Jackson School of the Arts Executive Director Kim Hastings announced new spring classes and events on today's show. Complete listing at jacksonarts.org. Other guests include Executive Director of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan Bob Randels; Interim Chapter Executive of the American Red Cross, South Central Chapter, Beth Philo; Amy Thomson, Marketing Director of McDonald's; Bart reads at Bennett School for Read Across America Day.
Jackson wins the Class A District Opener 57-39 over Richland Gull Lake. The Vikings will play Mason in the District Semifinal on Wednesday at Battle Creek Lakeview.
One of the winners of the Teressa Delph Oratorical Contest Saturday delivers his winning essay on today's show. Nathan Rosenberg won the 4th-5th grade category for the second straight year. Nathan was joined by his sister Sydney Rosenberg, 2nd place finisher in 2nd-3rd grade along with contest founder Teressa Delph. Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka delivers an update on current cases; Denise Owens on the Southern Michigan Beer Fest; Jackson Junior Welfare League members Sheila Troxel and Sarah Richmond preview the Annual Gala; YMCA's Shawna Tello and Erica Hatchard.
By Larry Jacobson, JTV Sports Something was different about the Michigan Center girl’s basketball team. From the opening tip in the Class C District Championship game against Concord on Friday night, the Lady Cardinals played with a fight and passion they looked for all season. Center jumped out to an 8-0 lead, forced five early turnovers, led 9-4 after one quarter and never looked back. The resurgent Cards withstood a late Yellow Jacket push before holding on for a 41-36 title win in front of a crowded house at Concord High School. “To win this game the way we did, especially after losing in three overtimes to Concord last year, really says amazing things about the girls on this team,” Center coach Joe Lusk said after the game. “It got a little tight there at the end and we sort of backed off a little bit. I’m not sure why. And we don’t usually miss free throws like that, but we got it done.” The win was even more emotional for the entire Michigan Center community, which was stunned by the sudden passing of former Lady Cardinals coach Scot Furman in May of 2012. “I told the girls after the…
Northwest Mounties girls basketball team won the Class B District Championship tonight with a 49-44 win over Charlotte. Other Friday night scores: Michigan Center 41 Concord 36 Chelsea 44 Lumen Christi 42
