By Rachel Ryder Buchanan The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee is one of Jackson’s biggest annual events. If you’ve never been to the Hot Air Jubilee, you should know it’s more than just hot air.

JACKSON, MI - Officials with the Jackson Downtown Development Authority are very excited about the turnout at events downtown this summer now that attendance records are being set - most recently with the June 24 Cruise In car show. Officials registered

Jackson knows how to celebrate with a spectacular bang especially on the 4th of July! Whether it’s from the top of the Cascade Falls in Jackson or in a neighboring community, the rockets’ red glare of

We've seen so many great photos of Jackson lately, from portraits to landscapes, nature, birding, architectural shots and even family photos. A popular spot we see a lot is the old prison wall. Believe it or not the castle

By David Blixt Every year the Michigan Shakespeare Festival tours productions of Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth to high schools all over the state. After every performance, the actors do a question and answer session with the students, most of

By Melanie Hillard Founded in 1829, Jackson, Michigan, is undergoing a transformation with its rich history of innovation and creativity at its heart. Enter the Consumer’s Energy Innovation Center centrally located on Michigan Avenue in downtown Jackson in the

By Del Belcher The best part about Jackson is that your ability to have fun and get involved is limited only by your willingness to explore. Who doesn’t love having fun and exploring? One helpful way I started

If you haven’t heard, there’s a lot happening downtown these days. Downtown Jackson has had no shortage of changes, plans and initiatives throughout the years. But today’s plans, even with my limited experience, seem

Memorial Day, the unoffical start of summer, is almost here! That means it's time to get together with family and friends and celebrate in Jackson, Michigan.  Fireworks Saturday, May 28 | Start of Summer Memorial Day Fireworks at The Cascades

Labor Day, the unoffical end of summer, is almost here! That means it's time to get together with family and friends and celebrate in Jackson, Michigan.  Fireworks Saturday, September 3 | End of Summer Labor Day Fireworks at The Cascades