City agencies celebrate million dollar grant for new home construction
Jackson Mayor Scott Conger made a simple but meaningful statement during a press conference this past week.
“It’s always a good day when Jackson, Tennessee is awarded a million dollars,” the mayor said at the announcement of a coalition of agencies working together to receive a $1 million grant to build six houses in the city.
The Southwest Tennessee Community Development Corporation, Jackson Energy Authority, Healthy Communities LLC and the Community Redevelopment Agency all worked together to receive the grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency.
Brian James of HCB Development was the one credited with coordinating the effort with the agencies. It started with he and Chris Alexander discussing a partnership with the Southwest Community Development Corporation and director Patti Pickler.
Where Did Our Students Go? District Specialists on the Hunt
March 09, 2021
A school board in Florida is so concerned about losing enrollment, at least in part due to homeschooling, that it has hired a team of workers to check up on missing students. Home School Legal Defense Association is taking steps to make sure these workers don’t violate the rights of homeschool families.
The Madison County School Board, in a recent meeting, voted to hire five parent contact specialists who will be tasked with visiting families residing in the district. During the meeting homeschool families were mentioned, and several minutes were spent
Madison County resumes full in-person learning
Madison County resumes full in person learning By Kailey Schuyler | February 1, 2021 at 8:12 AM CST - Updated February 1 at 8:12 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - After weeks of hybrid learning, Madison County School students are headed back for in-person learning. The 5-day a week traditional learning will start on February 1.
Several parents have chimed in with their thoughts about this transition. Some say they are glad we’ve reached this point, but others say this is a bit premature.
“I am in favor of this, our school board, especially the Madison County School Board has just done a phenomenal job,” says the parent of two, Tammie Dodson.