Law Enforcement Memorial Set for May 10
(May 2, 2023 10:32 AM ET) Law enforcement agencies from across Jackson County are preparing to gather in Downtown Jackson to remember those killed in the line of duty. The annual Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial is happening Wednesday, May 10 at 12 p.m. in the TRUE Community City Square. The annual event pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. This year’s memorial is organized by the Jackson Police Department Honor Guard. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police Jackson Post, and the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety are also participating. The names of Jackson County officers killed in the line of duty will be read during the “Roll Call of Heroes”, followed by a gun salute and taps. Residents are welcome to attend the memorial. TRUE Community City Square is located within Horace Blackman Park at 212 W. Michigan Avenue. In the event of unfavorable weather, the memorial will be held indoors at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building, which is across the street from the park.
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard May 1, 2023
Girls track and field Pinckney 98, Jackson 16 Adrian 85, Jackson 19: Everette Drummond finished second in the 200-meter dash (28.21) and Grace Brown placed second in the 800-meter run (2:54). The athletic.net result did not post times or places for the 400-meter dash. Boys track and field Pinckney 78, Jackson 58 Adrian 78, Jackson 54: Individual winners for Jackson included Xavier Gibbs in the 100-meter dash (11.47), Ahmad Ameen in the 200-meter dash (22.46), and Miland Weatherspoon won the shot put (39-7). Jackson won the 400-meter relay (47.13) and the 800-meter relay (1:34.95). Girls soccer Columbia Central 4, Ida 0: Alyssa Stewart scored a hat trick and Jaden Bates added a goal and two assists for CCHS. The Golden Eagles improved to 5-2-1 overall, 4-1-1 in the LCAA with the victory. Michigan Center 4, Bronson 1: Cecelia Scaife scored three goals and Lela Horstman added one goal. Sophia Allen finished with two assists and Abbie Hess recorded three saves in net for the Cardinals. Northwest 3, Leslie 2: The Mounties broke a six-game losing streak with the home victory. Lenawee Christian 13, Hanover-Horton 0 Pinckney 6, Jackson 1 Manchester 8, Springport 0 On Deck for May 2, 2023…