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The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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MCMS dedicates Memorial Garden to Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Morgan County Charter Schools officially dedicated the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden on July 30 with a public ceremony after more than a year of planning.The Thursday morning ceremony took place in the newly dedicated space, adjacent to the Morgan County Middle School front entrance.
Community members gathered May 13 for the unveiling of benches dedicated in memory of middle school students Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident in January. CONTRIBUTED

Community members gathered May 13 for the unveiling of benches dedicated in memory of middle school students Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident in January. CONTRIBUTED

Memorial benches dedicated to Avett Jackson, Bennett Rabern

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
A pair of memorial benches were unveiled at Tracy Brown Field to honor Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern, two Morgan County Middle School students who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident earlier this year.
The Morgan County Middle School basketball team celebrated winning the championship a few days after the tragic death of player Avett Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County Middle School basketball team celebrated winning the championship a few days after the tragic death of player Avett Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

‘He was there for us in spirit’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Morgan County Middle School boys basketball team went through a rollercoaster of emotions last week.The younger ‘Dogs started the week by losing one of their own. Seventh-grade basketball player Avett Jackson passed away in an ATV accident on Jan.
The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

One Morgan: Community rallies after tragic accident

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Morgan community has shown what it means to be “One Morgan,” jumping into action to help one another following the tragic ATV accident last Monday that killed 12-year-olds Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson but also injured 12-year-old Bryson Hammond.
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