Napoleon Fire responded to a possible gas leak on Don Drive in Napoleon Township on Saturday after digging struck a gas line. No injuries reported — and a reminder to call MISS DIG 811 before you dig.
Ordinance 2026-03 took effect today, banning tents and limiting unattended personal property in Jackson’s public rights of way, sidewalks, and parks. What it covers, what stays open — including how police will enforce it and where people will go.
Sammy Kershaw brings his country hits to the Michigan Theatre tonight and Ogma Brewing turns five Saturday with an all-day downtown party — plus Jackson’s Haunted Tours, the farmers market, free comedy, and a yacht rock brunch. Your Oct 9–11 guide.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clashed for an hour Thursday night in Grand Rapids over gas, Iran, ICE, and Medicare for All — and the debate touched on Flock cameras, the same cameras Jackson’s council voted to keep in September.
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the first televised debate of Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, live from WOOD-TV’s Grand Rapids studio. How to watch from Jackson, what to listen for, and what’s at stake.
NOAA predicts a G1 to G2 geomagnetic storm Thursday and Friday nights, and Jackson’s skies go clear tonight under a nearly moonless sky. The honest Jackson County viewing outlook — plus how to catch the lights on your phone.
Two Montgomery women, ages 50 and 19, are recovering after Monday’s buggy crash on Territorial Road — the second there in under a year. A Free Press investigation, a $70,000 grant, and one question: how many crashes before the road changes?
The Detroit Free Press puts Jackson at the center of Michigan’s crypto ATM fight: our first-in-the-state ban is now the model as AARP pushes statewide action and five states ban the kiosks. What happens next, and how to protect your family.
