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NEW WESTSTAR GRADUATES MARTIN, Tenn., – Members of the 2018 WestStar Leadership Class graduated Thursday, June 21, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A 5:30 p.m. reception was followed by dinner and the graduation ceremony. UT Martin sponsors the WestStar Leadership Program. Members of the 2018 WestStar graduating class are (seated, l to r) Tony Childress, Dyersburg; Ashley Dennis, Savannah; Charlie Moore, Alamo; Kara Tapp, Somerville; Heidi Shafer, Memphis; Stephanie Fowler, Jackson; Theresa Powell, Alamo; Michael Creasy, Decaturville; Jeff Parham, Martin; and Rodney Reynolds, Lexington; (standing, l to r) Frank Tate, McKenzie; Brandy Stutsman, Jackson; Andrew Long, Jackson; Richard Griggs, Covington; Brent Dillahunty, Huntingdon; John Rountree, Millington; Joseph Butler, Huntingdon; Rico Bryson, Jackson; Bob Turner, Somerville; John Hughey, Trenton; Brett Lashlee, Camden; Portis Tanner, Union City; Alex Bynum, Dresden; Charles West, Paris; Leigh Anne Bentley, Jackson; Julian McTizic, Bolivar; Katie Weatherford, Selmer; Yvette C. Blue, Brownsville; and B.W. Beasley, Milan. Not pictured is Tommy Allmon, of Dyersburg.

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Manuel Cuevas with Marty Stewart (left). PHOTO BY SARA TERPSTRA HANSON.

Summer Night Basketball League Scores The Grizzlies pose with Coach John after their win on Wednesday Night (6/27). The Grizzlies are 6-1 so far this season. PHOTO BY LNW S. DOUGLAS P.8

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Art Exhibits

NEWS ANCHOR AND POLICY MAKER PAMELA KOONS JOINS WUBA 88.1 FM WUBA 88.1 FM would like to welcome our new host Pamela Koons, Executive Director of At The Wellness Radio TV to our WUBA Team. Ms. Koons served as Anchor/Reporter for WBBJ TV (ABC) - Jackson, TN. She anchored the 5 PM and 10 PM Newscast, during years at anchor desk, WBBJ TV enjoyed some of the highest ratings in its history. Ms. Koons has also served as Executive Director and Chief of Staff for many municipalities in the Southern Region of the United States. She has been responsible for managing a policy board of local elected officials in six counties (Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale Counties, TN, Crittenden County, AR and Desoto County, MS). • Developed national award-winning tourism campaign for rural communities. • Secured funding for Southwest Community College to implement JAVA software development training program. • Worked with state and federal officials for programs and operations funding and influencing positive change for communities throughout region. Shelby County Government, Mayor’s Office - Memphis, TN Chief of Staff • Secured $40 million for failing charity hospital (THE Regional Medical Center). • Helped develop and manage 16 community volunteer task forces addressing issues from aging to economic and community development. Ms. Koons will host “At the WellnessRadioTV” which will focus on physical/mental health and wellness, as well as financial wellness for individuals and locally owned businesses. We will also highlight events from around the region with a focus on holistic living. Programs will be broadcast in our local station and in The WELLness RadioTV studios located at GTEC (Gainesville Technology Entrepreneurship Center).

Lane College announces Interim Alumni Affairs Director Jackson, Tenn. - Lane College has named Braylin Laster as its Interim Director of Alumni Affairs. Laster, an honor graduate of Lane College, received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2017. Previously, Laster served as Donor Relations Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Advancement, where his focus was donor engagement, research analysis, organizing student-led fundraising teams and implementation of stewardship activities. “I am honored to have been appointed to lead the Office of Alumni Affairs at my alma mater,” Laster said. I am looking forward to making a positive contribution in this area and excited to be a part of the ongoing progress at the college.” As director, Laster will help communicate the college’s accomplishments and upcoming events withalumni. He will work closely with the alumni association and chapter in fundraising projects and cultivate relationships with alumni. “Braylin has a personal understanding of Lane’s alumni as one of the college’s most important strengths,” Darlette Carver Samuels, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Advancement, said. He is very capable of meeting our goals to honor the excellence of our graduates and to foster lifelong relationships with our students and alumni.” Laster, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, has been a fixture at Lane College starting from the time he set foot on the campus as a student. Laster served as President of the Student Government Association and Business Manager for Pre-Alumni Council. He was selected among top student leaders to attend the National Alumni Council Leadership Conference and the NBMBAA Case Study Competition. He also served as office assistant to the Office of the Executive Vice President.

