Lasherica Thornton
The Jackson Sun
Oxford, MS, United States
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Recent articles by Lasherica:
MCSO asks for public's help, vigilance after seasonal string of 4-wheeler thefts
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help and vigilance in a strong of recent 4-wheeler thefts, which happens every summer. → Read More
Splash pad at the center of Bemis Memorial Park and town's history
After an agreement between Jackson and a mill owner ended in court, the long-anticipated park and splash pad that commemorates the mill is open. → Read More
Local group holds vigil to send message to end detention centers: ‘This is not who we are'
Indivisible Jackson, a local group working to resist President Trump's agenda, participated in a nationwide protest to end detention centers. → Read More
McNairy Co. School District delays start date
McNairy Co. School District is delaying its start date to August 21 because Adamsville Elementary construction isn't complete. → Read More
JMC Regional Health Department certified as car seat fitting station
The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has become certified as a car seat fitting station. → Read More
Town hall with Rep. Karen Camper: ‘I want to know what matters to you'
Rep. Karen Camper, D-Shelby, talked with around 50 community members Friday for a town hall meeting at Historic First Baptist Church in Jackson. → Read More
Recalls: Madison Co. Democratic Party opposes recall of 'duly elected' board members
The Madison Co. Democratic Party passed a resolution, opposing of the recall efforts against JMCSS chairman Kevin Alexander and member Doris Black. → Read More
Tennessee Comptroller approves financing part of public-private partnership, leaving one step left
The Tennessee Comptroller approved the financing part of the public-private partnership for a new Madison Academic and JCM, leaving one step left → Read More
'G' is for generosity in Gibson: Churches, businesses donate school supplies to elementary schools
Sponsoring grade levels, churches and business across Gibson County have committed to donate school supplies to Dyer and Kenton Elementary Schools. → Read More
July boardroom bits: Teacher concerns expressed, school murals approved
At its July board meeting, the JMCSS school board heard teacher concerns, approved mural requests and discussed disciplinary board membership. → Read More
UofM Research Center expanding to Lambuth campus
The Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research at the University of Memphis will be placing a satellite center at its Lambuth campus. → Read More
Fallen tree damages Pope Elementary classroom
A storm caused a tree to fall into Pope Elementary and damage a classroom Friday. Superintendent Ray Washington expects repairs to begin this week. → Read More
Community leaders discuss reading proficiency, learning gaps
In what was the second roundtable discussion, community leaders discussed how to increase reading proficiency and bridge learning gaps. → Read More
'A great foundation': Outgoing JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones reflects on his legacy
After his April resignation announcement, the time has come for Dr. Eric Jones to step down as JMCSS superintendent. → Read More
Man known as Santa Claus to many dies, remembered for community involvement
The man known to many as Santa Claus died Wednesday. He is remembered for his Santa persona as well as his community involvement. → Read More
June Edu. Vision boardroom bits: capital updates, other needs, concerns
Incoming superintendent and chief operations officer Ray Washington discussed the district's capital improvement updates and addressed concerns. → Read More
New Jackson-Madison County school: Board member makes the case for Passmore Lane site
At the education vision meeting, a couple of board members, county commissioners and Ray Washington discussed the land options for a new K-8 school. → Read More
JMCSS year-end facts and figures
The JMCSS school district made strides in academics, operations, career readiness and workforce development during 2018-19. → Read More
Chester Co. High theater program wins award at the Orpheum Awards
Chester Co. High's school-wide production of Disney's "Newsies" won outstanding large ensemble at the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. → Read More
Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestant stood against pageant stereotypes to finish in Top 10
Miss UT-Martin Amanda Mayo defied the petite pageant image. With her curves and confidence, she entered into the Top 10 and won Miss Congeniality. → Read More