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Here’s an open statement to Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Jackson Generals owner David Freeman: It’s time to end this.
There’s been a back-and-forth for nearly two years now about whether or not the Generals were welcome in Jackson, and it’s evolved to whether or not they have a legal right to stay in The Ballpark at Jackson.
Conger put out a statement in January ordering them to vacate The Ballpark on Feb. 15. We’re nearly three months past that, and they’re still there setting up events and bringing in more teams to play games there.
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May 7, 2021
Mayor Scott Conger announced Juanita Jones as the choice for the month.
Jones founded and serves as the executive director for Keep My Hood Good Community Campaign, which promotes personal, civic and community responsibility for underserved, underprivileged youth.
“Juanita’s heartfelt commitment for the youth in our city can be seen in her work through the Keep My Hood Good Community Campaign,” Mayor Conger said. “She has dedicated over a decade to this cause and I commend her efforts in making the lives of the students she serves even better.”
After a year of winners have been selected by the city, one person will be awarded $1,000 to donate to a non-profit of their choice.
WINNIPEG The Winnipeg Goldeyes are facing a curveball before their second season south of the border has even started. On Thursday, the club announced due to the ongoing Canada-U.S. border closure, it would be postponing its home opener at Shaw Park. That game was initially set to take place May 21. Instead, the team is planning on playing their scheduled home games at the Ballpark at Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee, which was the home of the Jackson Generals. However, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued a statement saying the Generals had defaulted on their lease agreement for the ballpark by losing its affiliation with AA baseball.
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May 6, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. Thursday morning, hundreds of people gathered to pray for the city, state and country.
The city held its annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. But this year’s was not taken for granted.
“It’s probably been the largest group I’ve been in front of in more than a year. To see those people here for one reason, to come together, break bread together, to sing together,” said Jackson Mayor Scott Conger.
The city invited pastors and community leaders to pray for businesses.
“I pray that every business owner, along with their family, will promote their business in a way that brings glory to your name,” said Kyle Spurgeon, president and CEO of the Jackson Chamber.
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May 4, 2021
Only one item on new business: a unanimous vote on a new tornado siren.
It’s a 50/50 split of $26,000 between the City of Jackson and Madison County.
“The airport, library, and a couple of other things are shared: equal county and city. So this is costing the city $13,600, give or take,” said City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger.
The siren will be installed in the Adair community.
EMA Director Jason Moore says it’s one of two new sirens being installed in northwest Madison County.
The other is a replacement in the Wyndchase neighborhood due to a lightning strike.