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July 5 - August 30, 2018 The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center presents two new art exhibits. In the Main Gallery Lendon Noe will be exhibiting her work entitled Grand Simplicities. Shelia Treece and Deborah Brasfield have collaborated on Creative Life – A Journey, which will be on display in the Upstairs Gallery. Both exhibits are free and open to the public and will run from July 5 – August 30, 2018. Doors are open daily from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. There will be a reception for these artists Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 5-7 pm. Admission to the reception is free. Call 4258397 for more information. If you know my work, then you know that I often find my inspiration in great poets and authors. These days I am immersed in Eudora Welty. In her famous essay “Place in Fiction,” Eudora Welty begins by seeing “place” as one of “the lesser angels” attending the writer of fiction, but ends by seeing it as the “gathering spot of all that has been felt, is about to be experienced…” As always, I’m not interested in illustrating her world, her place. I am inspired by her to try to reflect on and envision mine. (Lendon Noe) Living creative lives – sharing the journey with others! Both Treece and Brasfield have chosen oil as their favorite medium. Paintings will include Plein Air, landscapes, Still Life, Florals, and a selection of abstract.

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WESTSTAR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CLASS GRADUATES JUNE 21 IN JACKSON

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MARTIN, Tenn. — Members of the WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2018 graduated Thursday, June 21, during WestStar’s closing event held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A 5:30 p.m. reception was followed by dinner and the graduation ceremony. The University of Tennessee at Martin sponsors the WestStar Leadership Program. This marked the program’s 29th class and brings the total to 827 graduates since WestStar was established in 1989. The 2018 class included 30 members who were competitively selected to learn new leadership skills and develop strategies for assisting communities in solving problems and maximizing potential. Each WestStar class is chosen annually by the program’s board of trustees. Selection is based on individual leadership achievements and potential to contribute to West Tennessee’s development. The class members, selected from all occupations and levels of community and regional involvement, complete eight sessions covering topics including agriculture and transportation, public policy issues, education and tourism. Dr. Charley Deal, WestStar executive director, welcomed more than 150 class members, alumni and guests to the graduation ceremony. He thanked the program’s corporate sponsors, reviewed WestStar-sponsored conferences and activities since the start of the year and joined the program’s board of trustees to congratulate graduates and present graduation plaques. Deal also announced WestStar’s most recent scholarship recipients, as well as three major awards presented annually during the program’s graduation. •Ashley Dennis, of Savannah, chief financial officer of Hardin County Bank, received the 2018 Class Representative Award. Dennis was selected by current class members to represent the class in future WestStar activities. •Brett Lashlee, of Camden, an accountant and business process coordinator for Caterpillar Financial Insurance Services, received the C.P. Boyd Leadership Award. The award, named for the late Haywood County community leader and educator Dr. C.P. Boyd, recognizes the person who best reflects compassion and leadership for West Tennessee, as selected by his or her classmates. •Dr. Lisa Piercey, of Medina, executive vice president for West Tennessee Healthcare and a board-certified child-abuse pediatrician, received the Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar Leadership Alumni Award. The award is named for the late Jimmy Daniel, a 1990 WestStar graduate, founding program trustee member and a field representative during the Gov. Don Sundquist administration. Recipients must be WestStar graduates who have had positive impacts in their city or county during the past five years and possess strong records of leadership in West Tennessee. Piercey graduated from the program in 2015. •Seth Bowers, of Gleason, and Ray Washington IV, of Ripley, both received RisingStar Leadership Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students who attended WestStar’s RisingStar Leadership Program held for selected high school juniors and seniors each fall and who plan to attend UT Martin. Selections are made by a university committee. •Luke Winters, of Martin, and Jenna Watson, of Friendship, received Nick Dunagan Leadership Scholarships. Both students attend UT Martin and are the children of WestStar graduates. These scholarships are named for Dr. Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor emeritus and former WestStar executive director. Recipients are chosen by the WestStar Board of Trustees. Following recognition of the graduates, Deal closed the event by reminding the audience that leadership is about impact, influence and inspiration. “Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion that you have for your work, and you have to be able to inspire those around you,” he said. “Let us all leave here tonight committed to making a positive impact in our community, influencing positive changes in West Tennessee and inspiring the next generation of leaders to commit to making our state even better than it is today.” The 2018 WestStar graduating class members and their hometowns are: Tommy Allmon, Dyersburg; B.W. Beasley, Milan; Leigh Anne Bentley, Jackson; Yvette Blue, Brownsville; Rico Bryson, Jackson; Joseph Butler, Huntingdon; Alex Bynum, Dresden; Tony Childress, Dyersburg; Michael Creasy, Decaturville; Ashley Dennis, Savannah; Brent Dillahunty, Huntingdon; Stephanie Fowler, Jackson; Richard Griggs, Covington; John Hughey, Trenton; Brett Lashlee, Camden; Andrew Long, Jackson; Julian McTizic, Bolivar; Charlie Moore, Alamo; Jeff Parham, Martin; Theresa Powell, Alamo; Rodney Reynolds, Lexington; John Rountree, Millington; Heidi Shafer, Memphis; Brandy Stutsman, Jackson; Portis Tanner, Union City; Kara Tapp, Somerville; Frank Tate, McKenzie; Bob Turner, Somerville; Katie Weatherford, Selmer; and Charles West, Paris. Applications for the 2019 WestStar class are being accepted after Sept. 1, and members of the new class will be selected later this fall.

