Monthly Archives: December 2020

(December 14, 2020 10:25 AM) Focusing on the future with a Jackson business leader while honoring a local musical legend, Jackson College will commemorate the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual celebration. The event will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.  “The Jackson College 2021 MLK Celebration will be a virtual experience, but we are committed to producing a ‘Class A’ celebration like Jackson College has done for the past 20 years!” said Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Lee Hampton.                                                                              Keynote Speaker The theme for this year’s event will be “Hope, Inspire, Believe.” Keynote speaker Rejji Hayes will offer words of inspiration for the evening, “Dr. King’s Dream for Today.” Hayes is executive vice president and chief financial officer for CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, serving in this position since 2017. He joined CMS Energy from ITC Holdings Corp., a regulated electric transmission utility, beginning as vice president, finance and treasurer…

(December 14, 2020 9:49 AM) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be hosting a virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming project to rebuild approximately 4.9 miles of I-94 from the Jackson/Calhoun county line to Michigan Avenue and planned work to rebuild approximately 7.6 miles of I-94 from Michigan Avenue to M-60 in Jackson County. During this virtual meeting, there will be a brief presentation followed by a question and answer session. Questions can be submitted during the meeting using the chat tool. MDOT staff and contractors will be present and community stakeholders, local businesses and interested residents are encouraged to participate.  The virtual meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at 4 p.m.  To join the Zoom Virtual Public Meeting: click here Passcode: 889169.  To join by phone without using the Internet, call: 312-626-6799 or 929-436-2866 Webinar ID: 968 6277 6302 Passcode: 889169. Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. To make a request, please send it at least seven days prior to the event to: Orlando T. Curry, 425 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48909 or email CurryO@Michigan.gov. The…