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Byron Woodfin, who wrote the book “Lay Down with Dogs” that chronicled the 1972 car bombing in Scottsboro that left attorney and future Circuit Judge Loy Campbell crippled and imprisoned
Former Jackson County greats play at the collegiate level, on the court and on the mats. Mark Martin shares of some more past playoff games at Ripley’s Memorial Stadium.
Suzette Lowe Jackson County veterans of the Korean War will be honored at the courthouse on Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m. The Old Hickory Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be hosting the ceremony that will include the laying of a wreath. It is unknown the number of Jackson Countians who served in this conflict, but 10 men were killed in action. Their names are inscribed on the memorial located on the courthouse lawn. “This is sometimes the forgotten war,” said Mary Pistelli, organizer of the event. “We never want these veterans to think their sacrifice and se...
“Times change,” Master Sgt. Trina Clark said. “Memories and feelings on this day do not. It brings to the forefront what always lingers in the background in the minds of the families.”
Since a fire that burned the dock at the Jackson County Park last January, Jackson Countians have wondered what will happen with the property. During a meeting on Jan. 4,