Friday, June 29 •Blazin’ Blair & The Levee, Fox Park, 11:30am •Tyler Goodson, The Blacksmith, 6pm •Savannah Bluegrass Festival, Wayne Jerrolds River Park, 6pm •TBD, Music Under The Bud Light Tent (theAMP), 6:45pm •The Doublewides, Mulligans, 7pm •John Spears & Dawg Creek Band, Bolivar Music on the Square, 7pm •George Pruitt & Wild Hearts Band, Ripley’s Music on the Square, 7pm •Little Boys Blue, The AMP, 7:30pm •Chad Karnes & Brian Bain, Bistro Eleven Sixty, 7:30pm •Kimberlie Helton, Redbones, 8pm •Smoke ‘n Guns, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 8pm •Another Lost Year, 5 Stories & Atomic 75, Ricochet Bar, 8pm •Andy K Avery, Fisherdale Dock (Decaturville), 8:30pm •Will Burton, The Tap, 9pm •Old Spirits, First & Church Pub (Union City), 9pm •Eric Wood & Brittany Strickland, The Downtown Tavern, 10pm Saturday, June 30 •Howl for Hounds Benefit, Full Throttle Distillery (Trimble), 11am •Savannah Bluegrass Festival, Courthouse Grounds, 12pm •The Skeleton Krew, Dock D’s Pizza (Counce), 6pm •Glen Case, The Blacksmith, 6pm •Memphis Jones Trio, VFW Post 6496, 7pm •Tumbleweed Band, Reagan Dance, 7pm •Lakelin & Daisy Lemmings, Main Street Grill (Medina), 7pm •Stumpwater Band, Century Farm Winery, 7pm

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New Leader of Early Foundations announced by Keli McAlister, JMCSS Communications Coordinator

