Due to the continuing public health situation, the Jackson Purchase Historical Society will hold its September meeting by zoom rather than in person. The program will be held September 19, a Saturday, beginning at 10:30 AM. In addition to the presentation there will be time for questions and discussion after the presentation. The program will focus on Chauncey H. Cooke, who enlisted in the Union Army at age 16 and found himself in Columbus, Kentucky. His letters home tell the story of his experience in the Army and experiencing life away from home the first time stop he came from…

In light of the recent increase of COVID-19 infections statewide, and in our area, the Jackson Purchase Historical Society has decided to postpone its scheduled July 18 meeting in Mayfield. The Society thanks our planned speaker, Bobbie Smith Bryant, for her understanding and cooperation in reaching this decision. We hope to reschedule the meeting when the public health situation is more conducive to group gatherings but have no definite date. We trust our members and the public understand and greatly appreciate the input from those who responded to our email about their plans to attend. We will continue to monitor…