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Man pleads no contest to robbing bank while on parole for other heists
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A man accused of robbing several banks in Jackson while he was on parole for bank robbery has taken a plea deal. Thomas Carl Pryor Jr. pleaded no contest April 19 to one count each of armed robbery and bank robbery in return for prosecutors dismissing one additional count, court records show.
East Jackson administrator named Michigan’s ‘Assistant Principal of the Year’
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A longtime staple of the East Jackson school community has been recognized statewide for her service to students and staff. East Jackson Elementary Assistant Principal Amy Blackledge has been named the 2024 “Assistant Principal of the Year” by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA).
Spring Farm Babies At Kensington Metropark
Spring is here and that means it's baby season at the farm at Kensington Metropark. New arrivals are expected every week until the end of May at the farm centers at both Kensington Metropark and Wolcott Mill Metropark. Visitors are encouraged to stop by this spring to meet new farm...
‘Walk, Roll and Stroll’ aims to keep Jackson active
JACKSON, MI - A popular annual program aiming to get Jacksonians on their feet will stroll back into local parks soon. Residents of all ages and fitness levels are once again invited to participate in the free “Walk, Roll and Stroll” series this spring and summer. In six separate events, participants will follow a non-competitive, three-mile route through local parks, with shorter routes also available, city officials said in a news release.
Dexter Stamping Co. closing, Hotel Tavern in spotlight and other Jackson-area business news
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Dexter Stamping Co. closes in Jackson, while a new Meijer is opening in Hillsdale. Here are those stories and other recent Jackson County-area business news you may have missed. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Consumers Energy giving customers EV test-drive opportunity
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Consumers Energy is giving customers the opportunity to test-drive electric vehicle models for free. The test drives will take place as part of a full-day event on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Meijer parking lot, on Airport Road, in Jackson.
Somerset Township home damaged by fire, Jackson Township residents slam school consolidation
A look at Tuesday’s headlines from our news partners at The Tribune-Democrat. (WTAJ) — A home in Somerset Township is damaged after a fire Sunday night. The fire was reported as fully involved when fire crews arrived at the 100 Block of Oxford Heights Road. Somerset Fire Department Safety Officer Dave Sube said responders at […]
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
All new Tuesday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Kriss Giannetti, Assistant Superintendent for Communications and Jackson Police Officer Dave Stallworth, Jackson Public Schools. Zoe Lyons, Jackson Director, MDHHS. Beth Kuiper, Executive Director, Jackson Downtown Development Authority. 9 AM and 11 AM. All new...
Events of Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Grass Lake Music in the Park. Free, live music performed by various local artists on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays May thru August, and then the first 2 Wednesdays in September. DJ music starts at 6:00 and live music runs 6:30-8:00 pm. (**Farmers Market runs May thru September every Wednesday 4 -7 pm**) Tonight’s performers: Double Down Acoustic Duo. Free! Grass Lake Pavilion, Downtown Grass Lake.
Here is the boys track leaderboard in the Jackson area
JACKSON -- Here is what the boys track and field leaderboard looks like in the Jackson area for April 29. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Meet the Teacher: ‘Career-switcher’ found her true calling in the classroom
JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- Amy King’s working life took her across several states and professions until she found her true place as a math teacher. King, 51, currently teaches math to sixth graders at Paragon Charter Academy in Jackson. This marks her fifth year with the academy and 13th year overall in education.
Jackson student accepted into Harvard
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)–As the school year comes to an end, thousands of high schoolers are getting ready to graduate and go to college. Many students in Mid-Michigan are eager to attend schools like Michigan State University or the University of Michigan but one Jackson student will be attending somewhere pretty exclusive.
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