JACKSON, Tenn. – Longtime Jackson-Madison County School System educator Mary Myers will take over as Leader of Early Foundations for the new school year. Myers, who currently serves as Data Coach at East Elementary, has been with the District for 16 years. She has been in education for 25 years. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve more teachers and make a larger positive impact on the lives of our students,” she said. Though her office will be based at the Central Office, Myers says you can expect to find her in the classroom a lot. “In order to serve the teachers in a positive manner and help meet their needs, I plan to be in our Pre-K through 3rd grade classes at every school several times this year,” she explained. “This will allow me to continue to build on our current program and work collaboratively to improve our areas of need.” The Leader of Early Foundations role is aimed at producing strong learners in the early years by focusing solely on elementary students and teachers. “We have to continue the emphasis on early foundations,” stated Myers. “It is the foundation of future learning so it’s important that we provide the best supports and curriculum.” Myers began her education career as a fourth-grade teacher in Lauderdale County. After moving to Madison County, she has held various positions within JMCSS including Reading Specialist, 4th grade teacher and Instructional Coach at Denmark Elementary, Teacher Support Coach in the Professional Development Department and Assistant Principal at Isaac Lane Elementary. “I hope I can take the many things I’ve learned throughout my career in education and share them with my fellow educators,” she said. A servant leader is what Myers says she will be for teachers and parents. “I want to be accessible to parents if they have questions and concerns,” she explained. “They can expect to see me around school campuses and at events.” A native of Ripley, Tenn., Myers attended Lauderdale County Schools graduating from Ripley High School. She earned her Bachelor’s from the University of Tennessee at Martin and her Master’s from Arkansas State University. Myers and her husband Jim have two daughters, both students within the District. Myers replaces Teresa Russell, who has accepted a leadership position in the Haywood County School System where she has previously served as an educator and administrator. Myers will assume her new role on July 1.

New band leaders named at Liberty Tech JACKSON, Tenn. – Members of the Liberty Tech Crusaders Band will march to a different beat this school year, as Dr. Janice Epperson, principal of Liberty Technology Magnet High School, names Joshua Hayes as Director of Bands. Hayes has served as music teacher at Andrew Jackson Elementary School for the past two years. “Leaving my kids at AJ was very difficult,” explained Hayes. “But my heart is on the field and in the concert hall. My heart is truly in the world of band.” Hayes says he looks forward to rebuilding the band program at Liberty Technology along with his new Assistant Band Director, Desmond Tarplin, who joined the District in the spring. “I believe the lack of consistency has hurt the program,” Hayes said. “I believe we can bring that consistency to the program because we both plan to be here for a while.” “I hope we can build a comprehensive band program that teaches musicianship alongside responsibility, accountability, leadership and a strong work ethic,” added Tarplin. Also coming from the elementary-level, Tarplin previously spent three years as chorus director and music teacher at River’s Edge Elementary School in Fayetteville, Ga. Joshua Hayes Two weeks of camp for the Liberty marching band is scheduled to begin July 16. “We’re setting the bar high right off the bat and putting in place a tradition of excellence and sticking to it,” stated Hayes. “We hope to bring something to the program that can be both Desmond Tarplin entertaining for our Friday night crowds but also something challenging that will push our kids’ limits.” Hayes believes what his students will learn in their time with him will go well beyond band. “Our students are learning to read, write, translate and interpret a different language in real time,” he said. “They learn to think critically on many different levels.” He said he also looks forward to competitions, often on college campuses, and the opportunities that can bring. “That exposure may serve as an influence for kids who normally wouldn’t think of college as an option.” A native of Milan, Hayes, who plays the trumpet, French horn, guitar and didgeridoo, earned his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Bethel University and is working toward his Master’s. His wife, Camille, serves as vocal music teacher at Northeast Middle School. Tarplin grew up in Ellenwood, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. He earned his Bachelor’s from the University of West Georgia and his Master’s from Valdosta State University. He enjoys playing percussion, piano, bass guitar, ukulele, saxophone and trumpet. His wife, Rebekah, serves as a music therapist.

