Public meetings
Here’s a look at upcoming public meetings held by the Madison County Commission. Unless otherwise noted, all county commission committee meetings happen at the County Finance Complex at 1981 Hollywood Drive:
Jackson-Madison County School Board meetings happen at the Central Office at 310 North Parkway:
The West Tennessee Healthcare Board will have its regularly monthly meeting on Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Lifeline schedule
Lifeline Blood Services are currently in need for O positive and O negative blood in their bank that services medical facilities throughout rural West Tennessee. Here’s a list of blood drives they’ll have in August in Madison County.
UofM Lambuth planetarium announces August schedule
The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for August:
Schools or groups interested in scheduling a show should email planetarium@memphis.edu, or call Holley Wood, coordinator, at 731.425.7368. Presentations are free to groups and individuals, with free parking in the conveniently located Hyde lot.
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, there is no seating once the “IN USE” lights are on. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.