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Thu
23
Jul

Firefighters host camp for kids

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Ashton Strauss checks out a restraint chair, which is used by jailers to control unruly inmates.
   The Edna Fire Department held a summer camp for kids this year, and it couldn't have been more successful.
   The children spent an entire work week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., learning not only about fire safety, but medical careers, law enforcement, and even addiction and consequences.
   Jackson County Electric Co-op made an appearance, as well as fire departments from surrounding counties, Edna Police Department, The Jackson County Sheriff's Office, representatives from the Department of Corrections, PHI Air Med, and more. Even inmates from the Jackson County Jail spoke with the campers to educate them on the dangers of drugs, especially synthetic marijuana, which law enforcement is seeing more and more of these days. 
Tue
21
Jul

Inmates, law enforcement talk addiction and consequences with kids

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Jailer Tara Timberlake shows Jackson County Fire Camp attendees around the jail.
   July 16 was a day to remember for the kids attending the Edna Fire Department's Summer Fire Camp. The campers listened to demonstrations from several different facets of law enforcement, including officers, investigators, jailers, representatives from the Department of Corrections, and even inmates currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail. 
   They learned about arson and accelerant detection from Captain Tommy Pleasant and his canine partner Gabby, both from the State Fire Marshall's office. Gabby demonstrated her ability to detect even a drop of accelerant in a field, and ended the session with lots of pats from the kids. 
  In the Jackcon County Courtroom, inmates opened up and told raw, honest stories about their own legal problems and addictions to drugs and alcohol, especially synthetic marijuana, also known as "fake weed." 
Mon
20
Jul

EES welcomes Chandler as new assistant principal

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Jason Chandler
   Edna Elementary School will welcome a new assistant principal in the fall of 2015. Jason Chandler, a 1994 graduate of EHS and former high school teacher in the district will be joining the elementary staff.
   Chandler has been a teacher for 16 years, spending the last three years in the district teaching algebra II, geometry, and algebra I, he said.
   He has also helped with the one act play and coordinated UIL activities while at the high school. 
   “I took pride in knowing that whenever my bosses had something that needed to be done they knew they could come to me and I would take care of it,” said Chandler.
Fri
17
Jul

I Heart Crepes is a labor of love

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Meredeth Workman prepares a half sized crepe in her home.
By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer
   Meredeth Workman was a teacher for 15 years, and currently works as a secretary at Bures Farms, but had always wanted to own a food truck. She didn’t always know what kind of food she wanted to serve, however, until a vacation with her family inspired her.
   “In 2012 we went on vacation to Aruba,” said Workman, “and across from our hotel was a little crepe stand.”
   That was all it took to inspire her. She describes crepes as “Parisian street food.”
   So, having decided on crepes, something Jackson County lacked, Workman got to work on planning and purchased an empty cargo trailer. It would be a little longer, though, before her dream would come to fruition. 
   After her daughter began sports in junior high school, the trailer just sat there for a while, eventually being sold.
Thu
16
Jul

Decision may affect emergency services in Edna

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A critical decision to the taxpayers of the city of Edna and the Edna ISD is expected to be made at the Edna City Council meeting this evening.
The council will meet with members of the ESD3 board to discuss and decide the future of the Edna Fire Department.
Wed
15
Jul

Volunteer fire fighters threaten to walk out

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   Members of Edna’s volunteer fire department are threatening to walk out if the City of Edna ends its funding for the paid fire department.
   The city council listened to comments from the volunteers after meeting in executive session on July 8. Councilman Doug Kelly prefaced the comments by saying no decisions were made.
   “It’s a very tough decision we have to make,” Kelly said. “I hope you guys understand that.”
   Outside City Hall, volunteers had parked fire trucks outside and lined the sidewalk with their bunker gear as a show of solidarity.
   D.J. Bell, volunteer and Emergency Services District 3 commissioner, told council the volunteers and paid fire department were a whole department.
Thu
09
Jul

Mount Olive 7th Appreciation Service to be held

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The Mt. Olive Baptist Church located at Hwy 111 N, CR 287, will honor Pastor Leonard Hines with a 7th Appreciation Service on Sunday, July 19. The Rev Willie Copeland Jr., pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest preacher for the 2:30 p.m. service. Music will be provided by area soloists. Everyone is invited to come out and help lift up the name of Jesus. For more information call (361) 235-9747.

Thu
09
Jul

The man behind the beard

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Barry Carney and his granddaughter Elana.
   Barry Carney is a man with a colorful past. He is also a man with what he hopes is a bright future.  He’s hard to miss, with a belly-long beard and almost waist length hair. He’s usually wearing a straw fedora. 
   Barry found his way back to Jackson County after his mother passed away, and now spends his time at the Senior    Citizens Center playing bingo and going to Bible study, as well as with his children and grandchildren, which includes helping his daughter Brittany with her painting business. 
   “I like to go with her,” he said, “keep her company.”
   His bush of facial hair can’t hide his kind eyes, or his big smile. Barry is a man who likes peace, although he says it wasn’t always that way. He has tales to tell about a hard past and being “basically run out of Jackson County,” although he likes to focus on the future, and on God.
Wed
08
Jul

Ganado ISD opening for transfers

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Wed
08
Jul

Nashville songwriter returns to roots

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Amber Leigh White will play at the Rear Window Listening Room in Ganado on July 11
   By Jessica Coleman
   Staff Writer
    Amber Leigh White is a familiar name around Nashville, Tenn. Her list of friends includes big names like Luke Bryan, Rachel Proctor, and Blake Shelton.
   Around Jackson County, however, she was better known as Amber Elles, a girl who grew up in Edna, graduated from Edna High School, and left to follow her dream.
   White says that dream has been good to her. A song she wrote about her daughter, Easy Loving You, was recorded by Chalee Tennison and made an appearance on the charts in 2003. She’s played at the Bluebird and other well known places in Nashville. She’s been described as Reba McEntire’s favorite demo singer, and has written songs with the best of the best in Nashville. She currently has her own single on iTunes called Collide.

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