Habitat for Humanity Restore to Open
The Habitat for Humanity Restore in Jackson reopens on Tuesday. Habitat Executive Director Wendy Clow said it is just in time for remodeling season… The Restore is an integral part of Habitat for Humanity…
Beck’s Flower Shop ready for Mother’s Day
NewsTalk 970AM/101.5FM is broadcasting live from Beck’s Flower Shop, 2322 Lansing Ave. in Jackson, this Friday, May 8th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Beck’s Flower Shop & Gardens is celebrating the arrival of spring and getting
System Malfunction Results in Delayed COVID-19 Daily Report
LANSING, MICH. Due to a software issue, COVID-19 case and death counts are delayed for May 4. The latest daily report from WKHM included state cumulative totals from Sunday, May 3. Daily, thousands of tests results are sent
Daily COVID-19 update for Monday, May 4
Jackson County is reporting the following totals for COVID-19 cases and fatalities as of 12 p.m. Monday, May 4: Report Date: May 4, 2020 Number of Cases* (Cumulative) Number of Deaths* Jackson County 366 22 Michigan Department
Governor Whitmer Creates the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2020-5, creating the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability within the State Budget Office. The Accountability Office will provide oversight of all spending to address this crisis, and must report regularly on its
MDHHS Issues Emergency Order Related to Handling of Bodies
LANSING, MICH. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon today issued an Emergency Order that shortens the time frame hospitals and funeral directors have to contact individuals with authority over disposition of the body of a
Zoe Lyons from JCAN
Zoe Lyons is the director of the Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services and a key point person for the Jackson COVID Action Network (JCAN). JCAN has stepped up to help those in need
Mental health resources available on Stay Home, Stay Well site
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) stands with mental health advocates and organizations in recognizing May as Mental Health Month. Observed nationally since 1949 and traditionally symbolized by a green ribbon, the mental
DDA to hold virtual meeting
The Downtown Development Authority of Jackson has announced it will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, May 14th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda will be minutes from the last meeting, April 2020 financial statements, DDA logo proposals,
Jackson County COVID-19 Response Efforts
According to the Jackson County Health Department, the COVID-19 outbreak is beginning to take a turn for the better. Efforts continue to be increased across the board in the public health, medical and emergency response communities to