Jackson News: Breaking News tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602 2012-11-29T12:30:00Z The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Jackson, Michigan. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Peek Through Time: Field's Department Store filled Jackson shoppers' needs, children's Christmas wishes for 122 years tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.9515893 2012-11-29T12:30:00Z 2017-12-06T21:05:03Z The store was a downtown Jackson anchor, drawing people in with its loyal, well-trained employees and wide variety of quality items. Leanne Smith | lsmith12@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lsmith/index.html The store was a downtown Jackson anchor, drawing people in with its loyal, well-trained employees and wide variety of quality items. 'Jeopardy!' champion Stephanie Jass will travel, pay loans, give to charity and maybe sing cabaret tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.9243963 2012-10-21T13:00:00Z 2017-12-05T21:24:58Z Those who followed Jass' remarkable run on 'Jeopardy!' the past two weeks got to see some of her vivacious personality for themselves, along with her winning smile and superior smarts. Leanne Smith | lsmith12@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lsmith/index.html Those who followed Jass' remarkable run on 'Jeopardy!' the past two weeks got to see some of her vivacious personality for themselves, along with her winning smile and superior smarts. Cell Block 7 Prison Museum gives visitors a glimpse of life behind bars tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.13300470 2014-06-28T22:23:00Z 2017-10-25T12:52:52Z Governor of Michigan John Bagley said in 1873, "If there is a dreary spot upon the face of the earth, it is inside the walls of the Jackson Prison." The quote is just an iota of the history visitors could experience at the Cell Block 7 Prison Museum during its grand opening Saturday, June 28. Merinda Valley http://connect.mlive.com/user/MerindaValley/index.html Governor of Michigan John Bagley said in 1873, "If there is a dreary spot upon the face of the earth, it is inside the walls of the Jackson Prison." The quote is just an iota of the history visitors could experience at the Cell Block 7 Prison Museum during its grand opening Saturday, June 28. Ghost hunters search for paranormal signs at Michigan's first state prison tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.8617166 2012-07-01T20:00:00Z 2017-09-22T21:54:38Z Ghost hunters spent about 45 minutes in five different areas of the prison waiting to pick up signs of activity. Participants asked the spirits of prisoners to break their silence. Brienne Prusak http://connect.mlive.com/user/bprusak/index.html Ghost hunters spent about 45 minutes in five different areas of the prison waiting to pick up signs of activity. Participants asked the spirits of prisoners to break their silence. Peek Through Time: Then and now, Jackson Citizen Patriot heralds new beginning with new building tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.9671772 2012-12-27T12:30:00Z 2017-08-24T12:32:26Z On Sunday, July 24, 1927, a voluminous Progress edition of the paper appeared on newsstands to herald the opening of the Jackson Citizen Patriot's new building at 214 S. Jackson St. Ken Wyatt | Jackson Citizen Patriot http://connect.mlive.com/user/kwyattjx/index.html On Sunday, July 24, 1927, a voluminous Progress edition of the paper appeared on newsstands to herald the opening of the Jackson Citizen Patriot's new building at 214 S. Jackson St. Police capture six-foot alligator roaming around Jackson County tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.7249338 2011-11-07T19:21:00Z 2017-08-07T17:14:21Z Police were dispatched to Pathway Community Church, 5225 Clinton Road, at approximately 11:35 a.m. Monday for a report of an alligator roaming the property. Aaron McMann http://connect.mlive.com/user/amcmann/index.html Police were dispatched to Pathway Community Church, 5225 Clinton Road, at approximately 11:35 a.m. Monday for a report of an alligator roaming the property. Jackson's 35th annual Hot Air Jubilee draws several thousand Saturday tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.10940307 2013-07-21T01:30:25Z 2017-07-15T20:28:10Z The Hot Air Jubilee, which kicked off Friday, July 19 and is scheduled to close with a final launch at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, did not disappoint attendees when 22 balloon ascended into the sky over Ella Sharp Park around 7 p.m., Saturday evening. Brienne Prusak http://connect.mlive.com/user/bprusak/index.html The Hot Air Jubilee, which kicked off Friday, July 19 and is scheduled to close with a final launch at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, did not disappoint attendees when 22 balloon ascended into the sky over Ella Sharp Park around 7 p.m., Saturday evening. Camia Gamet sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for killing boyfriend tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.12673618 2014-04-16T17:13:55Z 2017-01-04T16:45:39Z There was little suspense as Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain doled out Camia Gamet's penalty for first-degree murder, a conviction that, by law, requires such a sentence. Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dquisenb/index.html There was little suspense as Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain doled out Camia Gamet's penalty for first-degree murder, a conviction that, by law, requires such a sentence. Judge John McBain explodes at Camia Gamet sentencing: 'I hope you die in prison' tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.12675937 2014-04-16T20:13:00Z 2017-01-04T16:43:52Z "You were relentless. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed until he was dead," Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain said. Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dquisenb/index.html "You were relentless. