Jackson, KY

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Jackson Fire Rescue crews recently participated in a training exercise focused on operating a single-engine gated-wye system using a 2½-inch supply line. During the drill, firefighters practiced using a gated wye to divide the main supply line into two independently controlled discharge lines. The equipment allows crews to direct water to multiple hose lines from a...

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Three businesses and a Jackson High School student will be recognized during the Better Business Bureau Cape Girardeau’s Torch Awards for Ethics luncheon Sept. 24. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Monarch 55. Bug Zero, Graham Auto Service and the room. Hair Design Studio will receive Torch Awards for Ethics. Emma J. Pylate of...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The annual Highway 61 Yard Sale is underway across southeast Missouri. The event runs Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 3-5, with yard sales planned along the highway from Jackson to Festus. Shoppers are encouraged to watch for sales throughout the route and use caution as traffic increases near participating locations. Categories: News Tags: Festus, Highway 61, Jackson,...

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the month of September. According to the department, the checkpoints will take place through Sept. 30 within city limits. Authorities say checkpoint locations may include but are not limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. Police say...

The Jackson County Food Pantry has opened a new facility to meet a growing demand for food assistance.

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The Ground-A-Bout announced that all its locations are closing immediately, ending nearly 10 years in business. In a social media post, the owner said employees were informed Sunday evening that the business initially planned to close Sept. 12. However, unspecified circumstances forced the locations to close earlier than planned. The business would have marked its 10th...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson High School Baseball Club has raised and donated $20,000 to the school’s baseball program to purchase new training technology. According to the Jackson R-2 School District, the money will be used to purchase a TrackMan system, a technology that provides coaches and players with data and feedback to help with hitting instruction. The district...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Tuesday to celebrate Jackson R-2 School District’s new turf field has been postponed because of a heat advisory. The Jackson Missouri Area Chamber of Commerce announced the postponement Monday. A new date and time for the ribbon-cutting will be announced at a later date. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Jackson Missouri Area...

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