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Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors hold final meeting for 2020
The Jackson Energy Authority’s Board of Directors held its month meeting, Tuesday.
JEA’s financial area reported on a recent taxable offering of wastewater bonds that will result in a savings to rate payers of just over $1.6 million.
Monte Jones, JEA’s chairman of the Board, said these bonds were used to refinance existing debt that was subject to redemption at a later date.
JEA also received results of a sanitary survey for the Jackson and Mercer water systems. Both systems earned a score of 100% with no violations. The survey involved inspections of water source, treatment processes, monitoring and data verification and water storage.
Federal Emergency Management Agency funds were approved for the May 2020 storms that affected the electric and telecom divisions. JEA was approved for $168,000 in reimbursements.
“JEA also renewed its investment in the Chamber’s Forward Jackson campaign of $125,000 which is comparable to prior years,” Jones said, “These funds will be used to create new jobs, retain existing organizations, assist in strengthening public education, and public safety.”
Leaders Education Foundation awards $10,000 to area educators
JACKSON, Tennessee – Leaders Education Foundation, a non-profit 501C-3 formed by Leaders Credit Union, is pleased to award ten West Tennessee educators with the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant. This program awards ten $1,000 grants to area educators whose initiatives empower students to Learn, Experience, Advocate, Dream, and Serve.
“The L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant embodies who we are as an organization because we are here to serve, advocate and educate our members and allow them to dream of a new future,” said Leigh Anne Bentley, President of Leaders Education Foundation. “Especially in 2020, we are proud to support educators as they navigate through an uncertain school year.”
Grant proposals range from funds for agriculture livestock pasture, a virtual field trip, band program equipment, to funding for a school broadcasting drone. Grant submissions included a short video explaining the need and use of the grant money. Twelve proposals were submitted, and the top ten winners were chosen by the community via social media voting. Winners include:
· Kyle Gehring, Bradford High School
o Grant Project: Bradford Agriculture Livestock Pasture
· David Sinclair, South Side High School
o Grant Project: Band iPad
· Sarah Hubbard, Elmore Park Middle School
o Grant Project: Podcast Recording Equipment
· Callie Dollar, Community Montessori School
o Grant Project: Virtual Field Trip to Jamestown, Virginia
· Angela Searcy, Jackson Madison County Schools
o Grant Project: Student Study Spots
· Matthew Barker, Freed Hardeman University
o Grant Project: Class Fundraiser Campaign
· Todd Lewis, Chester County Schools
o Grant Project: Eagle Vision Network Drone Project
· Linda Lane, Madison Academic High School
o Grant Project: Madison’s Academic Decathlon
· Brittany Fowler, West Carroll Elementary School
o Grant Project: Robots in the Classroom
· Nathan Lewis, JCM Early College High School
o Grant Project: Books for Scholars
“We’ve been amazed with each grant submission we received,” Bentley said. “Success is in the power of people helping people, and we plan to continue to lead the way.
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
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West Tennessee counties
Benton County 5.8
Carroll County 5.6
Chester County 4.4
Crockett County 4.5
Decatur County 6.1
Dyer County 5.7
Fayette County 5.0
Gibson County 5.4
Hardeman County 7.0
Hardin County 5.8
Haywood County 6.5
Henderson County 5.0
Henry County 5.5
Lake County 8.1
Lauderdale County 6.8
Madison County 5.6
McNairy County 6.9
Obion County 5.9
Tipton County 5.3
Weakley County 4.7
Leaders Credit Union donates 1,500 lbs. plus of canned food with member-wide food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2020) – Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., donated over 1,500 pounds of canned food from a member-wide “From Leaders with Love” canned food drive Thursday, Nov. 17. The food drive launched mid-November in every Leaders branch with a Thanksgiving video of employees showcasing what they are thankful for this season.
According to Janet Wylie – Marketing Specialist, Leaders Credit Union – the canned food drive donations were delivered to food pantries in each of Leaders respective locations: RIFA in Jackson, Milan Mustard Seed in Milan, Chimes for Charity in Union City, and Mid-South Food Bank in Bartlett.
“How proud and grateful I am of our staff and members, especially in this unprecedented season,” President and CEO Todd Swims said. “Their generosity and giving spirit allows us to bless our communities with food during a very trying and difficult year for many.”
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