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The Jackson Sun
Carson Andreoni, Marleigh Chicantek lead 2026 All-West Tennessee boys and girls high school golf teams
The 2026 Tennessee high school golf season ended at Sevierville Golf Club on Oct. 9 and some Jackson-area athletes and teams reached high marks in the postseason. Jackson Christian finished second at the Division II-A boys championship thanks to second and third place individual finishes, while Dyer County finished fifth at the Class A boys championship. University School of Jackson finished fourth at the DII-A girls championship, and South Gibson was seventh at the Class A girls championship. Here are the Jackson Sun’s 2026 All-West Tennessee golf teams, including boys and girls golfers of the year and coaches of the year. 2026 All West Tennessee Boys golfer of the Year Carson Andreoni Jackson Christian | Senior Why chosen: Andreoni finished as the state runner-up at the DII-A boys championship, shooting 69 on back-to-back days to finish 6-under par, 138. Andreoni had a school record round of 62 at Humboldt Country Club, with a school record 18-hole scoring average of 67.7. Andreoni, who a Chattanooga golf commit, missed out on the individual title by one stroke, but his performance at the state tournament earns him golfer of the year honors for the second year in a row . All-West Tennessee boys
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JMCSS receives $307,753 in state funds for new resource centers
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Jackson-Madison County School System received $307,753 in Public School Construction and Maintenance funds Friday from State Treasurer David H. Lillard Jr., Sen. Ed Jackson and State Reps. Johnny Shaw and Chris Todd. The money will support new school resource centers for the district. The Tennessee General...
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Milan Special School District recognized for cafeteria nutrition
MILAN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Milan Special School District is getting national-level recognition for what’s on students’ lunch trays. The district has been formally honored as ‘Eat Real Certified’, making Milan one of only two school systems in all of Tennessee to earn that title. The award...
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Factories invite high schoolers to tour, experience the future of manufacturing
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Prysmian Jackson hosted students from the Jackson-Madison County School System for Manufacturing Day on Thursday. The goal of the day was to inspire some of the local graduating young adults to consider careers in manufacturing. Prysmian Jackson plant manager Chris Trammel explains what the students can look forward to.
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UT Martin to Honor Five During Homecoming Celebration
The University of Tennessee at Martin will honor five alumni during their Homecoming celebration. The awards for professional achievements will take place at the Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch and Alumni Awards Program on October 31st at the Paul Meek Library. This year’s honorees include Shelby Vannoy for the “Outstanding Young...
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‘Purple People’ Have Strong Showing At Marching Invitational
With three weeks remaining until the Division II state championships, the Union City High School Band is trending in a positive direction. The ‘Purple People’ exhibited signs of promise with strong showings in several categories in the Gibson County Marching Invitational over the weekend. In preliminary competition, the...
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Union City Hoping to Lock Down Playoff Spot
A 42-10 mercy-rule thumping of Gibson County on Friday night has Union City on the doorstep of returning to the state playoffs. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Rodney Jenkins ran for two touchdowns and returned a fumble for a third score, and Khazarion Scates rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns as the Tornadoes took a major step toward returning to the postseason for the 21st time in the past 22 years.
Chester County Independent
Lady Eagles finish district runner-up, advance to region tournament
The Chester County Lady Eagles pose with their District 12-AA runner-up plaque following the district championship. Claudia Bailey, Lucy Deweese, Emma Easley, Kendall Cherry, Gaby Kammanee, Autumn Greene, and Lydia Elliott were also recognized as district award recipients. Provided by Chester Co. Soccer Booster Club. The Chester County High School...
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UT Martin To Present 2026 Alumni Awards
MARTIN, Tenn. – Five University of Tennessee at Martin alumni will be recognized for their professional achievements, leadership and service to the university during the 2026 Homecoming celebration. The awards will be presented at the Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch and Alumni Awards Program at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, in...
The Jackson Sun
Tennessee football target Jake Payne scores in USJ's win over Dyer County
Jake Payne had been a quarterback ever since he started playing organized football as an elementary schooler. Then, a growth spurt in his freshman year at the University School of Jackson sprouted him to 6-foot-6. That new-found height and a natural ability to catch the ball was enough for Bruins coach Derrick Pritchard to suggest Payne consider playing tight end instead. “I was really looking at where he’s going to be four years from now,” Pritchard said. “There aren’t many 6-foot-7, 6-foot-8 quarterbacks running in Division I. There’s a lot of 6-foot-7, 6-foot-8 tight ends.” High School Sports: The most thorough coverage in the region, from clubs through varsity. The decision to switch Payne has paid dividends for the Bruins (7-1), with Payne adding to a productive season with a four-catch, 88-yard performance in a 37-0 win over 4A Dyer County (3-5) on Oct. 16. Payne, a three-star tight end ranked as the No. 27 junior recruit in the state by 247Sports , has received offers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Iowa State and Missouri, among other Power 4 programs. He will spend Oct. 17 in Athens, Ga. as top-ranked Georgia hosts Auburn. “I’m so blessed,” Payne said of his recruitment
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Ribbon-Cutting Held For TCAT McKenzie Campus
McKenzie, Tenn.–It was a great day for technical education in West Tennessee as the ribbon-cutting for the McKenzie campus for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll was held. This $11.4 million investment will increase teaching space and strengthen existing and future workforces throughout the region. TCAT Director John Penn Ridgeway said, “Thanks to everyone that took part in yesterday’s Ribbon Cutting event. Super excited about the future of the Small School with Big Heart and future of the McKenzie Campus. Big thanks to the team at Bell Construction for their superior craftsmanship and dedication to the project.” TCAT photo.
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Educator of the Week: Nichi Hickerson
BRADFORD, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Nichi Hickerson, a first grade teacher at Bradford Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Hickerson has been teaching for 23 years. “I’m feeling really excited and honored to be educator of the...
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TCAT Jackson unveils new facilities to support workforce training
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - TCAT Jackson is celebrating new growth on campus after a ribbon cutting ceremony held earlier today. The event took place at 1 p.m. at the main campus on Technology Center Drive, marking the completion of two new buildings. Students, faculty, staff, community leaders and industry partners all took part as TCAT Jackson showed off the added space designed to support hands-on training and future workforce needs.