Entries from July 2011

Jefferson residents warned of car break-ins

Friday, July 29. 2011
The Jefferson Police Department is warning Jefferson residents to keep their cars locked at night following a rash of break-ins in the town.

The neighborhoods of Jefferson Walk and Jefferson Mill have been hit in recent days by someone breaking into cars at night. Several items, including at least one weapon, has been stolen, the JPD reports.

Dave’ King (7-28-11)

Friday, July 29. 2011
JEFFERSON – David Richard “Dave” King, 53 died Thursday, July 28, 2011. Mr. King was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Jean Crawford King, Hoschton, and the late Samuel King. He was a retired chef, who had become disabled. He was of the Christian faith, a wonderful husband, father and son, ad will be missed by all who he knew. ... [Full Story »] 

Yates has planning to plan obsession

Friday, July 29. 2011
There’s a running joke inside Jackson County government circles that county commissioner Bruce Yates likes the word “plan.” Every time Yates says the word “plan,” his cohorts imagine they’re taking a drink of whiskey. At the end of a meeting, they mentally count up how many nips they took and calculate just how drunk they’d be. [Full Story »] 

Second gym project still on hold at JCCHS

Friday, July 29. 2011
Nearly 10 months after the Jackson County Board of Education postponed building a new gym at a high school, the money still isn’t in the bank to reconsider the project. [Full Story »] 

Forty-seven charged by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, July 27. 2011
THE JACKSON County Sheriff’s Office charged 47 people last week, including the following: [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: EJCHS coach points to senior class, team chemistry

Wednesday, July 27. 2011
EAST JACKSON coach Tim Thomas is cautiously optimistic about his team’s 2011 fortunes – and the key word here is optimistic. Armed with three seniors that have played exclusively under Thomas’s direction for four years, East Jackson enters the fall season coming off a 10-win campaign in 2010. Jill Edmonson (setter), Haley Simmons (right ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: JCCHS equipped with experience, young talent this fall

Wednesday, July 27. 2011
JACKSON COUNTY hopes a mix of experienced players coupled with an influx of talent rising from the junior varsity will lead to a .500 or better finish in 2011. Senior outside hitters Rachel Smith and Jasmine Williams both return, bringing experience to the team this fall. But coach Crystal Colley points to a crop of promising young players that ... [Full Story »] 

Too many absences may lead to major consequences

Wednesday, July 27. 2011
Think that too many unexcused absences for students doesn’t have consequences for parents? [Full Story »] 

Students return to class next week Jefferson starts Monday; Jackson County schools begin Thursday

Wednesday, July 27. 2011
For students, this is the last week of summer freedom — as they’ll return to school next week.

Students in the Jefferson City School System will return to class on Monday, Aug. 1, followed by Jackson County School System students on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Meanwhile, teachers in Jefferson started their pre-planning days on Tuesday and will continue through this Friday. Jackson County teachers will hold their pre-planning days Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1-2.

A furlough day for Jefferson City School System employees was held Monday, while Jackson County School System workers will take a furlough day the day before class starts on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

For the 2011-2012 school year, the superintendents for both school systems foresee a minimal increase in their student populations.

For the full story, see the July 27 issue of The Jackson Herald either in print or online.

Thomas Ed Culpepper

Tuesday, July 26. 2011
COMMERCE – Thomas Ed Culpepper, 80, died. He was the son of the late Willie and Gertrude Hardy Culpepper. He was a retired carpenter and crane operator and was a charter member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Culpepper was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Culpepper; brother, Bud Culpepper; and sister, Willard Denham. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 
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