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The Jackson Sun
McKenzie football, Cole Brown motivated by state title loss in win over Bruceton
McKenzie was not itself in a 42-14 loss to South Pittsburg in last season’s 1A state championship game. The team lacked the physicality that has been its trademark since coach Keith Hodge took over in 2024. Now, the Rebels remind themselves of the bitter taste the state championship loss left in their mouths before every game. “Every pre-game speech, it’s getting brought up,” Cole Brown said. “It’s fuel for the game." That motivation pushed the Rebels (6-2, 3-0 in Region 6-1A) to a 63-0 win over Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central (4-4, 1-2) in McKenzie’s final regular-season game at Rebel Stadium on Oct. 9. Brown, a senior quarterback, was 13-of-16 for 336 yards and six touchdowns in one half. Brown also had a rushing touchdown, plus a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown on defense. Brown took over for current UT Martin quarterback Tate Surber as McKenzie’s starter last season. Through eight games this season, Brown has 2,201 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. “Cole’s got some experience under his belt now,” Hodge said. “He made some really good throws tonight. He looked really poised.” High School Football: North Side football wins Jackson Commissioner's Cup behind father-son duo Brown
The Jackson Sun
North Side football wins Jackson Commissioner's Cup behind father-son duo
After North Side finished its 42-6 rout of Liberty Magnet to claim the Madison County Commissioner’s Cup, the Indians huddled around and hoisted the silver trophy, which had been delivered in a police helicopter before kickoff at Liberty on Oct. 7. Standing in the center of the celebrations were coach Woodrow Lowe Jr., and his son Wade Lowe, who led North Side (5-2) from under center in the win. Lowe, a junior, threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns in one half of action against Liberty (6-1). With North Side up 35-0 entering the second half and the running clock rule in effect, Lowe and other North Side starters were pulled from the game. Braydon Weldon accounted for three touchdowns, including a 70-yard kickoff return TD to open the second half. High School Sports: The most thorough local sports coverage in the region, from clubs through varsity. North Side won its second consecutive Commissioner’s Cup, going 3-0 against South Side, Jackson Central-Merry and Liberty. The trophy has been awarded to the best team in head-to-head competition between the Jackson-Madison County Schools with football programs since 2017. Woodrow Lowe is not a Jackson native, but he knows the importance the trophy
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Dyersburg City Schools mourns student’s death, plans grief support
DYERSBURG, Tenn., (KBSI) — Dyersburg City Schools is mourning the death of a student and plans to provide grief support when students and staff return from fall break. In a statement, Director of Schools Kim Worley said the student died that morning. The district did not identify the student or release details about the death.
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L.I. Smith: Working On New Inman School Project
Paris, Tenn.–Big things are being planned for Inman Middle School, and the L.I. Smith engineering firm in Paris is glad to have a small part in helping get the project started. LIS recently completed the boundary and topographic survey of existing conditions for the site, providing the base information...
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Jackson State Earns Exemplary Practice Award
JACKSON, TN – Jackson State Community College has been awarded the 2026 Dr. Ronald Rhames Award for Exemplary Practice by Community College Business Officers (CCBO) for an innovative institutional transformation that reversed enrollment decline and improved student success. Tim Dellinger, Executive Vice President of Finance, Administration, and Student Services;...
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Trae Fenty First Recipient Of Ridgeway Scholarship
PARIS, Tenn. — Trae Fenty of Paris has been named the inaugural recipient of the prestigious L. Don Ridgeway Humble and Kind Scholarship at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll. A third-trimester student in Allen Ashlock’s Residential Building Maintenance Program, Fenty has distinguished himself through outstanding professionalism,...
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Plans For UC Schools Safe Room/Gym Move Forward
The ball is finally officially rolling for a planned safe room that will double as a gymnasium on the Union City High School campus. Union City Schools officials recently received a letter of approval for more than $800,000 as initial funding to begin Phase I of a project that is part of an overall $15M athletic facilities upgrade at UCHS.
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Carter Allison’s Memory Honored With Donation To TCAT Students
Paris, Tenn.–The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll Dual Enrollment class at Henry County High School, under the direction of Instructor Chewy Jackson, are extending a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the family of our beloved former student, Carter Allison. The Allison family generously donated new welding hoods and jackets to each student in Jackson’s class. The family used proceeds from the sale of Carter’s hog at this year’s Henry County Fair to share the kindness of the Henry County community and honor Carter’s memory. The faculty, staff, and students offer their heartfelt condolences and sincere appreciation to the Allison family for their gracious donation in remembrance of Carter and his passion for welding. TCAT photo.
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UT Martin Offers ACT Preparation Courses
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will provide ACT Accelerator Prep Workshops in October or December. These workshops are offered in-person or virtually via Zoom. These workshops are offered to help high school or even middle school students boost their ACT scores to help them get...
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Educator of the Week: Johnbernae Griggs
BOLIVAR, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Johnbernae Griggs, a first grade teacher at Bolivar Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Griggs says she was surprised to be this week’s Educator of the Week. “I feel so surprised....
The Jackson Sun
Joe Cole, Trinity Christian football delivers Jackson Christian first TSSAA loss
For his first two seasons with Trinity Christian's football team, Joe Cole waited patiently for his opportunity in the Lions' backfield. As a freshman, Cole sat behind current Louisville freshman Lekhy Thompson. After Thompson left for IMG Academy in 2025, Cole sat as the backup to Hank Miller, who went on to play at Carson-Newman. Now, as a Junior, Cole is seizing his chance to be the Lions' lead running back. He rushed for 226 yards and two touchdowns as TCA (5-1, 3-1 in DII-A West) handed Jackson Christian (6-1, 2-1) its first loss of the season, 28-14, on Oct. 1. TCA coach Darren Bowling leaned heavily on Cole as the game entered its final stretch. Cole gained 143 of his yards in the second half and had five straight carries to seal the game on the Lions’ final drive. “I was ready,” Cole said. “I knew tonight was going to be one of those nights, got to pound them in the mouth. I was just ready. I prepared for it all week.” Girls soccer: Can USJ soccer stars Reagan Whitledge, Lilly Teague get program over TSSAA title hump? TCA quarterback Greg Carter added two passing touchdowns for the Lions,
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SFMS Red Devils defeat Gleason 46-0, finish season 7-1
The South Fulton Middle School Red Devils closed out their season in dominant fashion Thurs., Oct. 1, rolling past the Gleason Middle School Bulldogs, 46-0. South Fulton wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Kade Clanton breaking loose for a 63-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful.