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UPDATED: Winter Storm Warning Issued

(UPDATED December 21, 2022 11:50 AM) The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning for Jackson County and Central and Southern Lower Michigan. The Weather Service has issued a BLIZZARD WARNING for the West Michigan counties along the Lake Michigan coast. The NWS says a major winter storm will emerge into the Plains from the Rockies on Wednesday night and rapidly move into the Great Lakes on Thursday. Widespread snow is expected to develop Thursday afternoon and evening. Heavy snow will occur Thursday night and continue into Friday. A surge of wind will be added to the mix on Friday and Friday night with gusts over 40 mph likely and over 50 mph very possible. Heavy snow and winds of that magnitude set the stage for the potential of blizzard conditions. The worst of the weather should be Friday and Friday night as snow and blowing snow create whiteout/blizzard conditions. You are urged to complete travel on Thursday as conditions on Friday are expected to be treacherous to life threatening at times.  This afternoon, the NWS upgraded the WATCH to a WARNING with these details: * WHAT...Heavy…

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City of Jackson Seeking Input on New MLK Roundabout Sculpture

A view of the new roundabout at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Morrell Street looking north.  Photo courtesy City of Jackson. (December 21, 2022 11:40 AM) The City of Jackson is asking residents to help decide what kind of sculpture should go in the MLK Drive Roundabout. Sculpture proposals are posted on the City website for residents to review and give input. There will also be an open house event on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the MLK Recreation Center for residents to get an up-close look at the artworks and give feedback in-person. The roundabout at S. MLK Drive and E. Morrell Street was completed in 2020 and is a gateway to Jackson’s south side neighborhood and MLK Corridor. Continuing the goal of filling roundabouts with sculptures, the City of Jackson put out a call for submissions in Sept. for artwork specific to the MLK Drive Roundabout. The City also asked that the submissions be reflective of the south side neighborhood and Martin Luther King’s legacy. The sculpture selection is being facilitated by the MLK Roundabout Art Committee, which is made up of First Ward City Councilwoman Arlene Robinson and select members of the Jackson Public…

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

All new Wednesday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests:  Dr. Jacob Sinkoff, Emergency Services Physician, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.  Hunter Sullivan, Owner, West Texas BBQ.  Aaron Dimick, Public Information Officer, City of Jackson. 9 AM and 11 AM.   All new Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show:  Jeff Beal, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools;  Dr. Bob Powell, Family Service & Children’s Aid;  David Goldfarb & Ryan Burgen, Boy Scout Troop 424;  Jenna Kulhawik, Social Media Director, Sandhill Crane Vineyards.   1, 5, 8, and 11 PM;  2 and 5 AM.    Food Circus:    All new episode!  The Enchanted Forest Bar & Grill located on Ann Arbor Rd. is a great place for a fabulous dinner, live music, a large banquet room and more. We get a taste of the extensive menu that includes chicken shawarma, beef kafta handheld and walleye. Where We Live:  Where We live heads out to the countryside to Harmony Hills Farm, home to Tom and Joanne Holman. This country home is a holiday wonderland filled with Life, Love, and Music. Join us as we look and listen at Harmony Hills Farm on Where We Live, presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show:   Highlights from the 2020 Jackson College Winter…

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Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard December 20, 2022

Boys basketball Grass Lake 53, Columbia Central 44: The Golden Eagles pulled within four points with less than four minutes remaining in the game, but Grass Lake made a number of free throws down the stretch for the win. Four players scored in double figures for Grass Lake as Kahner Tripp, Jacob Colesa, and Bryant Cook scored 12 points apiece and Brayden Lape added 10 points and five assists. CCHS was led by Jordan Pewsey and Derek Sanders as each scored a dozen points.  Northwest 69, Homer 47: Duncan Moffitt scored 20 points and Colton Gowday added 13 points and five assists for Northwest (4-1). Josh Jordan scored 10 points, JR Morrow added eight points, and Briston Armstrong scored seven points and pulled down 10 rebounds.  Springport 37, Waldron 30: The Spartans earned its first win of the season with the road win at Waldron.  Tecumseh 61, Western 52: Tecumseh outscored the Panthers 22-13 to break open a tie game going into the fourth quarter. Maverick Hammond finished with 17 points to lead Western.  Holt 67, Jackson 60: Savonn Campbell scored 17 points and Terrell White added 13 points for the Vikings.  Jackson Christian 44, Battle Creek Academy 15:  The…

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Events of Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Cosmic Christmas Light Show.  Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum.  Our annual holiday light show is here! This year we are picking things up a notch with our new light show with updated graphics and soundtrack produced by the Longway Planetarium. This is a must not miss event for anyone looking for some holiday fun!  Price: $5 for adults, free for members, and free for children 3 and under.  Dates: 3 Times Daily from December 17-23, 2022.  Times: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, & 4:00 pm each day.  Register online here. Santa Visits the Cafe.  4:30 PM to 7 PM.  Kids of all ages, join us at Café Connection this Wednesday, Dec 21, to welcome our special guest, Santa! We will be offering free photo opportunities with Santa throughout the night.  Our Christmas-themed night at the Café has a special breakfast-themed menu for the night. Join us for sit-down dining at cost!  First Baptist Church, 201 N. Jackson Street, Downtown Jackson. DDA Holiday Window Decorating Contest.  Downtown Jackson is celebrating the holidays with creative window displays at stores, restaurants and other businesses/organizations throughout the Downtown.  This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”.  You are invited to vote for your favorite window display on social…

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