Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Acupuncture, Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity, Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee, and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Michigan Board of Acupuncture Carey
Jackson County COVID-19 Update for Friday, May 29
Jackson County is reporting the following COVID-19 numbers for Friday, May 29: Report Date: May 29, 2020 Number of Cases* (Cumulative) Number of Deaths* Recovered** Jackson County 448 28 349 *These numbers do not reflect any cases
MI Symptoms Web Application Helps Michiganders Track Symptoms; Informs Reopening Strategy
LANSING, MICH. In an effort to help safely reengage the economy and allow Michiganders to track potential COVID-19 symptoms, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) have collaborated with the
Replacement of aging railroad bridges begins Monday
A long-waited construction project to replace two aging railroad bridges in Downtown Jackson will begin on Monday, June 1. In order to replace the railroad bridges that go over N. Jackson and N. Mechanic streets, Consumers Energy
Call for Artists: design a beer label
In collaboration with Ironbark Brewery, Ella Sharp Museum invites submissions from artists for artwork to include on beer can labels for a limited-edition beer, inspired by Ella Sharp herself. This is in celebration of the upcoming exhibition
Tax Foreclosure Redemption Deadline Extended to June 29
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-106, which extends the deadline for Michigan residents to pay back taxes and avoid foreclosure on their property during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to June 29,
Art, Beer, & Wine Festival cancelled for 2020
The popular festival was pushed back from June to August in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the committee has decided to cancel this famous Jackson event. From the Ella Sharp Museum: Today the Ella Sharp Museum
Homicide Investigation in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is investigating the homicide of 30-year-old Shameka Oliver. JPD officers were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Chittock Ave. around 7:00 AM on Thursday after a report of shots