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JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the completion of the city’s new gateway sign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the intersection of East Main Street and Old Orchard Road, where the new “Welcome to Jackson” sign has been...

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — The three Republican candidates seeking to become Cape Girardeau County’s next presiding commissioner shared their qualifications and priorities during a town hall hosted by the Jackson Chambers Monday night, ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election. Current Second District Commissioner Charlie Herbst, J.W. Strack and Joe Hobbs are competing to replace current Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy,...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the completion of the city’s new gateway sign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on East Main Street. The “Welcome to Jackson” sign is part of the city’s Welcome and Wayfinding Signage Program, which was funded through the Missouri Division of Tourism’s Marketing Platform Development...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Construction continues on the new Immaculate Conception Church, with crews reaching a major milestone by installing the church’s steeple. Church officials also shared new photos showing progress inside the building as work continues on the new worship space. While many community members are eager to see the progress firsthand, church leaders reminded the public that the...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a town hall featuring candidates for Cape Girardeau County presiding commissioner on Monday, June 29. The event will be held at the Jackson Civic Center and will give community members an opportunity to hear candidates discuss their vision for the future of Cape Girardeau County and its communities....

Flood Warning: Jackson, MO; Lafayette, MO; Ray, MO until Jun 21 at 2:58 PM The post Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:51AM CDT until June 24 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Eastbound Jackson Boulevard is temporarily closed at South Old Orchard Road following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, according to Jackson Fire Rescue. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 1:10 p.m. Officials said eastbound traffic is being diverted while first responders work the crash scene. The roadway is expected to reopen within approximately 30 minutes. Motorists...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a proposed recreational trail project that would add approximately 1.2 miles of ADA-accessible pedestrian pathways along Hubble Creek. The Hubble Creek Recreational Trail Project Phase 3A is funded in part through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program and is intended to improve connectivity and recreational opportunities...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Jackson High School seniors are adding their personal touch to campus this week by painting their parking spaces ahead of the new school year. The annual tradition allows students to showcase their creativity through custom designs and artwork on designated parking spots. School officials said they are excited to see the finished projects and highlighted the...

Flood Warning: Jackson, MO; Lafayette, MO; Ray, MO until Jun 10 at 2:58 PM The post Flood Warning issued June 10 at 9:51AM CDT until June 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.