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FOURTH OF JULY PLANS ANNOUNCED AT DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA UNION CITY, TN- The City of Union City and Discovery Park of America are teaming up to host one of the biggest Fourth of July firework displays in this region! Discovery Park will be open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on the Fourth of July, with tickets just $10.00 all day. There will be a special “Ringing of the Bell” ceremony in Freedom Square beginning at 1:30 p.m. Music will be provided in the Chapel throughout the day. Then, beginning at 5:00 p.m., entrance to the grounds will be FREE!! There will be food and beverage trucks, live music, bounce houses, and yard games throughout the evening, and live music by Avonlea. At dusk, you’ll see one of the largest fireworks displays ever in Union City, and maybe even west Tennessee! Plan now to spend your 4th of July at Discovery Park of America…come for the day for just $10….after 5:00 admission is free. Bring your lawn chair and stay all day! Check the website for more information! A grand ol’ celebration…July 4th at Discovery Park of America…. featuring the City of Union City Firework display at dusk! Leader’s Credit Union is sponsoring the music, and Little Caesers is sponsoring the children’s activities.

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Dr. Dylan Bondurant and his children, Rylan Ali (8) and Bo (5) of Union City are pictured awaiting the firework display at Discovery Park last year. Make plans to join your family and friends for a great 4th of July Celebration at Discovery Park of America. Open 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on July 4th, with $10 admission during the day, and free after 5:00 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk. The Fourth of July activities at Discovery Park of America are sponsored by the City of Union City, Leader’s Credit Union and Little Caesar’s Pizza. SUBMITTED PHOTO

HOLIDAY GARBAGE SCHEDULE Garbage collection the week of July 4th will be on a regular schedule because the holiday falls on Wednesday. There will be no change in service. For questions, please contact the Health and Sanitation Department at 425-8545.

West Tennessee Healthcare’s Senior Services Department, West Tennessee Neuroscience and SpineCenter, along with the Alzheimer’s Community of West Tennessee, Americare, Home Instead Senior Care, and Tennessee Health Management invite the public to attend the Dementia Experience on Thursday evening, August 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the JacksonMadison County General Hospital J. W. Barnes Conference Center. The Dementia Experience provides participants an insight into the world of dementia by simulating the symptoms of dementias, including Alzheimer’s Disease. The program will offer answers to questions often asked by caregivers and family members, including “Why does my loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease act as they do?” “What is my loved one feeling as he or she progresses with Alzheimer’s Disease?” and “What limitations does my loved one face with Alzheimer’s Disease?” The answers to these and other questions will allow caregivers to become more compassionate and understanding as they care for their patient or loved one on a daily basis. To register for the event, please contact the West Tennessee Healthcare Senior Services office by calling 731-541-8757 or emailing Regina.Smith@wth.org. Registration is required. Space is limited. West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-forprofit healthcare system with locations serving 22 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org.

JMC Library’s Tennessee Room Staff Reaches Index of 50,000 Individual Obituary Records Searchable Database from 1936 to July 1965 JACKSON, Tenn. – Over the past six years, Jimmy Wilkins has read thousands of local obituaries using the library’s vast archives of The Jackson Sun dating back to 1936. His work has resulted in a searchable index of nearly 50,000 individual obituary records spanning between 1936 and July 1965 and covering most of West Tennessee except for Shelby County. While his work is ongoing, anyone interested in genealogical research can access this index from the Tennessee Room located inside the Main Library. This tool simplifies the process of combing through weeks, months or even years of The Jackson Sun to locate a specific record. Each entry includes the name of the deceased, date of publication, whether the entry is a full obituary or notice and the page number where it can be found within that specific issue of the paper. Wilkins also uses the Tennessee Room’s collection of records from area funeral homes to include missing details such as maiden names and full names where only abbreviations were printed. Occasionally, he even makes note of unusual circumstances related to a person’s death. While Wilkins searches and records the details from the paper, there are additional Tennessee Room volunteers who review his entries to ensure completeness and to identify possible errors. “I like to stay busy,” said Wilkins, Tennessee Room assistant. “After I retired, I started volunteering in the Tennessee Room and went to work creating this comprehensive index. This eventually led to a position at the library. It has been interesting to explore our city and nation’s history from this perspective. For example, in the period 1940 to 1949, there were 16,564 obituaries and death notices, which include many of those individuals killed in service during World War II. Also of interest is the change in how married women were identified by their husband’s name, versus their given name.” “Years ago, researcher Jonathan Smith had published indexes to obituaries in nineteenth and early twentieth century Jackson newspapers up through 1935,” said Jack Wood, Tennessee Room Librarian. “Prior to Jimmy’s project, obituaries in and after 1936 had to be located by date of death. If that was unknown, we had little means to find it. We would frequently search funeral records, the Social Security death index, cemetery listings and other sources that might give a clue to the date of death. Now, this search tool will allow the public to locate obituaries by name, date or keywords. This is a very significant aid for us. Our goal is to place these indexes on our public access computers and eventually, after a trial there, online.” Located in the Main Library at 433 E. Lafayette St. in downtown Jackson, the Tennessee Room is dedicated to genealogical research and the preservation of local history. Its knowledgeable staff are available to assist patrons 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri.; and, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit our website at www.jmclibrary.org.

