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Jackson, Michigan is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Jackson, MI include 49201, 49203, and 49204. The median home price in Jackson is $49,900. More Jackson information.

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12 min ago | MLive.com

In Service: Jackson-area military announcements include Navy Petty Officer aboard USS Harry S. Truman

Navy Seaman Zachary A. Pinkard recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

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2 hrs ago | MLive.com

Jackson Housing Commission director released after HUD threatens to cut funding to commission

Aulanda Banks works outside her Chalet Terrace apartment as daughter Aarica Spivey, 5, plays.

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3 hrs ago | MLive.com

Jackson High School open house features staff and programs; Albion families invited to attend

Anyone interested in learning more about the programs and services offered at Jackson High School can do so at an open house on Thursday, June 20. The event is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 522 Wildwood Ave. Staff members will meet attendees at the west entrance of the building.

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5 hrs ago | MLive.com

Man accusing of shooting girl in chest sentenced to year in jail for separate, earlier assault

A 20-year-old accused of shooting a 13-year-old bystander in the chest was sentenced Wednesday, June 19, to a year in jail for an earlier, separate assault charge.

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5 hrs ago | MLive.com

Jackson Councilman publishing nonprofit donations online as part of 2011 campaign pledge

Of the $8,082 Dobies has made so far as part of his City Council stipend, more than $6,000 has been donated to Jackson nonprofits.

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7 hrs ago | WLNS-TV Lansing

Firefighters Tackle Oil Well Fire

One person is injured and another is in custody after an assault Monday. Officials were called to the 1300 block of Knollwood around 5:30a.m., but the incident has continued into Lansing police say a woman in her early 20s was assaulted at a home in the 1300 block of Knollwood on Monday.

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14 hrs ago | MLive.com

Mark Schauer is back, but he must find more than anger to be a winner

Jackson's former representative in the state Senate and Congress has re-emerged as the Democratic Party's hand-picked and anointed candidate for governor.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

MLive.com

Police say 40-year-old man taken to the hospital after being stabbed

A 40-year-old man was taken to Allegiance Health Tuesday evening, June 18 after being stabbed in the torso, Jackson police said.

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MLive.com

Jackson Fire Department has determined sparks from cutting torch...

Jackson fire Deputy Chief David Wooden determined sparks fell into a debris pile and the debris caught fire while workers were cutting metal, according to a statement from the fire department.

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MLive.com

Accident on Michigan Avenue sends a 17-year-old to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

A 17-year-old vehicle passenger was injured Monday night when the vehicle driver made an abrupt turn, causing an oncoming vehicle to crash into it, a police official said.

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MLive.com

Jackson City Councilman Derek Dobies schedules neighborhood meeting...

Jackson City Councilman Derek Dobies, 6th Ward, scheduled a neighborhood meeting next week to discuss city officials' vote to partner with the University of Michigan.

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MLive.com

Jackson County Sheriff's Office: Deputies respond to breaking and...

Jackson County Sheriff's Office reports for Monday, June 17 to early Tuesday, June 18 deputies responded to 46 calls for service, conducted 25 traffic stops and 6 arrests.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WKHM-AM Jackson

Flexible Staffing Has Jobs To Fill Right Now

Flexible Staffing on Wildwood in Jackson is looking for dozens of employees for a company in the Tecumseh area.

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MLive.com

Five things to know about the news in Jackson on Monday, June 17

On the Jackson Citizen Patriot's Facebook page , readers are talking about an explosion last week at a Leoni Township oil well site that leaves one man in critical condition .

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MLive.com

Free summer lunches available to children now through Jackson Public Schools nutrition program

In fact, all children age 18 and younger can find free hot or cold lunches and breakfast all summer long through the Jackson Public Schools summer nutrition program.

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MLive.com

Daybook: Recent births in the Jackson County area

ACKLEY , Jessica F. and Robbie J., of Hanover, a son, Robbie Jay Jr., born June 9, 5 pounds, 15 ounces at Allegiance Health.

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MLive.com

Jackson City officials to spend more than $250,000 on sewer rehab work this summer

Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin said the work would not include tearing up roadways in the city, and City Engineer Jon Dowling echoed the mayor's remarks.

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State of Michigan

A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Marvin W. Johnson, #138946

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 to consider the possible parole of Marvin W. Johnson, #138946.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

MLive.com

Name change to Jackson Community College from Jackson Junior College did not cause public furor

As opposed to the recent change from Jackson Community College to Jackson College, the institutions name change from Jackson Junior College to JCC in 1965 brought little hoopla.

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MLive.com

Former East Jackson music teacher Lisa Furman named Olivet College's director of education

Lisa Furman of Rives Junction will assume her duties on July 1. In the role, she will be responsible for developing and leading a teacher preparation program that aims to help its graduates become successful teachers.

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