national averages for the same questions are 39 and 22 percent, respectively. The survey also indicates that 54 percent of respondents feel that UT Martin would do the right thing if a student reported a sexual assault, as compared to only 36 percent of students nationally who are confident in their institutions.

Phase one of this project exclusively surveyed university alumni to discover how their UT Martin experiences impacted their lives after graduation. The results from 2,623 responses showed intense alumni pride and attachment to their alma mater. Phase two dealt with qualitative responses from 20 phone interviews with alumni who graduated between 2011 and 2016 and also yielded positive results.

LovinNewsDaily@gmail.com For more information on this survey, or to see full demographic information for the Call response pools from this or any previous 731-300-5047 phase, contact the UT Martin Office of the Chancellor at 731-881-7500.

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TN Extension Master Gardener Training in Madison County Deadline for Registration is July 20th, 2018 JACKSON, Tenn. — Training is open to all those who have a love of plants, learning, and touching others’ lives through horticulture. This 13 session course begins on August 7th and will continue every Tuesday evening through October 30th. Topics covered include: Woody & Herbaceous Plants, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardening, Insect & Diseases ID & Control, Backyard Fruit, Wildlife control, Birds, Soils, Plant Nutrition, & Turf grass. Once educational training is complete, participants will have an opportunity to earn certification through completion of community service in horticulture related projects.

The cost of this training is $125.00 and covers all materials that will be needed. Financial assistance is also available. Registration forms and more detailed information about the course can be found at http:// madisoncountymg.org/ You may also contact UT-TSU Extension in Madison County at 731-668-8543 or e-mail horticulture agent Celeste Scott at cscott52@utk.edu Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu

Cover Crops to be Covered at Milan No-Till Field Day 10 Presentations on Cover Crops at Historic EventMILAN, Tenn. – Incorporating cover crops in a no-till farming system will be a theme of the 30th Milan No-Till Field Day. A total of 10 educational presentations will be delivered on this topic at the University of Tennessee AgResearch–sponsored event on Thursday, July 26, 2018.“We’ve been working with cover crops for many years, but there’s been renewed interest, thanks in large part to the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service’s cost share programs,” says Blake Brown, director of the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan.Cover crops are used to improve soil health, fertility and water infiltration. With the recent onslaught of herbicideresistant weeds, many producers have returned to cover crops as a weed control tool. However, Brown cautions that cover crops do come with challenges and sometimes a learning curve.“The cover crops we’re using now have much greater biomass than the wheat stubble into which we used to plant,” says Brown.

“So if we’re planting into cereal rye and vetch that’s over five feet tall as opposed to wheat that’s less than half that height, that does create some issues.”University scientists will address cover crop planting methods, timing of planting and the impact of cover crops on crop yields. Other cover crop–related topics include planting corn behind cover crops, insect management in cover crops and finding the right cotton planter attachments for those high biomass covers.Tours will also hit on crop rotations and the various cover crop species to use with each, as well as the impact of crop rotation and cover crops on soil properties and water infiltration.“If we can improve infiltration, we can reduce runoff, and when we reduce runoff we ultimately reduce erosion, which is why we started the no-till conservation movement in the first place,” says Brown.

“The use of cover crops fits in well with our mission of stewarding our soil for future generations.”To see a list of cover crop presentations, as well as a complete list of Milan NoTill Field Day tours, go to http://milan.tennessee.edu/ MNTFD.The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrates 50 years of excellence in providing Real. Life.

Solutions. through teaching, discovery and service. ag.tennessee.edu.

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City of Brownsville, TN Budget The City of Brownsville has presented a sound budget for the past four years under Mayor Rawls’ administration. The City has not received enough revenue to cover its expenditures. The City Clerk’s office has released this information due to claims that are not representative of the staff and their competency.

On July 4, 2018 Brownsville mayor, William Rawls, Jr. was quoted in the Brownsville Press as saying thelow balance in the City’s general fund was “a bookkeeping problem”. Mayor Rawls also stated “this was the first time I’ve seen these numbers”. Brownsville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a budget balanced by the fund balance in both year2017 and year 2018. This coupled with the City’s yearly operating expenses, particularly payroll and benefits are likely the cause of the dwindling cash flow, not problems and errors within the accounting department.

Mayor Rawls also stated that he was surprised by the general fund’s balance; however, the mayor was given weekly updates on the general fund account.

As early as in 2016, Mayor Rawls was advised that continued spending at the current rate would negatively affect the account. City Clerk, Lisa Brooks also warned against unnecessary purchases and expressed the need to enforce the purchasing controls set in the City’s purchasing policy.

The position of City Clerk, as defined in the City’s Charter, is appointed by the mayor and works under the supervision of the mayor. Therefore day-to-day operations of the accounting department were reported to Mrs. Brooks’ immediate superior, the mayor, with hopes that this information would be passed on to the Board of Alderman. Unfortunately, the account balance of the general fund was not disclosed until the budget workshop on June 29, 2018.