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed until he was dead," Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain said. Judge who chewed out convicted murderer: 'Sometimes, I think a judge needs a little fire' tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.12683360 2014-04-17T18:35:00Z 2017-01-04T16:41:26Z "Sometimes, I think a judge needs a little fire in the right kind of cases," Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain said. Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dquisenb/index.html "Sometimes, I think a judge needs a little fire in the right kind of cases," Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain said. 3-year-old accidentally shot himself in parents' bedroom, lieutenant said; investigation still ongoing tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.10142343 2013-03-08T19:55:20Z 2016-11-30T13:56:30Z Michael was home with his mother and two sisters at the time, Krumm said. His father, Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Easter, was on his way to work. Those at home heard, but did not see the shot, he said, and family members went to the boy's aid. Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dquisenb/index.html Michael was home with his mother and two sisters at the time, Krumm said. His father, Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Easter, was on his way to work. Those at home heard, but did not see the shot, he said, and family members went to the boy's aid. State Police heading investigation into 3-year-old who accidentally shot and killed himself tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/jackson/index.ssf//4602.10111045 2013-03-04T01:00:00Z 2016-11-30T13:55:13Z Michigan State Police officials and Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety officers are handling the investigation. Will Forgrave | wforgrav@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/Will1237/index.html Michigan State Police officials and Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety officers are handling the investigation. Police on scene of shooting outside school tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.19359214 2016-09-26T19:51:13Z 2016-10-10T12:22:30Z Hit in the gunfire is a Wilson Academy student who was on the bus, according to Jackson Police Lt. Christopher Simpson. Leanne Smith | lsmith12@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lsmith/index.html Hit in the gunfire is a Wilson Academy student who was on the bus, according to Jackson Police Lt. Christopher Simpson. Fallen tree brings down power lines in Stockbridge tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.19239206 2016-09-07T23:21:00Z 2016-09-08T16:26:31Z A thunderstorm in Stockbridge caused a large tree to fall down on S. Clinton Road Wednesday, Sept. 7. The tree pulled power lines out of place, but nobody was injured, police said. Ryan Kryska | rkryska@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/rkryska1/index.html A thunderstorm in Stockbridge caused a large tree to fall down on S. Clinton Road Wednesday, Sept. 7. The tree pulled power lines out of place, but nobody was injured, police said. Police investigating man with gunshot wounds dropped off at hospital tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18868361 2016-06-28T14:34:20Z 2016-06-28T14:33:07Z Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Jackson Monday evening after the hospital reported a gunshot victim had been dropped off in the emergency room. Nathan Clark | nclark1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/nclark1/index.html Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Jackson Monday evening after the hospital reported a gunshot victim had been dropped off in the emergency room. MSP: Troopers arrest 2 Californians for possession of cocaine in Jonesville tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18670275 2016-05-27T21:48:40Z 2016-05-27T21:44:12Z The Michigan State Police Jackson Post provided the following activity log Friday morning, May 27. Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/braven1/index.html The Michigan State Police Jackson Post provided the following activity log Friday morning, May 27. Child, 2, remains in intensive care after being run over by truck tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18588926 2016-05-16T21:18:48Z 2016-05-17T18:22:23Z A 2-year-old remains in intensive care at the University of Michigan Hospital after being run over by a truck Friday evening, May 13. Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/braven1/index.html A 2-year-old remains in intensive care at the University of Michigan Hospital after being run over by a truck Friday evening, May 13. Flint woman, 20, killed in southern Michigan crash with semitrailer tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18593465 2016-05-17T16:18:40Z 2016-05-17T16:26:23Z The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office identified the 20-year-old victim as Shaquanta Alexis-Marie-Toya Diehl. Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/braven1/index.html The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office identified the 20-year-old victim as Shaquanta Alexis-Marie-Toya Diehl. MSP: Troopers investigating fatal crash after short vehicle pursuit tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18592880 2016-05-17T14:46:00Z 2016-05-17T14:43:07Z The Michigan State Police Jackson Post reported the following activity Tuesday morning, May 17. Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/braven1/index.html The Michigan State Police Jackson Post reported the following activity Tuesday morning, May 17. House a total loss after fire starts on front porch tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/news/jackson/index.ssf/4602.18588138 2016-05-16T20:28:26Z 2016-05-16T20:36:01Z A Jackson home is a total loss after a Monday afternoon, May 16 fire ripped through the structure at 1016 Second Court. Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/braven1/index.html A Jackson home is a total loss after a Monday afternoon, May 16 fire ripped through the structure at 1016 Second Court.