Crockett County Middle School students celebrate a summer of reading
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Crockett County Middle School students celebrate a summer of reading

ByLuke Stacey

Crockett County Middle School students made sure they found time during their busy summer to enjoy some great books. This past summer, the middle school held its twelfth voluntary summer reading program to encourage students to continue enjoying outstanding literature and to maintain their reading skills during their two-month school vacation. For those who chose…

Maury City educator receives $1,000 classroom grant
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Maury City educator receives $1,000 classroom grant

ByLuke Stacey

On Thursday, October 3, Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, awarded eleven West Tennessee educators with the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant. The program awards eleven $1,000 grants to area educators whose initiatives empower students to Learn, Experience, Advocate, Dream and Serve. “The L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant embodies who we are as an organization…

Local woman receives Southwest Tennessee Development District employee of the year
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Local woman receives Southwest Tennessee Development District employee of the year

ByLuke Stacey

A Crockett County native was awarded during the Southwest Tennessee Development District (SWTDD) annual meeting and awards dinner on Monday, September 30. With more than 200 people in attendance at the new 731 Social Event Center on Vann Drive in Jackson celebrating “West Tennessee Traditions of Excellence”, electing new officers to the executive board of…

Crockett County alumna completes Air Force military training
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Crockett County alumna completes Air Force military training

ByLuke Stacey

Crockett County High School Class of 2019 alumna, U.S. Air Force Airman Darricka L.Williams, has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. She completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills….

3 Crockett leaders appointed to governor’s census committee
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3 Crockett leaders appointed to governor’s census committee

Bywpengine

Three Crockett County leaders were appointed by Governor Bill Lee to the Tennessee Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census. These individuals along with many others from across the state will work alongside the U.S. Census Bureau. Brandon Gibson, senior advisor at the governor’s office, Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State, and Marie Williams, Tennessee…