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Among those who had read or heard or information, 51 percent of state voters expressed support for proposal. Just 24 percent of those who had read or heard a or at expressed support for the gas-tax plan. AHouse subcommittee is expected to vote on proposal Wednesday. The gas-taxl poll was one of several polls con- ducted during the week of Feb. 12-16.

by Middle Tennessee State University. Issues Answers Network Inc. completed 600 telephone surveys for the poll using a random sample of registered Tennessee voters aged 18 and over. The margin of error is four percentage points. The support of the gas- tax proposal does not necessarily mean good news for Haslam.

In 2015, an MTSU poll found 49 percent of state voters who had heard about his health care plan supported the proposal. It ultimately failed to pass in the legislature. I like the (gas- tax) plan, I would look at these results and say, not going to vote in favor of something 38 percent of Tennesseans are in favor Blake said. I were for the plan, I would say, people learn about the plan, they tend to like it, and support goes up to 50 Fifty-one percent of state voters, in another poll conducted by MTSU, expressed approval of the way President Donald Trump is handling his job as president since taking office in January. Thirty-two percent disapproved, and 17 percent know or declined to answer.

The numbers represent a downswing for Trump, as he won 61 percent of the popular vote in Tennessee in the presidential election. However, Blake said, polled during a particularly tough week for Donald Trump. He lost his national security adviser (Michael Flynn), and had a fair amount of bad press about him. Attitudes in polls do go up and down, and it remains to be seen if his numbers will Reach Omer Yusuf at (731) 425-9637, oyu- or on Twitter: Gas tax Continued from Page 1A 6A 23,2017 The Jackson Sun ANDRUNTHROUGHMARCH10th VOTINGPERIODGEARSUPONMARCH24th ANDROLLSTHROUGHAPRIL7th startingfebruary24thvisit jacksonsun.com/readerschoice tonominateyourfavoritebusinessesinandaroundjackson. TN-0001143679 745OldHickoryBlvd.

664-0183 2 FOR .29 lus ax 4 TRIPP COUNTRY HAM BISCUIT NEWS Funeral services will be held for Gilbert Brevard Pope (Papaw) at 11:00 Friday, February 24th, 2017 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Jerry Patterson and Drew Crosby presiding. Mr. Pope died. Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017. Mr.

Pope was born in Germantown, TN on August 4th, 1930. Upon marrying Laura Elizabeth Julian on December 10th, 1948, they made their home in Jackson where they raised 4 children, Laura Diane Rushing, Martha Lynn Rice, Michael Gilbert Pope, and Darrell Thomas Pope. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He got much pleasure watching his westerns, listening to his music (including an extensive 8-track collection), and playing solitaire on the computer. He also enjoyed the company of the ladies who were on the that would come for ttings with Mama E.

He was a member of Madison County Church of Christ. He always enjoyed listening to gospel music. Over the years, he worked for and supervised many warehouses including Teleci, Snack Foods and Model Mill (Martha White). He also worked for Conalco and would show you his scar on his nger from his time working at Dr. Pepper.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Pope; grandson, Jacob Thomas Pope, parents, Elmer and Martha Pope; brother, Cecil Pope; and sister-in-law, Ann Wagster. He.is survived by his children, Laura Diane Rushing (Junior) of Medon, Martha Lynn Rice (Tony) of Jackson, Michael Gilbert Pope (Cheryl) of Franklin, and Darrell Thomas Pope (Candy) of Jackson; eight grandchildren, April Lynn Richey (Tom), Melanie Crosby (Drew), Je Rice (Jennifer), Christie Hunter (Jesse), Ti ani Pope, Jamie Rushing, Gabrielle Pride (Jacob), and Taylor Phillips, thirteen great-grandchildren, Anna Daugherty, Jaden Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Nova Rice, Reggi Rushing, Ella Ausbrooks, Corbin Crosby, McLane Daugherty, Lydia Rice, Mia Phillips, Darcy Rice, Camdyn Crosby, and Remington Pride. He also has one more great- granddaughter, Charlotte Rice, on the way. Our beloved will be missed by his whole family. Pallbearers to serve are Je Rice, Jamie Rushing, Tom Richey, Jesse Hunter, Drew Crosby, and Jacob Pride.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 to 7 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at. Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson following the funeral. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway 668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com GILBERT BREVARD POPE Jackson, TN Ballard, Corwin Mitchell and Quentin Chidress have been identified as the eight adults shot Jan.

27. Two girls are identified as gunshot victims in court documents, but their names have not been released. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed in January that Benson was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Detroit, where he was held until an extradition hearing. Benson appeared in Haywood County General Sessions Court Feb.

13 for his arraignment and will return to court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. During the investigation, TBI confirmed the armory had been rented for a party and a fight started around 11:45 p.m. Reach Maranda Faris at (731) 425-9657 or at sun.com. Follow her on Twitter: Shooting Continued from Page 1A this is promoting Jackson internationally with the live stream on Facebook, and we can tell people shooting right off I-40 in the Old Country Village. can stop in and join us if traveling Bowers said the format will probably develop over time, once the daily broadcast begins, but the overall plan is something used to.

think it will be like the Time afternoon show we had on 101.5,” Bowers said. have a lot of interviews set up, and there will be opportunities for people to come by and promote events going on here in Jackson. will be a big part of the show, because one thing we want to do is to promote the importance of Jackson in the history of Southern music and its influence on all genres of American music. But music be the sole focus of the Bowers said the city of Jackson and things going on in the area will also be discussed. a lot that goes on in this city all the time, and discuss Bowers said.

been here since 1983, and I love living here and talking about the city of Jackson and promoting it however Ican. I think a lot of rich musical history here that not a lot of people are aware of. one thing I want this show to bring to light for a lot of people who are unaware of it, while also talking about the present and future of the music industry and role in that with the local musicians and studios we have Blue Suede Forever is part of a wave of new shows that will be on 103.7-FM and 1310-AM, according to station owner Gerald Hunt. have Steve on from 6-9 each morning, and then beginning on March 6 have Rush Limbaugh on at 11 a.m. and Sean Hannity at 2 p.m.,” Hunt said.

programming in addition to St. Louis Cardinals baseball season starting in April, which had them for years, makes this a busy and exciting time for us. excited to bring all of this to the listeners of Bowers is looking forward to being back on the radio airwaves. so much in this town going on that people around here care Bowers said. glad to bring all of that to Reach Brandon Shields at (731) 425-9751.

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