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University finances continue to thrive

The 2011 financial responsibility report, for the 2009–10 fiscal year, has not been re¬leased yet, but Union was given a positive score on the previous year’s report, which analyzed the 2008–2009 fiscal year.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 requires a financial responsibility report for private institutions. The test scores each institution between a 1.0 and 3.0 based on a composite of three ratios: a primary re¬serve ratio, an equity ratio and a net income ratio, the Federal Student Aid website said. […]

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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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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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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. […]