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A 29th Letter to America

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LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor: America has come a long way from July 4, 1776, when it declared its independence from Great Britain, and said in its declaration, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Many paid a great price to obtain independence from the then powerful Empire of Great Britain. Nine of the 56 signers of the Declaration “died from wounds, or hardships of The Revolutionary War of Independence.” Since that war, hundreds of thousands more have died to preserve this great country and its principles. Unfortunately, too many have forgotten what those principles were. To many, “these truths” are not so “self-evident” any more. Instead of, “that all men are created equal” they divide us into different races and groups. But there is only one Human Race, and it started with Adam and Eve. When they divide, they are actually saying we are not equal to them. THOSE ARE THE REAL RACISTS. America must return to God, the Creator. He did in fact create everything on Earth and the Heavens. Those fellows’ souls who said otherwise, are in the Hell God created. Theirs was nothing but nonsense! The Creator did give us “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Defend those rights properly and appreciate them, and the sacrifice Americans have made to protect them. Love God and your Neighbor, as He directed us to do. IN JESUS NAME STOP THE BABY KILLING SOURCE: MANUEL YBARRA, JR. COALGATE, OK PH.# 580-428-3242 EMAIL:

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UT Institute of Agriculture Announces New Herbert College of Agriculture Transformational Gift Recognized at UT Board of Trustees Meeting KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees formally announced today the new Herbert College of Agriculture, named for distinguished alumni Jim and Judi Herbert. The name replaces the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and was officially approved by the Board at a specially called meeting on April 17. The Herbert College of Agriculture becomes the third named college in the University of Tennessee’s 224-year history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift. The Herberts, both alumni of UT Knoxville, are strong supporters of the university and the Institute of Agriculture. “We are especially pleased about enhancing the student experience through internships in national agribusinesses and international work,” said Jim Herbert, co-founder and executive chairman of Neogen Corporation, an international food safety company headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. “We hope this gives students studying agriculture every opportunity to become great contributors to their world.” Judi Herbert added, “Jim loves to say that to whom much is given, much is expected, and it’s a mantra by which we live. The University of Tennessee is where many of our family members have called home, so it was only natural to reinvest in this special place.” The Herberts have a longstanding personal history with UT. Jim grew up on a farm outside Memphis and began his UT career earning room and board watering the plants in an Institute of Agriculture greenhouse. He graduated with an animal husbandry degree in 1962 and received the college’s first-ever honorary Ph.D. in 2016. Judi graduated with an English degree in 1963 and has a passion for enhancing student writing skills, providing support for the Writing Center for Knoxville-area UT students. “This tremendous gift is most amazing because of its flexibility,” said Tim Cross, chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture. “The Herberts’ desire to enhance student learning, faculty engagement and programs make this endowment truly capable of empowering the Herbert College of Agriculture for generations.” The college joins the Haslam College of Business and Tickle College of Engineering as the only named UT Knoxville colleges, with benefits that extend well beyond the new name. “This gift will be among the most transformative in the university’s history,” said UT President Joe DiPietro. “It will elevate the college into an elite group of the very best public, land-grant colleges of agriculture in the nation.” Initial plans for the gift include enhanced experiential learning programs for students and faculty, along with professional leadership opportunities in agriculturally related businesses and organizations. “This investment will help recruit and retain the best faculty, attracting and supporting both graduate and undergraduate students and providing best-in-class educational experiences through our programs,” said Caula Beyl, dean of the new Herbert College of Agriculture. “This will allow us to build on our historic past while strategically preparing for the future roles of our college.” The college has enjoyed record-setting growth over the past five years, with more than 1,700 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students now enrolled. One-fifth of these students are taking part in study abroad opportunities. The college has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships annually in recognition of academic achievement. Just this year, two more students were named as Fulbright scholars, bringing the total to four. “Philanthropic investments like this are catalysts for advancing the land-grant mission and making a global impact,” said Keith Barber, vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement. “Jim and Judi have hearts for educating students who have the potential to change the world for the better.” The eight departments that make up the college are agricultural and resource economics; agricultural leadership, education and communications; animal science; biosystems engineering and soil science; entomology and plant pathology; food science; forestry, wildlife and fisheries; and plant sciences. In 2018 the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is celebrating an important milestone 50 years of excellence in providing Real. Life. Solutions. through teaching, discovery and service. The Herbert’s seminal gift sets the stage for success for the state’s agricultural and natural resources students for the next 50 years and beyond. Visit ag.tennessee.edu to learn more.

