MIS Celebrates National Root Beer Float Day
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Joey Coulter and Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis treated the show, staff and audience today to Root Beer Floats. Joey and Roger are both getting ready for the Pure Michigan 400 weekend August 16-17 by frontloading carbs. Joey Coulter is 9th in series point standings following an impressive 3rd place finish at Pocono last week and will be racing in the Careers for Veterans 200. Tickets for all weekend activities are available at MISpeedway.com. Other guests: Kelli Hoover and Andrew Sargeant, Jackson Recreation Department; Dan Crowley, new Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Jackson High School; Jackson College Assistant Dean Julie Hand and new Director of Student Life TaNisha Parker; Jane Robinson, Executive Director, Reading Writing Connection; Justin Shuberg, Walt's Health Foods with Skeeter Warner, Skeeter's Batter It Up!; Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell; a visit to the fair and the Gumper Exhibition Hall with Deb Butler.
Wendy’s Charity Classic Preview
LPGA Legend Elaine Crosby and Mark Behm, Wendy's previewed the upcoming Wendy's Charity Classic, August 10-11 at the Country Club of Jackson. Gallery tickets, including parking are $10 and available at the gate for Sunday's tournament. Tickets are still available for the Sunday evening dinner here. Other guests: Congressman Tim Walberg; Shelly Hendrick, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity; visits to the Jackson County Fair with Dairy Superintendent Jim Spink and Fiske Fries owner Jerry Price.
Run or Dye
Photos from the Jackson Run or Dye 5K Race in downtown Jackson, during How Bazaar, Saturday, August 2, 2014. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
How Bazaar
Photos from the 1st Annual How Bazaar Arts, Food, Wine, Beer and Entertainment festival in downtown Jackson, August 2-3, 2014. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
2014 Relay for Life
Photos from the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Friday, August 1-Saturday, August 2 at Cascades Falls. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Harness Racing to Return
Jackson Harness Raceway President Brett Boyd and General Manager Sam Reichard are making progress in returning harness racing to the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The application to the state is requesting 50 dates in 2015, with a planned opening day of April 17, 2015. Both the Jackson County Commission and the Jackson City Council have pledged support and the Raceway is currently seeking partners, vendors and sponsors. Other guests: Mike George, George's Gorgeous Garages; Jackson County Spotlight with the Mounted Division, Jackson County Sheriff Department; Maggie's Standard Time Band (performing Friday night at the Jackson Coffee Company; Entertainment reporter Dave DeBaker. Today's show replays on Monday, August 4th.