Cold with Snow Showers
Occasional light snow will persist today but will be followed by dry weather and gradually moderating temperatures the rest of the week. Highs over the coming weekend should be in the 40s, with increasing chances for rain by next Monday. Today Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Saturday A slight chance of…
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Dr. Pamela Campbell, Superintendent., Columbia Schools with Micah Sonnenberg, Student/Athlete; Cheryl Norey, Volunteer/Advocate for Horse Haven of Southern Michigan; Christine Gorton, Director, Miss Jackson Crossroads Pageant & Peyton Lowder, 2018 Miss Jackson Crossroads Outstanding Teen; Meet the JTV Staff, with Directors of First Impressions, Dana Vance & Trish Lefere; Steve Trosin, JSO Music on Tap; Matthew Bradley & Sophie Falasco, Michigan Center HS Students; Big Brothers Big Sisters Junior Bigs; Weekend Basketball Highlights & the AT&T Scholar Athlete of the Week; Highlights from Jackson College MLK Service Award Celebration; Highlights from Spring Arbor University MLK Legacy Service Day Project
Events of Tuesday, January 16. 2018
5 Healthy Towns Eating Class: Slick and Tart. Made possible in part by a grant from the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation. Tonight at 6 PM, Chef Brad West takes the mystery out of oils and vinegars. Space is limited. Registration is required, so please call the Grass Lake Jackson District Library Branch at 517-522-8211 to reserve your spot. Intended for adults. This event is located at the Whistlestop Depot – 218 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake. Mighty Naturalist: Tree House. Tree House. Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot and identify common clues that animals live in or near forest trees. After our outdoor adventure, we will head into the classroom to see animal furs, read a story, and make a quick craft. Mighty Naturalist Programs is a NEW Series at Dahlem. Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to…
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Until 7 PM Today
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. A slow moving low pressure system will bring occasional snow through Tuesday. Temperatures will moderate late in the week, with highs in the 40s expected next weekend. Today Snow. High near 22. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Monday Night A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Tuesday A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 28. Thursday Night…
Events of Monday, January 15, 2018
Jackson College presents MLK Symposium. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission was to abolish the Jim Crow laws of segregation in America. In observance of MLK Day , Jackson College will host a symposium entitled “Experiencing Jim Crow,” offering a historical perspective of these laws and times in our nation’s history. The Symposium will be held at 3 p.m. in the Bert Walker Hall, Community Rooms 144-145. Panelists for the event include: Woodrow Wilson, retired Jackson college professor who taught African-American history; Farris Coppage, retired school principal who was born and raised in the South at the time of Jim Crow laws; Diana Agy, Jackson College professor, who teaches African-American literature; Dr. Paul Patton, Spring Arbor University professor who taught at a historically black college and university and will discuss how these HBCUs came about; Charles Anderson, retired Michigan Department of Corrections warden who helped break the color barrier for wardens in the state; Harold White Jr., son of a civil rights activist; Benny Poole, musician and entertainer during the Jim Crow era; and Austin Gates, African-American history teacher. This free community event is presented by Jackson College and hosted by its Office of Multicultural Affairs. Any questions,…
Monday, January 15, 2018
Dan Funston, Supt., Concord Schools & Tovah Sheldon, Director of Learning Services, Jackson Co. ISD; Matt Curfman, President & Financial Advisor, Richmond Brothers; Jenifer Scanlon, Realtor, The Brokerage House; Ryan Kerwin, Meet the JTV Staff, Chief Photographer & Sales Acct. Mgr.; Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group (Encore of Fri., Jan. 12)