FLASHERS TO BE PLACED AT NEW SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

In an effort to secure the safety of students arriving and leaving the new South Elementary School on Highway 25, Jackson school officials elected to install flashers alerting traffic of the school zone.

Dr. Howard Jones, Jackson school superintendent, said this had been done at another facility and they felt is was quite beneficial.

Dr. Terry Gibbons, assistant superintendent, added that the traffic flow on Highway 25 is already heavy. The flashers would help drivers prepare for the increase of traffic caused by school buses and parents delivering and picking up children.

The school has already secured bids on the flashers. A MODOT engineer will work with the school on proper placement. Efforts are being made to have this project completed by opening day for students, Aug. 26.