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The City of Jackson is warning residents in the area that this could result in a loss of water, rusty water and/or low water pressure.

Several restaurants in the Jackson area will be open for diners on New Year's Day, 2026. Options include local favorites like Char and Elvie's, as well as national chains such as Chili's and IHOP. Some establishments, like Denny's and Waffle House, will maintain their regular 24-hour service.

The 16-time CMA Award winner and his lovely wife of over 40 years are already grandparents to two grandsons, Jackson Alvie Bradshaw and Wesley Alan Smith, meaning they will now be outnumbered by their grandkids, with five of them in total.

Two people are believed to have been killed in a house fire in Jackson.The Jackson Fire Department was called to a home on Regina Street just after 10:30 a.m. Monday.Firefighters said about 80% of the home was enveloped in flame.

A 2-year-old girl was killed in a vehicle accident Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the 3700 block of Bailey Avenue, according to the Jackson Police Department.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI — There were far fewer homicides in 2025 Jackson County than there have been in the last three years.

Council members outline what they want to tackle in 2026, from crime and blight to basic services and long-delayed fixes across Jackson.