Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies
Wednesday on WKHM Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies talked about the budget challenge coming up for the City… The City Council will be interviewing applicants for the vacant 5th ward council seat soon. Interviews will be
Governor Whitmer’s May 13 Press Conference
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun provided an update on COVID-19 in Michigan. Maureen Francis, president of the Michigan Realtors Association, and Rachel Lutz, owner of
Enterprise Group President/CEO Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers, President/CEO of the Enterprise Group Wednesday on WKHM agreed that Jackson was in a good place economically and then COVID-19 hit… Rogers says his office has been pushing out as much information as
Sjiwana Taylor Sentencing
Wednesday morning Circuit Court Judge John G. McBain sentenced 47-year-old Sjiwana Taylor and 21-year-old Savanna Frinkle in the stabbing death of 63-year-old Marvin Bearden in August of 2018. Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka…
Michigan Workers Provided $5.62 Billion in Unemployment Benefits
LANSING, MICH. The Unemployment Insurance Agency provided an update on unemployment claims related to COVID-19 in Michigan. Since March 15 at the onset of the crisis, 1,717,555 claimants have applied for state and federal benefits, with $5.62 billion
State of Michigan to Participate in Federal Work Share Program
LANSING, Mich. — Today the state of Michigan announced that it would participate in the federal Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Work Share program to help offset budget implications as a result of the state’s response to the COVID-19
Senate Majority Leader Shirkey Responds to Death Threats Against Governor
The Governor has faced death threats from social media sites and that drew outrage from Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey. Shirkey appeared on AM Jackson Tuesday and had harsh words for those who make threats…
Art, Beer, and Wine Festival Postponed Until August
County National Bank is the presenting sponsor of the Ella Sharp Museum’s Art, Beer, and Wine Festival fundraiser. According to CNB’s Melissa Stroede that huge event has not been cancelled but pushed back into August…