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All good things come to an end. Summer vacation for students in the Jackson County and Commerce school systems is ending this week and next respectively as the 2010-11 school year begins. The Jackson County School System expects a “slight increase” in enrollment when school starts Thursday. The latest projection is for 7,400 students. ... [Full Story »] 

The Jackson County tax digest is expected to drop five percent or more this fall. With over 700 property tax appeals still pending, preliminary numbers show the net county tax digest will fall from $2.43 billion in 2009 to $2.30 billion. County officials say that translates to a $1.4 million loss in tax revenue to the county government. The tax ... [Full Story »] 

Here’s a flash for parents of children going back to school: If your child is not successful, it’s probably your fault. There are exceptions. Children can get sick or experience trauma that hinders their learning. They can have miserable social experiences that mar them for life. Anything can happen. Still, for all the cuts in school ... [Full Story »]