Everyone took pride in being from Earlington [KY]...it was a badge of honor...
Mayor Albert Jackson
Albert Jackson is among the most decorated athletes to have ever grown up in Hopkins County. That might account for his induction into the HCYP (Hopkins County) Hall of Fame in 2023. In 2019, the graduate from the University of Georgia and former Bulldog varsity basketball player, began a new chapter in his life as a teacher at Hopkins County Central. Jackson obtained his Master’s from Murray State and has been elected the Mayor of Earlington, Kentucky; where he principally was reared. Jackson has been a valuable member of the Storm’s football coaching staff and has set a fine example, both for the football team and the players with whom he interacted or coached, of exactly how attributes like commitment, grit, hard work, and determination develop and flourish.
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
Earlington, KY: Albert Jackson, from tiny Earlington, Kentucky, was a national recruit when in high school at Hopkins County Central. His being 6’10,” and 240-pounds didn’t hurt. Jackson signed with Georgia but also considered Illinois, Xavier, Michigan State and Tennessee, all of which had offered.
ranked prospect
Jackson committed to Georgia, and its then coach Dennis Felton (who had before coached Western Kentucky), because Georgia “…felt like [he] was around family…” and “…[Jackson] had a chance to start as a freshman…” Jackson told the online publication Rivals.com at the time.
Jackson was fantastic his last season in Morton’s gap. Jackson averaged 17-points, 11-rebounds, and eight (8) blocks per game, pretty close to a triple double.
Jackson finished his collegiate career for Georgia and then played oversees, professionally, for a number of years. In 2019, he began a new chapter in his life as a teacher at Central sharing his knowledge and passion in the Special Education department.
It was then Jackson began his career as an assistant coach for both basketball and football. In 2023, Jackson earned his Master’s Degree. Thereafter, Jackson was both elected Mayor of Earlington and inducted into the local Hall of Fame.
Jackson began his career as both an assistant coach on the varsity basketball and football teams
Friday Night Fletch
Jackson has participated in organizations throughout the school system and his community of Earlington, sharing his dedication to public service and community development with both his players and his students.
Jackson has an unwavering commitment to empowering young athletes. Jackson strives to positively impact the lives of his players and students through serving as an inspiration to all while exhibiting the perseverance and leadership necessary to profoundly impact the lives of individuals and families.
Jackson was asked about his small community of Earlington. Jackson commented on its being diverse and unique and that, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, citizens are compassionate, kind, and thoughtful.
Growing up in Earlington is unmatched…
The Hon. Albert Jackson, Mayor of Earlington
If you ask him, The Honorable Albert Jackson, Mayor of Earlington, still has a very strong devotion to his hometown. Matter of fact, Jackson is right resolute in his devotion to Earlington.
“Growing up in Earlington is unmatched,” Jackson said. “Everyone took pride in being from Earlington, from the older generations to the younger ones. It was a badge of honor that those who grew up in Earlington wore proudly. Earlington was always safe, clean, and peaceful; which is why, as a child, it was so easy to thrive while still enjoying being a kid.”
Albert Jackson is just one reason to be proud and excited about the football program in Morton’s Gap. He is filling up kids, at Central, with good things…good characteristics; the attributes of champions, like him!
This is Friday Night Fletch, reporting for KPGFootball, reminding you to PLAY THROUGH THE WHISTLE!
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I have met Mr Jackson only once, at an Earlington Homecoming event. I have followed him through his athletic career and been as proud as any Auntie could be, however. He is a wonderful example of what the right attitude, hard work, and basic human decency, can achieve. I’m old enough to (probably, LOL) be his grandmother. I agree completely with his pride in growing up in tiny Earlington. It was the best.
Earlington High School,
Class of 1974