Jackson Family Center to Rebrand as The J
The Jackson Area Family Activity Center will adopt The J as its official name, with a community logo contest planned this fall.
Jackson News
Jackson news runs on crime, politics, economics, business, health and lifestyle coverage, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in breaking developments and the stories that define the city.
Crime
Jackson Police Shoot Woman During Welfare Check
A woman was wounded by gunfire after officers responded to a 911 call in Jackson.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you think Jackson is moving in the right direction?
Derek Dobies Wins Jackson Mayor Race
Dobies, who previously served as mayor from 2017 to 2021, defeated John Wilson in the nonpartisan race.
Sports
Schroeder Wins Third Chris Jensen Title
Lumen Christi's Samantha Schroeder and Western's Logan Cristian took the girls and boys titles at Ella Sharp Park.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Do you feel local bars and restaurants in your area are doing well?
Grand River Brewery Closes in Jackson
The 13-year Jackson brewery shut its doors permanently after a final reopening as a one-person operation.
Business
BlackHawk Industrial Relocated Operations to Jackson
The industrial supplier has moved its southern Michigan hub to a new, larger facility to increase local output.
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