Easter meal giveaway, drive-thru Easter egg hunt offered across metro Share Updated: 10:53 AM CDT Apr 3, 2021 WAPT Share Updated: 10:53 AM CDT Apr 3, 2021 Communities are coming together the day before Easter pandemic-style.The Greater Jackson Arts Council, the City of Jackson Parks and Rec Department, and other community groups will be handing out 500 honey baked hams along with vegetables, cases of bottled water and Easter treat bags for kids ages 8 and younger.This event in addition to a drive-thru Easter egg hunt that will support those affected by the pandemic and the winter storm back in February.The giveaway will be at the VA Legion Softball Complex from 11 a.m. until supplies run out. Face masks will be required and offerings will be taken.In addition, the World Central Kitchen will be in Jackson for Easter weekend to help feed over 600 families.Several restaurants have partnered up to provide oven-ready dinners that serve four. The
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Sandra Jean MacDiarmid (“Sandy” or “Miss Sandy”), age 73, of Jackson, TN, peacefully drifted off this mortal coil on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, to whatever dreams may come.
Sandy was an amazing woman. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois on May 14, 1947, to the late John and Frances Irene (Kinczewski) Bicanic. Her childhood involved Catholic schools, piano lessons, and poodle skirts, as well some things she actually enjoyed. She loved the Windy City and the countless hours she spent there with her dad. She loved the art museum, the food, the lights, and an old roller derby venue that is now a church. From an early age, after her mother passed unexpectedly, Sandy understood that life is fleeting. As such, she lived her life with a fearless zest. She was a virtuous wife and a loving mother of three. She was a natural artist and a diligent worker. She was an outdoors-woman and a courageous adventurer. She was a compassionate teacher and a perpetual st
Outfitters and river access advocates are worried about a budget decision to furlough a longtime county employee who coordinated commercial use of the Snake River between Wilson and South Park boat ramps.
Snake River Angler owner Will Dornan was incredulous at the decision to furlough Mike Estes, a recreation program coordinator who has worked for Teton County for 24 years. Make that 28, if his time spent as a Teton County Search and Rescue volunteer is included.
âYou just got rid of your very, very best,â Dornan said.
Since 2017 Estes has coordinated commercial use of the county-administered stretch of the Snake River, overseeing the river management program, which was revised and made final in 2018. Dornan didnât originally want the program, and, specifically, the permits that came with it. But he said Estes managed it well, and he was concerned about letting him go.