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New principal for JMS

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 5:00am

The new principal of Jacksboro Middle School will be Jackie Hamilton. Hamilton is currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Stephenville High School. Before becoming an administrator, Hamilton taught high school English Language Arts and Reading at Glen Rose, Granbury, South Grand Prairie, and Poolville. Hamilton graduated from Millsap High School in 2001, and earned both a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (2005) and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration (2016) from Tarleton State University. Hamilton and her husband, Jeffery, have two sons, Jaxon (6th grade) and Jenson (5th grade). Contributed photo

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Ex-Students present scholarships

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 5:00am

In Friday night ceremonies, Jacksboro High School’s Ex-Students Scholarship Committee Chair Jerry Craft addressed the graduates. He reminded them that the initial college scholarships awarded 32 years ago were two $1,000 scholarships.

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Rabies shot clinic June 4

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 5:00am

Residents needing to get their pets their rabies vaccination have a chance to do so this Saturday.

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Lions fish fry June 9

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 5:00am

Lions Club member Lynda Pack gets to go bags together during last year’s Fish Fry. This year’s event is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 on the east side of the courthouse. Tickets for dine in or to-go are $12. Tickets can be purchased at the event or through any Lions Club member. Meals include, fish, fries, hushpuppies, beans and tea. File photo