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Conger should be aware of possible negative results with a possible win in stadium dispute | Opinion View Comments 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 ...

WBBJ TV May 7, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — As we reported Thursday, the Jackson Generals announced they’ve invited the Winnepeg Goldeyes to play ball at the Ballpark at Jackson for the summer. But did they have the authority to do so? That’s what the City of Jackson is now calling into question. Late Thursday afternoon, the City of Jackson issued their response. It calls the club’s announcement “inaccurate,” saying the city actually owns the Ballpark at Jackson and lease it to the Generals. Also, because Jackson Generals lost their AA baseball affiliation, their lease to use the ballpar...

WBBJ TV May 6, 2021 The Generals announced plans to expand entertainment at the Ballpark for this summer and into next year. State Rep. Chris Todd says the additional entertainment options at the Ballpark will help give the community more opportunity for entertainment. “I think a lot of folks are excited about that. We missed last year, and I think folks are ready to get back out and enjoy some good baseball, and wrestling, and concerts, so there’s a lot of things planned for the Ballpark,” Todd said. But the events are just the beginning. After losing their major league affiliation, th...

WBBJ TV May 6, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Generals announced plans Thursday to expand entertainment opportunities at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. According to a news release, the Ballpark will host the Winnipeg Goldeyes from the American Association beginning May 21. The release says border issues due to COVID-19 led to an opportunity for Jackson to host the Major League Baseball Partner League team for 2021, which is part of the Generals’ long-standing commitment to maintain baseball in West Tennessee. A full schedule will be released later. The home schedule kick off is c...

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