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Jeromy Alexander is conscious after a skydiving accident, his sister says.

Daniel Mahoney vacated a 7th District spot on the county board after being elected mayor of the city of Jackson.

The next discussion is planned for May 25.

Social district gets OK for weekend, holiday use in downtown Jackson Updated Apr 28, 2021; Posted Apr 28, 2021 The Jackson DDA proposal for a social district downtown. Highlighted yellow spots would be considered "common areas" where drinks purchased from licensed liquor-sellers can be consumed. (Screenshot courtesy of the city of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Weekends and holidays could become casual drinking affairs on downtown Jackson streets. The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 t...

4 competing in Jackson’s August mayoral primary, 5 others running for council seats Updated Apr 22, 2021; Posted Apr 22, 2021 Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies prepares for a special Jackson City Council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall on Monday, March 23, 2020. All of the other members of council remoted in to the meeting due to concerns from coronavirus. J. Scott Park | MLive.comJ. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – The ballot is set. Jackson voters will decide be...

Process to create neighborhood associations being considered by Jackson officials Updated 10:36 AM; Today 10:36 AM Members of the Jackson City Council and city staff meet virtually on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Screenshot provided by the City of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI -- A new proposal could codify the ways to establish a neighborhood association in the city of Jackson. Jackson City Council discussed an ordinance that would allow residents to form neighborhood associations affilia...

4 Jackson City Council seats up for grabs in 2021 election Updated 10:28 AM; Today 10:28 AM A microphone for public comment is set up as Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies presides over a special Jackson City Council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall on Monday, March 23, 2020. All of the other members of council remoted in to the meeting due to concerns from coronavirus. J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI -- Political hopefuls have just under three weeks to enter the race...

Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies says he will not seek reelection Updated Apr 01, 2021; Posted Apr 01, 2021 Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies speaks during the 2020 State of the City Address at the Michigan Theatre in downtown Jackson on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies will not seek reelection for the city’s highest office. Dobies announced his decision to step away on Thursday, April 1, after two two-year terms as mayor. His c...

Councilwoman maintains she was transparent about role in potential Jackson development deal Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 Candidate for the 4th Ward City Council seat Laura Schlecte speaks during the Jackson city candidate forum at the Michigan Theater on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Candidates for mayor, 4th Ward City Council seat, and treasure answered questions during the forum. Mary Lewandowski| MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Details on Laura Dwyer Schlecte’s involveme...

Jackson School of the Arts passes on Masonic Temple, buys Vermeulen’s building instead Updated Dec 10, 2020; Posted Dec 10, 2020 Renovations have been continuing on the old Vermeulens building on Cortland Street in downtown Jackson as seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. J. Scott Park | MLive.comJ. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – The Jackson School of the Arts’ dream to move downtown is closer to coming true. Jackson City Council approved the sale of the former Vermeulen�...