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The city is working to revitalize uptown by attracting new businesses, while also providing existing businesses with more exposure.

Cruisin’ Uptown Jackson will feature cars, live music and a farmer’s market.

<b>The Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization</b> will host its “<b>Annual February</b>” art exhibition on February 25.<b> </b>This year’s theme is “<b>DRAW!</b>”<br/><br/>DRAW! will feature an exhibit of drawings and live artist demonstrations, as well as the first “showdown” in Uptown Jackson’s history. At “high noon” on High Street, two artists will face off to claim the title of February Annual’s “Fastest Draw!” Food trucks will also feature specialty western-themed items.<br/><br/><b&g...

Uptown Jackson will be the place to celebrate Autumn and the harvest season at the ninth annual <b>Oktoberfest</b>.<br/><br/>Enjoy live music throughout the event along with food, vendors and seasonal craft beers. Friday night kickoff will feature <b><i>The Fault Line Band</i></b>, a crowd favorite. Saturday, you can check out the authentic German Band <b><i>Die Fluss Katzen</i></b>, followed by Jackson's own <b><i>Doug Rees</i></b>, and Saturday's headliner, <b><i>Old Cape Roa...

Winter weather impacts small businesses Winter weather impacts small businesses By Mike Mohundro | February 13, 2021 at 4:30 PM CST - Updated February 13 at 10:14 PM CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The winter weather has negatively impacted small businesses in the Heartland. Several businesses in Uptown Jackson who are still dealing with winter weather that has impacted walk-in foot traffic. The area was hit with a winter storm that brought ice with it, some of which is still hanging onto sidewalks and secondary roads with another winter storm on the way. “We have been impacted and so tha...