VIDEO: New Kiwanis Park playground officially open

The community gathered at Kiwanis Park for a ribbon cutting and official unveiling of the park's new playground equipment. 

It was made possible by the The Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Michigan and several community partners. 

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Bagged leaf pickup starting Oct. 27

The City of Jackson is starting its Bagged Leaf Pickup Program on Saturday Oct. 27. The last day of collection is Saturday Dec. 8. 

The city has contracted with United Waste to collect bagged leaves along street curbs.

Only leaves in paper bags tha...

Neighborhood watch group on city's northeast side holding meeting Oct. 22

A neighborhood watch group from the northeast side of Jackson is holding a meeting to educate neighbors on how they can keep the community safe. The A1 Neighborhood Watch Group has a meeting scheduled for Monday Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting location i...

VIDEO: Jackson firefighters train inside vacant elementary school

Local firefighters and police officers are using the vacant Cascades Elementary School for training over the next two months. Watch this video of firefighters from the City of Jackson and Summit Township training on Oct. 17. 

Jackson first responders using closed school building for training

Jackson Police and Fire Services are taking advantage of a rare opportunity to train in a school building. Starting Wednesday Oct. 17, the Jackson Fire Department will work with the Summit Township Fire Department to train in and around Cascades Elementar...

Human Relations Commission honors local volunteers

The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission awarded two local volunteers at the Harold White Sr. Volunteer Awards Breakfast.  The annual event was held Wednesday Oct. 17 at Cascades Manor.  Fran Adams of the First United Methodist Chu...

VIDEO: 4th St. roundabout construction update

Here’s a look at the latest progress on the new roundabout at the intersection of 4th Street and the entrance to Ella Sharp Park. New sidewalks are in place, along with curbs for the new roadway. Work is underway to build the center of the round...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council meeting Oct. 9

Watch this video to see what the Jackson City Council voted on at the Oct. 9, 2018 meeting:  

2 questions on Nov. ballot in City of Jackson

When City of Jackson voters go to the polls for the November 6th election, they will be asked two questions.

These questions were placed on the ballot by the Jackson City Council based on a recommendation from the City of Jackson Charter Review Committee. ...

VIDEO: New disc golf course at Ella Sharp Park officially open

Watch this video to learn more about the new disc golf course at Ella Sharp Park.

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SCAM ALERT: Water customer approached by fake water employee

The City of Jackson Water Department is warning customers about a scam that could be going around the area. On Friday Oct. 5, a water customer was approached by an unknown male pretending to be a City of Jackson Water Department employee. The male advised...

Road repairs start Oct. 8 in west side neighborhood

The City of Jackson is continuing efforts to repair pothole plagued streets in neighborhoods. On Monday Oct. 8, crews will begin a major resurfacing project in a neighborhood on Jackson’s west side.  

Workers are first targeting Grinnell...

West Ave. closed for water main replacement, pavement resurfacing

A busy roadway in a neighborhood on Jackson’s southwest side is closed for water main replacement and pavement resurfacing. West Avenue between Bloomfield Boulevard and Crescent Road was closed to through traffic the morning of Monday Oct. 1. Cr...

Video: Mayor Dobies honors Alopecia Awareness Month

Did you know there are more than 700 people in the City of Jackson living with Alopecia Areata? Mayor Derek Dobies presents Ebony Dicks, a local alopecia awareness advocate, with a proclamation that honors Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. Watch this video...

City and business leaders unveil new downtown development

The future of downtown Jackson was unveiled Friday morning, as city officials and local business leaders debuted The 200, a new mixed use development that will continue the private investment and growth in the downtown area.

The special event culminated in...

Video: Community builds new playground at Kiwanis Park

Watch this video to see the new playground at Kiwanis Park take shape. 

No PFAS detected in test of Jackson's drinking water

City officials are pleased with the results of a recent water test from the state.