Good morning, Jackson County. There's something quietly powerful about a football team suiting up for a new season with a teammate's memory stitched into every play — and that's exactly what Wellston's Golden Rockets are doing this year. It's the kind of story that reminds you why local sports matter. On a brighter note, Oak Hill families, Thursday is the day: pencils sharp, backpacks loaded, first day of school. Nationally, the news is a little heavier — Indiana flooding has claimed at least six lives, a salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has health officials in overdrive, and the jobs market stumbled in July, rattling markets heading into the week.
If a fresh chapter sounds appealing, local property listings are waiting over in Real Estate — no drama required.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Wellston football enters 2026 season playing in memory of fallen teammate
🏈 Wellston’s football team is heading into the new season with a heavy heart and a lot of purpose. The program is honoring teammate Bailey Ousley, and the story captures how the community is rallying around the Golden Rockets. Read more
Oak Hill Union Local Schools says classes begin August 20
📚 Oak Hill schools are gearing up for the first day of classes, with the district noting that students return on Thursday, August 20. It’s a simple but important back-to-school marker for families getting ready for the year ahead. Read more
172-acre farm · 2,280 sqft home · Pond, tillable land & woods
Nestled on the edge of Coalton Village, this rare 172-acre farm offers the perfect blend of country privacy and community convenience, complete with tillable land, pasture, woods, a pond, and a spacious 2,280 sq. ft. home!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Indiana floods deepened the toll of historic flooding, with at least six deaths reported as emergency crews keep juggling rescue and recovery.
U.S. retail sales slipped 0.6% in July, giving shoppers a tiny breather and adding another wrinkle to the inflation-and-growth puzzle.
Stock futures drifted lower to kick off the week, as investors started Monday in a distinctly caffeinated, but cautious, mood.
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower but stayed elevated, keeping borrowing costs annoyingly sticky for everyone from homeowners to CEOs.
Salmonella outbreak sickened dozens in a multistate egg-linked outbreak, sending health officials into full-on “please don’t eat the recalled eggs” mode.
U.S. jobs market showed fresh weakness after employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, reviving recession chatter and market nerves.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
— 1 Corinthians 13:13
In the midst of life's chaos, we can hold on to these three essential virtues, but love stands out as the greatest, inspiring us to care deeply for one another. By prioritizing love, we can make a meaningful difference in the world around us.
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