Winter Storm Warning in Effect Through Noon Tuesday
(February 15,2021 4:15 PM) The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING in effect until Noon on Tuesday for Jackson and surrounding counties. Heavy snow is expected. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts to 10 inches possible. Travel will be very hazardous starting this evening and lasting into Tuesday morning. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts on area roadways. Major impacts to the Tuesday morning commute are expected along with disruptions to normal activities potentially lasting throughout the day even after the snow ends. Wind chills today will be near zero degrees, and wind chills tonight will be about 10 degrees below zero, increasing the potential for frostbite. The National Weather Service says this will likely be one of the more impactful winter storm events of the winter so far. South central to southeast Michigan counties are in the warning area, along with the far southwest counties. NWS is expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow east of a line from Alma to South Haven. There will be north to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, and wind chills in the 10…
MDHHS Announces New Program Starting March 1 To Help Enhance State’s Vaccine Equity Strategy
(February 15, 2021 4:02 PM) The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services (MDHHS) today announced a new program to enhance the state’s equity strategy to reach more Michiganders with the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. “I am excited to announce initiatives that will help enhance the state’s equity strategy and allow us to get more vulnerable Michiganders vaccinated,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “Workers in higher risk agricultural settings have been adversely impacted by this pandemic. We also know that we need to remove barriers to vaccine access for our most vulnerable individuals in Michigan, including those with disabilities, lower income, and racial and ethnic minorities. These steps will allow our federally qualified health centers across the state to begin vaccinating and will prioritize vaccine allocation to partnerships and providers who are removing barriers to access. This strategy is important as we move forward with our goal to equitably vaccinate 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and over as quickly as possible.” Starting immediately, mortuary service workers, who routinely work with infectious materials, will be able to be vaccinated as part of group 1A in accordance with CDC and Advisory Committee on…
Michigan Reports 1,265* Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 575,489
(February 15, 2021 3:52 PM) Michigan reported 1,265* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 575,489. Michigan is reporting 8 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,158. *Note on cases (02/15/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, February 13th. Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~632 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/12/21): 517,991. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Monday reports include Sunday data.
MDOC Cumulative Report: 4,518 Confirmed Positive Cases at Jackson Facilities, 577 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff
(February 15, 2021 12:35 PM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM February 12, there are 24,943 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state. Of that statewide total, 4,518 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 887 active cases. In Jackson, there are 1,795 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, at 1,217 Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 27 at Duane Waters Health Center, 944 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 535 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 3,552 COVID-19 positive cases statewide. In Jackson, there are 188 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 153 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 118 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 3 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 109 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 137 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 29 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities. Testing…
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 8,992 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 201 Deaths
(February 15, 2021 12:18 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 8,992 positive cases (cumulative), and 201 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 18 new cases since Saturday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of February 15: 8,182** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as received. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM February 12, there are 4,518 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 577 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM February 15, there are 16 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Note: Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as received. Epicurve data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 PM. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections. Their…
Updated: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Through Tuesday Noon
(February 15, 2021 9:58 AM) The National Weather Service has updated the WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect now through 12 PM on Tuesday. Light snow expected during the daytime hours on Monday. Heavier snow beginning this evening and continuing overnight. Temperatures will remain cold and wind chills of 0 to -10 expected. Light snow this morning will diminish by afternoon, then heavier snow arrives this evening into tonight. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches are expected in southeastern sections of this advisory, including the areas near Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing, and Jackson. After a break in most of the snow Monday afternoon, additional snow moves in Monday night with snow covered roads and difficult travel. Slippery travel is possible for the Monday evening commute with hazardous travel developing Monday evening into the Tuesday morning commute for many areas. Periodic snow and very cold temperatures through Tuesday may create some travel impacts at times, especially along I-94. Subzero wind chill temperatures are likely on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. A system on Thursday night could also bring accumulating snow.
Monday, February 15, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Rashmi Travis, Health Officer, Jackson Co. Health Department. Tom Shemanski, CPA & Principal, Rehmann. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from February 10, 2021. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Tim Rogers, President & CEO, The Enterprise Group; Dr. Courtland Keteyian, HFAH; James Upright, Director of Alternative Programming, Northwest Alternative High School; Brian Green, College & Career Access Center; Claire Smith, Tenera Grains. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from February 10, 2021.
Events of Monday, February 15, 2021
Our Town Meal Distribution Program. 4 PM to 6 PM. Martin L. King, Jr. Center. The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need. Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals: Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Feb. 1 and April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution 17th Annual Young Poets Competition. Have you ever imagined riding on a space ship? Or building a snowman that reaches the sky? These themes and many more are what…
Napoleon Wrestling Quad Meet 2-13-21 | Photo Gallery
MHSAA wrestling Napoleon Quad with Manchester, Leslie, and Laingsburg, Feb. 13, 2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="881" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA wrestling Napoleon Quad with Manchester, Leslie, and Laingsburg, Feb. 13, 2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.