While it is an undesirable situation, Mrs. Brooks and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen are working to create an efficient and effective plan to remedy the cash flow problem and present a budget for 2019 that will be positive for both the City and its citizens.

Contact: Lisa Brooks, City Clerk City of Brownsville, TN (731)772-1212 ABOUT THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CITY CLERK STAFF STAFF HAS OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING EXPERIENCE

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION: LISA BROOKS - CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER, COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY, STATE OF TENNESSEE

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LOVINCOMMUNITYNEWS The Music of Jackson Friday, July 20 •Scott Myatt, The Blacksmith, 6pm •TBD, Under the Bud Light Tent (theAMP), 6:45pm •AM Whiskey, Mulligans, 7pm •Southern Fire Band, International Rockabilly Hall-of-Fame, 7pm •Emma Webb & The Groove Band, Bolivar Music on the Square, 7pm •Karaoke, Main Street Country (Humboldt), 7pm •Joseph Baldwin, Freddy T’s (Counce), 7pm •Tumbleweed, 641 Music Barn (Camden), 7pm •Caleb Minter, theAMP, 7:30pm •Steve Short & Friends, Bistro Eleven Sixty, 7:30pm •Prowler Roxx, Redbones, 8pm •Bryan Moffitt Band, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 8pm •BB Steel, Twin Oaks (Brownsville), 9pm •Doublewides & Whiskey Wolves, The Downtown Tavern, 10pm Saturday, July 21 •No One Stands Alone Music Fest, Bufford Pusser Memorial Park (Adamsville), noon9pm •Stronghold, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 3pm •Shannon Cooke, The Blacksmith, 6pm •Divided We Stand, Insect To Monarch, & Evince, The Naked Turtle, 7pm •The Barnett Family, Bolivar Music on the Square, 7pm •Tumbleweed, Main St. Country (Humboldt), 7pm •Fortunate Sons, Breakers Marina

(Buchanan), 7pm •Coby Greer, Freddy T’s Rooftop (Counce), 7pm •Lady Sundown, Dock D’s (Counce), 7pm •Primal Heart, Redbones, 8pm •From Within & Seeking Seven, Ricochet Bar, 8pm •Bryan Moffitt, The Deuce (Lexington), 8pm •One Nyte Stand, Shady Oaks Tavern (Huron), 8pm •Allen Warren Band, Fisherdale Dock (Decaturville), 8:30pm •Skeleton Krew, Mulligans, 9pm •Funky Finger, The Tap, 9pm •Will Burton, Dana’s Place (Humboldt), 9pm •Josh McKee, First and Church (Union City), 9pm •Hurricane Ruth, Breaker Marina (Buchanan), 9pm •Dwight Wadkins Band, Freddy T’s (Counce), 9pm •Natchez Tracers, The Downtown Tavern, 10pm •Lucci, Elite Bar, 10pm Sunday, July 22 •Johnny Mac, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 4pm •Pickin Crows, Hillbillys Wing Shack (Adamsville), 5pm Whether it’s an annual event or one of our great live music venues, experience the music only found halfway between Memphis and Nashville in the heart of the Americana Music Triangle! Please share this with your friends.

Obion County, TN Chamber Upcoming Events

Thur. July 19 Regional Job Fair 10:00 AM / Obion County Public Library in Union City, TN Want to jump start your career? This event will be a great start!

Thurs. July 19 -

Workers Comp & Occupational Health Seminar 8:00 AM - Noon / @ Center Point Business Solutions Thur. July 19-21 -

Steve’s Jewelers Presents: “Christmas in July!” Minimum 50% off!

Sat. July 21 - Bicycle

Parade 11:00 AM / Discovery Park of America Free admission with a bike for kids 12 and under!

Sat. July 21 - Kids

Create 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Discovery Park of America Sat. July 28 - Rocking

Out at the Museum Doors open @ 6:00 PM - Music @ 7:00PM Discovery Park of America Sat. Aug. 4 - Antique

Tractor Show 1:00 PM / Discovery Park of America Registration will begin at 8:00 AM. Aug. 20 - 25 - The

60th Annual Obion County Fair ... A Volunteer Tradition Obion County Fair Grounds in Union City Sep- Obion County CornFest You do not want to miss the many events taking place during CornFest!

For more information about these events visit obioncounty.org

Gibson County, TN Chamber

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Upcoming Events Gibson County Leadership Recruitment has started for the 2018-19 Gibson County Adult Leadership class. If you live or work in Gibson County and haven’t been through this program, we highly recommend it. You will learn a lot about your county, meet new people, and have FUN just ask someone who’s been through the program.

Call the Humboldt Chamber office for more information (731.784.1842). The class is limited to the first 20 registrations, so don’t delay!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Jackson’s new theatre, featuring technology not available anywhere else in Tennessee!

Please RSVP by July 26th.

