Monthly Archives: December 2022

Balloons inflate at Ella Sharp Park during the 2022 Hot Air Jubilee.  JTV Photo. (December 31, 2022 4:31 PM) The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee announced it will host the 2023 US Women’s Hot Air Balloon National Championship competition in conjunction with the Balloon Federation of America Hot Air Competition Division.  The event will precede Hot Air Jubilee Weekend and run from July 16-21. Fifteen of the best female pilots in the country will make their way to Jackson to compete for a chance to be crowned the 2023 National Champion and potentially represent Team USA in the Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championships later in 2025. Competitive ballooning tests pilots’ skills in distance, speed, and navigational precision. Each flight involves several competitive tasks, requiring pilots to use winds at different altitudes to steer their balloon to predetermined targets around Jackson. Pilots qualify for the National Championship by flying in sanctioned competitions throughout the year.  Additionally, the top finishers at the National Championship will qualify for the next Women’s World Championship to be held in 2025. “The Jackson community has supported the Hot Air Jubilee for 40 years. In honor of  our anniversary year, we are striving to bring 40 pilots…

(December 31, 2022 10:43 AM) The Jackson Area Career Center’s Adult Career Education program is making it easier for people to reach their career goals and build professional skills related to the healthcare industry. Starting in January 2023, health career classes will be offered in various formats, including online, in-person, and a hybrid of both. The revised delivery of curriculum was based on feedback from working students and those with families who wanted more options to meet their needs. Classes include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography, and Patient Care Technician. The revised curriculum also means shorter and more frequent classes, while keeping the overall length the same. Pricing has also been revamped, and now includes books, a blood pressure kit, and national testing review materials. All classes offered take less than a year to complete, with some taking as little as a couple months. Upon completion, students will be prepared with the latest skills and tools to start a new career or add to a resume. Students are also prepared to test for industry-approved national credentialing exams. In addition to many medical classes, the Career Center’s Adult Career Education program also offers classes…