The woman whose dynamic personality, brilliant smile and positive nature have personified and lifted the Jackson Area YMCA for the past 8-½ years, will be leaving the executive director’s position at the end of the month.

For the second time in less than a year, the Southern Hills Arts Council (SHAC) is looking to hire a director of operations to oversee the Markay Cultural Arts Center and its other projects and operations.

There are many advantages Jackson’s Alumni Stadium has that people may not always see. Two of these are the extra income it can generate for Jackson City Schools and also a spike in revenue for certain area businesses.

Perhaps it was appropriate the sun was shining brightly Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18, when involved parties gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the construction of a new building for the Jackson Food Program/Clothesline operation.

The annual Festival of Trees event, held this past Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 15-17 at the Jackson Memorial Building Auditorium, served two very worthy purposes. Not only did it raise funds for the Jackson County Unit of the American Cancer Society, but it also served as an unofficial festive kickoff to the Christmas season.