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JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Melanie Luckey has made volunteerism a cornerstone of her life in Jackson and Madison County, and she is being recognized as this month’s Community Champion in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. State games, Dream Center and more Luckey serves as volunteer chair of the State Games, coordinating volunteers across the annual event. “It takes about 100 or so volunteers to run the state games.

MEDINA, Tenn. (WBBJ) - One Medina high school student is turning her love of art into a lifeline for people who need encouragement the most. Payton Wilson runs the local chapter of Art for Hearts, a nonprofit that uses creativity to spread kindness and support. “It is a non-profit organization. We are kind of like a branch from a tree… and what we do is we believe that we can help somebody through art,” Wilson said.

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) — It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Mary Blake Ferguson is a junior at the University School of Jackson. “Being a bystander is a lot easier than being the person in action. But when you really look at it, it’s everybody’s job. It’s everybody’s job to help a person in need and to keep just our community safe and healthy,” said Mary Blake Ferguson.