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Professor’s mentoring coalition helps Jackson organizations share resources
Various mentoring organizations in Jackson have gathered monthly at Union for the past two years to share and discuss ideas to improve their programs. […]
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Local flea market draws students looking for deals
The crowds of people and diversity in vendors bring together the Jackson community in a family-friendly environment that offers entertainment, a variety of products and, above all, low prices. […]
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Luncheon speaker shares principles of faith on the job in book
Students and business leaders packed the Carl Grant Events Center while Harry Smith reminded audience members that living a Christian life in the business world is not easy, but is still rewarding for those who faithfully trust God in professional decisions.
The annual event, sponsored by the McAfee School of Business, is designed to encourage and equip members of the local business community to integrate their Christian faith into their professional lives. […]
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H.R.H. Dumplin’s of Jackson adapts, flourishes as new owners celebrate first year’s success
H.R.H. Dumplin’s of Jackson is upping its game. March marks the second year for new owners Dick and Peg Ramsay, and the two are dedicated to improving and expanding their business. While they have already added an array of options to their menus, the Ramsay’s say there is more to come. […]
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VIDEO: H.R.H. Dumplin’s of Jackson adapts, flourishes as new owners celebrate first year’s success.
H.R.H. Dumplin’s of Jackson is upping its game. March marks the second year for new owners Dick and Peg Ramsay, and the two are dedicated to improving and expanding their business. While they have already added an array of options to their menus, the Ramsay’s say there is more to come. […]
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‘Healthy Community’ to bring new life to downtown Jackson
Construction is under way to convert a 17-acre piece of land near Highland Avenue and the West Tennessee Farmers Market into a new city walk, the largest part of a revitalization project for downtown Jackson. The project will consist of 150 apartments, two small retail and commercial centers and a large wellness center owned and operated by West Tennessee Healthcare. In the past six months, about 20 single-family homes in nearby neighborhoods also have been torn down to be replaced with new homes. […]
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Holidays spark shopping records
Retailers rolled out sales earlier than ever for the 2011 Black Friday weekend.
Toys R Us began its sales at 9 p.m. and Walmart began an hour later, making it possible for people to begin what was for some an all-night shopping experience up to three hours earlier than the year before. […]