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SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ANNOUNCEMENT The Jackson Housing Authority located at 125 Preston Street Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will open its waiting list beginning Monday, July 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Initial applications for the program may be picked up and returned during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20, 2018. Initial applications may be returned by walk in or U.S. Postal Service. If returned by U.S. Postal Service, it must be postmarked no later than Friday, July 20, 2018. We will not accept faxed or emailed applications due to original signature(s) must be on initial application. NOTE: By submitting this initial application, you are not guaranteed placement on the waiting list. The Jackson Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, ancestry, gender identity or sexual orientation in the access to, admission into, or employment in housing programs or activities.

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Grants Available for Organizations Serving Tennessee’s Military Members, Veterans and Their Families For Arts Programming According to the Department of Tennessee Veterans Services’ 2016 Annual Report, Tennessee’s total veteran population is well above 503,000 and more than 218,000 are over the age of 65 years old, which is 43% of the state’s veteran population. Promoting creative expression through art, music, writing, dance and other artistic modalities help military service members, veterans and their families express themselves in new ways while improving their quality of life. Individuals with opportunities to express themselves and share their stories can often better navigate the stress of transitioning from communities, being separated from family members or transitioning from military structure to the civilian workplace. Art, more specifically, offers a nonverbal outlet of expression where many military veterans find their art to become an extension of themselves and their thoughts. This open creativity allows people of all backgrounds and ages to process traumatic experiences from their past and also navigate the visible and invisible challenges they face every day to foster growth and healing. “Stressors can impact everyone, but there are some unique challenges that come from military service and the transition from uniform into the civilian life,” Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder said. “Outlets such as the arts and creative expression are valuable resources for navigating the transitions faced by service members, reservists, veterans and their families.” The Tennessee Arts Commission in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Veteran Services is offering a new funding opportunity called TN Military, Veterans & the Arts (TNMVA). The purpose of the initiative is to encourage organizations serving Tennessee’s military members, veterans and their families to use the arts as part of the many ways they achieve their goals and provide services to military audiences and to encourage arts organizations to engage military audiences in outcomes based activities that enhance Tennessee’s communities. “I’m extremely grateful to the Tennessee Arts Commission for their commitment and this new grant initiative that will increase art opportunities for Tennessee veterans, service Tennessee Department of Veterans Services members, reservists, guard members and their family members,” said Commissioner Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Tennessee Arts Many-Bears Grinder. Commission Executive Director Anne Pope. “The TNMVA initiative will provide one-time funding for innovative projects using the PHOTO BY KAREN OROZCO. arts that support the unique needs of, or address an opportunity for Tennessee’s military members, as well as veterans or their families and caregivers,” said Anne B. Pope, Executive Director for the Tennessee Arts Commission. “Successful projects will engage military service members, veterans and their families through the arts and strive to meet the published outcomes while leveraging the assets from the community in which they exist.” Applicants may request up to $10,000 for their project. This grant does not require a financial match. However, applications that demonstrate a commitment to continue the project through sustainable, local funding sources, partnerships and community support may increase the competitiveness of the submission. Funded projects must take place between October 15, 2018, and June 15, 2019, under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission. Eligible “lead” organizations include local and regional government entities and nonprofit organizations legally chartered and headquartered in Tennessee. State agencies are not eligible to apply but are welcome as partner organizations.

