Alexus Morris, a senior at Seymour High School, won the Maverick Challenge Regional Competition, on Feb. 19, after presenting her business plan via Zoom to a panel of judges. Her business idea, titled “No Borders” is a translation company which focuses on bridging the language barrier between native and non-native speakers in the community. Alexus added $1,250 of regional winnings to the $2,000 she earned at the Jackson County competition. She plans to enter the Innovate WithIN state competition which could win her additional prize or tuition money. For more info on Alexus and her business plan, visit Tribtown.com.
JCIDC sponsors annual county robotics tournament
By Zach Spicer The annual Jackson County VEX IQ Robotics Competition Invitational Qualifier took place Feb. 14 at Immanuel Lutheran School in Seymour. There were 40 elementary school teams and 20 middle school teams, all from Jackson County, competing. In the...