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VIDEO: Hollywood’s most celebrated cars can be seen in Jackson

IfHolly you were going to plan a trip to Jackson, you would be surprised when you checked TripAdvisor. You would not see a recommendation to go to a Jackson Generals baseball game. You would be encouraged to visit the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, but it would not be the top thing on your list. Even the Casey Jones Village had its criticism. Only one venue was rated a 5-star place with the most reviews. Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum boasted the top spot on the TripAdvisor leaderboard. The museum received ratings like these.
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Neil house prepares to open

Clark and Juanita Shaw, owners of Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store in Jackson, are preparing to open the newly renovated and relocated Neil House is for hosting its first event in May. The Shaws relocated the home in Casey Jones Village, where it will be a venue for parties, weddings and engagement dinners. The 173 year-old home, formerly located in Trenton, belonged to chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court Judge M.M. Neil. […]

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Jackson hosts recycling day for area residents

Jackson’s recycling day was held on April 28 at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park. The event had stations to drop off prescription pills, electronics, paper and oil based paints.

City Councilman Ernest Brooks Jr. and the City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department along with Union and other local organizations sponsored the third annual “e-cycle” event. […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Variety Show: Chi Omega earns best overall; Lambda Chi wins small group category

For most college students, any activity outside of schoolwork is a difficult commitment, but when Student Activity Council’s Variety Show rolls around each spring, many devote time and energy to producing an intricate performance.

Hours of practice and rigorous training go into intense interpretations of fairy-tale stories, Dr. Seuss rhymes, Disney classics and original story lines.

All practices lead to one full day at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The show is not just about the performances but everything building up to it as well, said Matthew Parker, senior business administration major and SAC’s Variety Show chairman. […]

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Sports

Softball team continues dominant play

The Lady Bulldogs softball team started off its 2012 season in a way that no team wants to start, with a home loss to a non-conference team. However, thoughts of a losing season did not resonate even for a minute with the players as the women fully kicked the season into gear by winning the rest of their games in February. […]