Medina News

Kim Madewell of Murfreesboro and Jud Jones of Medina, Tenn., will exchange wedding vows July 12, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.

When 8-year-old Brelind Thompson wrote her thank-you letter to soldiers at the downtown Jackson-Madison County Library on Wednesday, she wasn't thinking about an unknown soldier.

It may be a small country store off a two-lane road, but Spring Creek General Store is keeping local residents from driving seven miles or more to get a soda and a snack.

Carrie Prewitt, owner of Carrie Prewitt Photography, has had a portrait published in the upcoming July issue of Shutterbug Magazine, both in print and online.

MEDINA - Gibson County School Superintendent Robert Galloway thought about getting a shovel to start work on a new school when parents asked about its construction around eight months ago.

By TYRONE TONY REED JR. ttreed@jacksonsun.com * May 25, 2008 "Holy car show extravaganza, Batman!" While Robin, the Boy Wonder, and the Dark Knight were not spotted in downtown Jackson during the 44th annual ...

David Miller LLC has filed a $1.2 million construction loan through Regions Bank to build homes on five lots in the Harrells Ridge Subdivision in Arlington.

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the South Gibson County High School set to be built in Medina this Friday.

“People were driving by wondering what we were building.”

Mary and Neal Ervin look forward to their first utility bill once they move into an energy-efficient home this month. via Jacksonsun.com

Charles and June Darty of Medina, TN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Darty, to Mark Stephen Williamson, son of Danny Williamson of Seminary, MS, and Kathy Williamson of ... via Hattiesburg American

“Right now we're working on the property”

By JESSE HILLMAN jhillman@jacksonsun.com Mayor Wallace Keymon of Gibson, who said the town is getting ready to expand its municipal limits, said he plans to retire from office this year. via Jacksonsun.com

Here are some highlights of what's happening today through Sunday in West Tennessee. via The Jackson Sun

“Today has really been about having a lot of fun and celebrating our council”

By TONYA SMITH-KING tsmithking@jacksonsun.com * March 30, 2008 They danced, participated in a bungee run and obstacle course, created journals and viewed a silent black and white film on the early beginnings of ... via The Jackson Sun

“This is a business project and this is taxpayers money and I think we have to be extremely aware of every penny we spend.”

The Gibson County School Board has asked the firms involved in two building projects to submit new bid packages. via Jacksonsun.com

“I didn't want to live in Jackson city limits. I didn't want to be double taxed.”

Jeff and Carla Rader moved to their home on Old Medina Road 21 years ago as newlyweds. via The Jackson Sun

“You'll feel like you're getting away in your own home. It will help eliminate wanting to go somewhere else all the time and save money.”

It took 10 years for David and Deanna Street to embrace color after living in a house with beige walls. via The Jackson Sun

“People put it off until a storm hits”

Trent Presley ordered a safe room for his Jackson home over a month ago. It was installed in his garage on Feb. via The Jackson Sun

“We take pride in our team here and will do our best to support relief efforts in our communities.”

Along with hundreds of volunteers who have thrown trash, swept driveways, tossed fencing and otherwise helped clean up area neighborhoods, business owners and corporations are beginning to lend a helping ... via The Jackson Sun

“They're heavily damaged, but they're repairable”

Madison County firefighters have worked long hours rescuing trapped residents and clearing debris after Tuesday's deadly tornado. via Jacksonsun.com

“It's about an extra five minutes out of my way to come here”

By the end of this year, she will fry more than 182,000 doughnuts. That number does not include the thousands of cakes, pies, coconut balls and other treats that the woman who made Highland Park Grocery & ... via The Jackson Sun