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Arts & Entertainment

Annual West Tennessee State Fair rides to town

Approaching the West Tennessee State Fair, lights glittered and the Ferris wheel towered above the other rides. Despite sprinkling rain, Jackson Fairgrounds Park’s lots were packed with cars and visitors. Flashing lights illuminated food stands advertising assorted eatables.
Walking up to the old-fashioned ticket booth, the entry point to the fair, the sound of screaming attendees on wild rides and upbeat music blaring from speakers filled the air. The rides varied, from the laidback Ferris wheel to the gut wrenching “Cobra,” which twisted participants around in circles. Every ride was distinctive. Many were able to turn stomachs into knots by turning fair-goers upside down and around in circles. Food stands were set up all around the fairgrounds, selling snacks like foot-long corndogs, candied apples, burgers, pizza, snow cones, funnel cakes and popcorn. […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Band’s talent creates high hopes for album

With flowing vocals and hammering instruments, Florence and the Machine’s latest single, “What the Water Gave Me,” introduces a promising new album.

A strong, enchanting singer, Florence Welch is yet again on her way to pushing this single to the top of the charts. The song, released Aug. 24, is a positive introduction into the group’s upcoming album, to be released Nov. 7.
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News

Market grows roots in Jackson

The farmers’ market has 43 stalls hosting more than 50 vendors throughout the week. The market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until the vendor sells out. On any given Saturday, Brummett said, 3,500 community members come through the market to purchase produce and crafts. […]

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Sports

The right move at the right time

By now, everyone knows Union has made the decision to go into the NCAA and will begin the process to enter Division II. To the administration I say great job. You have made a decision that will benefit the university for years to come.
As a senior who has been writing sports for the Cardinal & Cream since my freshman year, I can only say I wish this move happened sooner. I will miss being able to write about the first game in the new conference next year and possibly covering a run for a NCAA championship in later years. But I am excited and the student body should be as well. […]