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Man drowns in boating accident

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Saturday, April 6. 2013

A 51-year-old man died Saturday in a drowning accident in Jackson County. The victim was fishing in a small pond off of Crooked Creek Road when his boat capsized and he fell in, according to EMS director Steve Nichols. He was unable to swim to shore. A friend was reportedly on the bank fishing and saw him go in and called 911 for assistance. ... [Full Story »]

Woman throws rice in husband’s face during dispute

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Wednesday, April 3. 2013

Jefferson police were dispatched to a Laurel Oaks Drive residence last week after a woman threw a bowl of rice at her husband during an argument. The police report states that the two were bickering over their child’s health when the rice was thrown. The husband became really upset after that, and began yelling louder, kicking one of the ... [Full Story »]

JCSS 8th Graders improve on state writing

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Wednesday, April 3. 2013

Eighth Graders in the Jackson County School System continued this year to make progress on their state writing test results. Students at West Jackson Middle School and East Jackson Middle School both had low failure rates of nine percent, the first time the schools have gone into single-digits. Kings Bridge Middle School’s failure rate was 14 ... [Full Story »]

JCSS cutting costs, restructuring

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Wednesday, April 3. 2013

Leaders of the Jackson County School System unveiled a major revamping of the system’s financial and administrative structure last week. Although the moves are being driven in large part by serious financial pressures, the changes also include a major shift in the system’s administrative focus. Some of the moves are designed to shift more ... [Full Story »]