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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Massey: 2024 was a good year for Madison County

Jackson Exchange Club President Jodie Wood presents Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey with a commemorative mug after Massey gave his first public presentation of the State of the County at the club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Two years into his administration as Mayor of Madison County, A.J. Massey has figured out the annual state of the county address. It's a speech he gives at different civic group and other …

Council cautiously approves borrowing $26 million

Jackson City Council member Marda Wallace answers questions from local media after Tuesday's meeting.

Tuesday's monthly Jackson City Council meeting lasted about 90 minutes, and about 65 of those minutes were spent on two items on the agenda. After about a month-and-a-half of public discussion …

Library in early stages of design for renovations

This is the main entrance to the Jackson-Madison County Public Library. The library is in the early stages of going through design plans to determine what it needs and how much that will cost to be completed in a few years.

As the Madison County Commission moves through its list of major capital project priorities, the renovation of the Jackson-Madison County Public Library slowly gets closer and closer to the top of …

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Sports

Gibson Boykin (center at table) is surrounded by teammates as she signs her national letter of intent to play basketball at Johnson University, an NAIA school in Knoxville.

JCS' Boykin headed for Johnson University

University School of Jackson alum and current Kansas City Chief Trey Smith talks with some children from the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson just before Smith and others presented a check to the club.

SPORTS OPINION: Trey Smith’s All-Pro pick just another level reached by USJ grad

Purple and silver ribbons fall out of the balloon Jay’Len Mosley popped to announce his college decision. Mosley set a number of school - and a few TSSAA - records during his four years as a wide receiver at Jackson Christian.

Mosley taking his talents to Central Arkansas

South Gibson tries to move the ball past South Side’s defense closer to the basket during their game on Dec. 28, 2024, at Jackson Christian.

Lady Hawks’ defense pushing their success

The Lady Lions finished as the runner-up in the Hub City Classic at Liberty on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

TCA girls getting to next level of improvement as a team

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Obituaries

Frances Tipton

Edward Poe Jr.

Edward Poe Jr, affectionately known as “Jr” or Jr Poe”, was born Jan. 15, 1951, to Lucille Martin-Poe and Edward Poe Sr. He departed this earthly life on Aug. 27, 2024.

Dorothy Frances Maclin

Dorothy Frances Donaldson Maclin was born Dec. 29, 1930, to the late Hurshel Donaldson and Catherine Scott Donaldson in Gibson County, Tenn.

Faye Pipkin

Faye Pipkin, 89, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Christian Care Center of Medina, with her family by her side. She was born on April 7, 1935, in Henderson, Tenn., the daughter of the late Millard and Wilma Patterson Maness.

Charlie R. Roby

Charlie R. Roby, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at his residence in Jackson, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the age of 67, surrounded by his loving family.

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Opinion

OPINION: Paying for Pope’s off-site improvements could be easier than expected

The front of the new Pope School as it looked during construction just before Christmas, 2024.

Mayor Scott Conger's letter to the Madison County Commission and Jackson-Madison County School Board members declaring no liability in the off-site improvements for the new Pope Elementary School on …

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Entertainment

Community Calendar - Jan. 9

Black Tie & Boxing has become one of the biggest fundraising events in Jackson because of its uniqueness and the support The STAR Center gets from the community.

Here’s a look at things to do in Jackson and West Tennessee in the first couple of weeks of the new year. Jan. 11 Black Tie & Boxing Join The STAR Center for an unforgettable …

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