Nashville’s Cowboy Couture Designer, Manuel receives 2018 NEA Heritage Fellow The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the newest recipients of the NEA National Heritage Fellowships, which includes Nashville’s Manuel Cuevas, a world-renowned designer of cowboy couture. From his early life in Michoacán, Mexico, to his training in mid-century Hollywood, to his residency as a creative luminary in Nashville, clothing designer Manuel has measured, cut, and stitched a brilliant and indelible legacy in American culture. Born in 1933, Manuel learned to sew at age seven from his older brother. By fourteen, he was a popular creator of prom dresses in his hometown in western Mexico. In 1952, he migrated to Hollywood, where influential clothiers took notice. Manuel eventually became lead tailor for Nudie Cohn, the exuberant designer most identified with the rhinestone-adorned and elaborately embroidered suits. With Nudie, Manuel clothed everyone from Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, James Dean to John Wayne. In 1975, Manuel launched his own Los Angeles store, serving clients including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Glen Campbell and Jack White. In 1988, Manuel moved to Nashville, where he remains a marquee brand name. His clothes have earned exhibitions at the Frist Art Museum, the Johnny Cash Museum, and are displayed extensively at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The NEA National Heritage Fellowships, awarded annually by the National Endowment for the Arts, highlight the breadth and excellence of the artistic traditions found in communities all across the United States. The 2018 recipients will receive a $25,000 award and be honored in Washington, DC at an awards ceremony on September 26, 2018 and at a free concert on September 28, 2018. The concert will be streamed live at arts.gov. “The 2018 NEA National Heritage Fellows have dedicated their lives to mastering these distinctive art forms and sharing them with new audiences both within their communities and nationwide,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts. “We look forward to celebrating them and their incredible artistic accomplishments this fall.”

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Generals announce “Belly Buster Monday” promotion Fans will receive special all-you-can-eat privileges on four Second Half dates JACKSON, TENN. – The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are introducing a fresh promotion that will appeal to Generals fans’ appetites in July, August, and September of 2018. “Belly Buster Monday” will happen on four Second Half occasions at The Ballpark at Jackson, including Generals home dates against the Mobile BayBears (July 16), Biloxi Shuckers (July 23), Tennessee Smokies (August 6), and Chattanooga Lookouts (September 3). On the four nights mentioned, fans attending the game will be automatically guaranteed all-you-can-eat privileges on hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, ice cream, and Pepsi products with the purchase of their tickets. General admission seating for those games will cost $16, while reserved section seats will be priced at $20. Along with Dollar Dogs and Drinks (presented every Thursday by Disaster Services) and Food Truck Fridays (presented by Leaders Credit Union), the addition of four Belly Buster Monday promotions to the Generals’ Second Half schedule will make The Ballpark among the most affordable, fun, and diverse dining options for Jackson area families and residents. In all, 16 of Jackson’s final 29 regular season home dates will feature a food-related promotion. UP AND COMING AT THE BALLPARK: July 4-7 vs. Tennessee Smokies…featuring Fourth of July Fireworks (July 4) and Harry Potter Night (July 7)! July 12-16 vs. Mobile BayBears...featuring Jurassic Park Night (July 14) and Belly Buster Monday (July 16)! Jackson Generals Baseball - #GreenMeansGo | Proud Double-A Affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks The Jackson Generals, a West Tennessee baseball franchise since 1998, have won two Southern League titles and claim more than 150 alumni who have debuted with an MLB team. The Ballpark at Jackson was named the 2017 Professional Sports Field of the Year by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. n 2018, The Generals and manager Shelley Duncan won the First Half North Division title, assuring them a bid to the Southern League’s postseason. For tickets and information about the Generals, dial 731.988.5299 or log on to JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!