Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Jackson.
On Sept. 10, about 100 first responders and community members climbed 2,200 steps at Rockabilly Stadium to honor those lost on Sept.
11, 2001 at this fourth annual event. Registration cost $35 per person with donations encouraged to represent the steps and supported the Fire and Rescue Community Safety Fund.
The Dream Center of Jackson has opened a new gym on Oil Well Road that gives local children a safe place to play and stay active — it will also host after-school programs for learning and fun.
The Jackson DAR planted a Tulip Poplar sapling at Liberty Garden this morning in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11; a plaque marks the site.
The group will host month-long service events in schools, at the police department and with the Dream Center to preserve the memory.
Chandra Bond, a first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary, was named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery; she has taught at the school for five years and hopes her students remember her passion for teaching.
Former Tennessee baseball star Andrew Fischer hit his 47th home run on Sept.
10, breaking the record for most minor league homers this century (playing for the Biloxi Shuckers). He is eight homers away from the all-time record and continues to stand out for the Brewers.
TSSAA posted Week 4 high school football scores on Friday, Sept.
11 from across the state, including region contests (marked with an asterisk) and regular matchups. The scoreboard highlights results from teams in West, Middle, and East Tennessee.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Jackson.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.