Best of 2018

2018 has been a year to remember, and much of that is thanks to our talented contributors who have poured themselves into telling the stories of Jackson in such a compelling way that they become part of our lives. With that, we are proud to share this year's top ten stories from our blog, encouraging you to read any you missed and to high-five the writers, photographers, and subjects featured.

StoriesKatie HowertonDecember 27, 2018Magic Wheels, Ben Burleson, Gabe Hart, Heather Larsen, Jon Mark Walls, Austin Thompson, Stephanie Traylor, Tennessee, Trevor Masterson, The Care Center, Josh Miller, Dion Thornton, Ryan Roy, Jeremy Rasnic, Cynthia Sipes, Jackson TN

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A 1994 Jackson Central-Merry graduate and basketball standout, Dion Thornton attended Union University on scholarship. She helped the Bulldogs reach the NAIA finals in 1996 and 1997 and was named to the TransSouth All-Conference team twice. She transferred to Kennesaw State in Georgia and was named the top woman’s basketball player in Georgia. After college, she played semi-professional women’s basketball and had two offers to play overseas in professional leagues.