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Jackson teacher, coach receives national speech, debate, theater educator award (4/23/24)Jackson High School speech teacher Bob Clubbs was honored over the weekend with an award from the National Federation of State High School Associations. During the Missouri State High School Activities Association state speech, debate and theater championships in Springfield, Clubbs was presented with the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association Outstanding Educator Award for Missouri, and described the moment as a "culmination of (his) career." ...
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Jackson church celebrates anniversary with ribbon-cutting (4/22/24)First Baptist Church in Jackson marks a significant milestone. ...
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Jackson police, DEA host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (4/18/24)The Jackson Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will team up to host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27. The two organizations will collect different forms of prescription drugs. The take-back day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Police Department, 202 W. Jackson Blvd. ...
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Gordonville, Millersville elementary schools to close after failure of Prop T (4/11/24)The Jackson School District sent letters Tuesday, April 9, to parents whose children attend Gordonville and Millersville elementary schools, announcing their closures at the end of the school year. ...
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Jackson at heart of solar eclipse festivities (4/9/24)Two very important things happened Monday, April 8, in Jackson. The sky turned dark for more than four minutes in the middle of the afternoon. And there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. That combination made Jackson a very popular place to be. ...
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Fire claims life in Jackson (4/8/24)One person and two dogs died in a fire Saturday, April 6, in Jackson. A social media post from Jackson Fire Rescue says an engine was returning to station after an incident and personnel saw smoke coming from a residence in the 700 block of West Jefferson Street. ...
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Updated: Voters reject Jackson school proposition (4/4/24)Jackson School District patrons rejected a property tax measure to increase spending on personnel in the general municipal election Tuesday, April 2. ...
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Local talent, tribute bands set to perform this summer in Jackson (4/2/24)The weather is warming and with it comes live music in area parks. The Jackson Municipal Band and local artists will start their Thursday night summer series June 6 and go until Aug. 8. ...
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David Preusser named president of First Midwest Bank in Jackson (4/1/24)A Jackson resident, Preusser has more than 20 years of financial services experience. He will oversee the Jackson location while continuing to serve the community as a lender. ...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen approves land sale to Rubbermaid for employee parking (3/21/24)Jackson Board of Aldermen members discussed several topics during its lengthy meeting Monday, March 18. One ordinance it passed involved approving a land sale to Newell Rubbermaid Development, the largest manufacturer and second-largest employer in the city. The 5.59-acre tract of land at 868 W. Jackson Trail was sold for a total purchase price of $190,000. ...
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Jackson School District proposes tax levy increase for teachers and staff (3/8/24)Jackson School District officials invited the public for a "Coffee and Conversations" with superintendent Scott Smith on Thursday, March 7. The topic of this meeting was to give educational information on Proposition T, the district's latest property tax proposal...
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Jackson financial adviser Cheryl Mothes ranks high on Forbes list (3/4/24)Edward Jones financial adviser Cheryl Mothes of Jackson was recently named the fifth best female wealth adviser in Missouri by Forbes and SHOOK Research. Twenty-six Missourians placed on the eighth annual Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State rankings. There were 1,991 women ranked in total; they cumulatively manage more than $2.8 trillion in assets...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for March 4, 2024 (3/4/24)City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday, March 4 Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the regular meeting agenda. Approval of minutes n Motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, Feb. 20. Financial affairs...