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  • What did JMCSS leaders decide about budgets, travel, and the superintendent’s bonus?

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  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 62 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Budget amendments, more on the agenda during JMCSS School Board meeting (wbbjtv.com) — Jackson-Madison County school board members in Jackson approved nine budget amendments and key student travel expenses, including trips to national robotics competitions. They also reviewed performance-based bonus figures for Superintendent Dr. Marlon King and discussed ongoing gains in graduation, readiness, and teacher retention as part of the district’s long-term strategic plan.
   

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    Monday December 22
  • Rock n Roll Sushi – Jackson
    Rock n Roll Sushi and Hibachi Jackson, 2046 Pleasant Plains Extension Suite A, Jackson
    6:30 pm

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • Computer Class
    Jackson-Madison County Library , 433 E Lafayette St , Jackson
    11:00 am
    • Friday December 19
  • Library opening at 12 pm
    Jackson-Madison County Library , 433 E. Lafayette Street , Jackson
    • Thursday December 25
  • Bites & Insights
    Greater Jackson Chamber , 197 Auditorium St , Jackson
    12:00 pm

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  • Found this sweet dog, friendly dog roaming our yard.
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  • This sweet mama-to-be or recent mama is running loose in the area of Donelson and Smallwood in the Timbers.
    Photos taken around 12:30pm on 12/14. Clearly has escaped her home because she is wearing a shock collar (Nextdoor The Timbers)
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  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

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