Class of 2012 Prank
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
The Madison Academic senior class of 2012 revealed their prank to the student body on Friday, April 27, 2012. Intended to be all in good fun, the prank consisted of the seniors parking their cars around the perimeter of the student parking lot prohibiting underclassmen from parking in their... Read More
Could Sagging Pants in School be Banned?
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2012
Tennessee lawmakers have sent a proposed law that would ban students from dressing in an indecent manner at school to the governor after it was passed with the Senate voting 29-0 and the House 81-9. A stricter version of this same proposal was sent to the Legislature three years ago but was... Read More
Healthy Child Symposium
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2012
On Saturday, March 31, 2012, Madison Academic students along with community leaders joined together in an effort to fight against rising problems that hinder teens in today’s society. Students and local city leaders met at the Jackson- Madison County Regional Health Department from 10 a.m.-noon... Read More
“ESP: It’s more than a job, it’s a career.”
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2012
“Working together to make things happen is our motto,” stated Keith Brown, chairman of the local Jackson chapter of the Education Support Professionals, as he talked about the recent conference he attended along with many other members of ESP on March 9-11, 2012 at the Marriot Hotel in... Read More
Was it Right to Force Karma to Close?
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2012
At 2:03 a.m. Sunday, February 26th, Jackson Police and emergency personnel were called in reference to a shooting that took place at the Karma Lounge located at 215 West Main Street. According to Jackson Police, the nightclub was hosting an event advertised as a Lane College, Lemoyne-Owen... Read More
Teaching for 109 Years and Still Going Strong
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2012
Students of Mrs. Hardin’s 3rd block Advanced Placement English IV class had the opportunity to show their gratitude while also using their vocal talents to sing “Happy Birthday” to her. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Mrs. Hardin, the well-known English IV teacher at Madison, was... Read More
Homecoming Car Bash
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2012
The students of Madison Academic gathered around the car painted with the words “Defeat the Lions” Friday, January 13 in preparation for the homcoming game. Students were allowed to hit the car a total of 4 times in order to help raise funds for the newspaper staff.
Madison Students and Staff Taking Care of Business
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2011
I would like to take this time to congratulate and applaud the staff and students here at Madison for all of the hard work they have been doing the past couple of months. On Friday, November 4, 2011, the faculty and staff wore their favorite pair of blue jeans along with a T-shirt that read... Read More