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Jackson County auction raises $19,781 for Little League
Summary
A multi‑hour Aquinas Auction live broadcast in McKee brought in $19,781 for Jackson County Little League, organizers said, combining cash sponsors and sales from five showcases and big‑ticket items.
Ed Morgan, one of the event hosts, opened the broadcast by welcoming listeners to the on‑air sale: "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to McKee, Kentucky tonight as we're live here, with Aquinas Auction." Organizers reported a final tally of $19,781 raised for Jackson County Little League.
The money came from a mix of live bids across five showcases, a separate set of “big ticket” items, and cash sponsorships. Organizers said the auction raised $5,276 from the five showcases, $5,985 from big‑ticket sales and $8,520 in cash donations, for the $19,781 total.
Why it matters: proceeds will support Little League operations in Jackson County — maintenance, equipment and program costs for youth teams. Organizers repeatedly emphasized that local vendors, volunteers and radio/TV partners make the event possible.
What happened: the live, on‑air auction ran multiple showcases…
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