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The TeamJeanie funraising effort has been a big success so far according to Stephanie Nutter, daughter of Jeanie Miskell for whom the benefit is named. TeamJeanie is trying to raise money for a handicap accessible van and so far they exceeded their early goals.
“The softball tournament brought in $2,420 and the silent auction brought in $1,115,” Nutter said of the events held Saturday at Harry Hill Park. “The total  for the whole benefit day including the tournament, auction, food and donations was $6,832.82. We now have $13,554.75 in the bank.

Community members and students were able to interact with Eminence Independence Schools’ expanded and enhanced facility when educators celebrated with a grand opening July 31 and hosted an open house Aug. 1, giving many their first look at the first major expansion to the city’s schools for 70 years.

When children go to school, the first priority involves giving students a safe and secure environment to learn in, local educators say.
As the new school year approaches, educators with Henry County and Eminence districts have reviewed their precautions in a year the nation has been stunned by mass shootings such as the one at an Orlando, Fla. nightclub and ambushes of law enforcement officers.