McDonalds Re-Opening Our local Humboldt McDonalds hopes to have their rebuild completed by July 26th and reopen their doors on August 1st.

They’re planning a community night on July 30th from 5PM7PM. Everyone is invited in to take a look at their beautiful new restaurant. No food will be available at that time, but you can get a sneak peak at the changes.

Cookout at Courthouse for ALL Law Enforcement Friday, July 20, 10:302:00 For more information call Charles Woods 731-432-1690

The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center presents

The 2018-2019 Season 9/13/2018 A.J. Croce 11/8/2018 Guy Penrod in Concert 12/6/2018 John Berry Christmas 2/21/2019 Melinda Doolittle 3/21/2018 Ted Vigil John Denver Tribute 4/12/2018 Kellye Cash & The West TN Strangers Season tickets and individual tickets are now on sale!

Tickets and information are available at the Ned, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN, 38301, or at http://www.cityofjackson.net/the-ned “Buy Tickets,” or by calling 731-425-8397.

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NEW FOOTBALL COACH NAMED AT ROSE HILL SCHOOL

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2018-19 Liberty High School Cheerleaders The LHS Cheerleaders posed for a group pic after cheer camp on July 18th at Liberty High School.

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JMCSS OVIN DUCATION ANNOUNCES SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE DATES

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School System will welcome students back to class for the 2018-2019 school year on Friday, August 3, for a half-day. In preparation for the year, schools are hosting open houses. These are great opportunities for parents to visit their students’ schools and meet teachers, classmates and administrators.

Please, note some elementary schools host open houses for kindergarteners on different dates than older grades.

Tuesday, July 31 •North Parkway Middle, Family Title I Meeting – 5:30 p.m. & 6th only – 6:00 p.m.

•Northeast Middle School – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

•Pope School, Family Title I Meeting, in cafeteria – 4:00 p.m. & 1st – 5th only – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 1 •Andrew Jackson Elementary, Family Title I Meeting – 4:00 p.m. (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.) & Kindergarten Orientation, in library – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 2 •Academic Academy at Northeast Middle – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

•Alexander Elementary – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

•Arlington Elementary, Family Title I Meeting – 5:30 p.m. (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

•Community Montessori – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

•Denmark Elementary, Family Title I Meeting – 5:00 p.m. & 1st – 5th only – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

•East Elementary, Family Title I Meeting – 5:00 p.m. (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)

•Isaac Lane Elementary Family Title I Meeting – 4:30 p.m. (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

•Jackson Career and Technology, Family Title I Meeting – 4:30 p.m. (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

•Jackson Central-Merry Early College High, Family Title I Meeting - 3:30 p.m. (4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)

•Liberty Technology Magnet High, Family Title I Meeting – 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m.)

•Lincoln Elementary, 1st – 5th only – 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

•Madison Academic High – 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

See full list online at www.CSEnewsNOW.com/Education •North Side High, Fine Arts Theater – 6:00 p.m.

BY JMCSS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, KELI MCALISTER JACKSON, Tenn. – A love for the game of football and working with children is what guides new Rose Hill School football coach Rod Emery. Dr. Teresa McSweeney, principal at Rose Hill, has hired the trucking company owner to lead the Raiders on the gridiron. Emery will serve exclusively as the football coach and will not have a role in the classroom.

The former Humboldt High School and Lane College football standout has previously coached local pee wee football teams. “Coaching is something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Emery.

“I look forward to teaching these young men about the game and what it means to work as a unit.”

Emery says his goal is simple – “I want our team to compete to the best of their ability.” He will get to work very soon. The Raiders’ first practice is Monday, July 16. “I will make sure they’re conditioned to play every game and eager to hit the field,” Emery stated.

Working with sixth, seventh and eighth graders, the new coach says his expectations for his players are that they always do their best and are disciplined. As for his players’ parents, Emery said they can expect him to be very understanding and accessible.

The Rose Hill Raiders have eight games on their schedule. They will take the field for their first game of the season at Dyersburg on August 23.

Jackson, Tennessee Celebrates Winning The $100K Dog Park Dash Grant July 2018 – Join us in Jackson, Tennessee at the Jackson Generals Ballpark as we celebrate the winning of the $100,000 Dog Park Dash grant provided by The Boyd Foundation to create a new dog park! Mark your calendar and bring your dog to the Ballpark at 10:45 am, Friday, July 27, 2018.

Sarge has cleared his schedule and is looking forward to getting the “Pawty” started! Coyote Blues will be on site and we have a few more surprises for attendees!

Locally the grant plans include a small dogs area and a large dogs area with an agility course and water feature. The park will be located next to the Jackson Generals Ballpark at 4 Fun Place, making it the most pet friendly ballpark in the United States.

To learn more about local efforts, join the pack on Facebook at Jackson, TN Dog Park Dash.

The grant Is a collaborative project of the City of Jackson, Jackson Generals, Visit Jackson TN and the Jackson Chamber.

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