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Jackson Vikings prepare for 2021 Abbreviated Season.For the past couple weeks, the Jackson High School basketball team, ...
02/10/2021

Jackson Vikings prepare for 2021 Abbreviated Season.
For the past couple weeks, the Jackson High School basketball team, as well as others schools, have been limited to conditioning and drills. Monday, February 8 was the first day contact was allowed, giving the hungry for action, young inexperienced 2021 Vikings an opportunity to impress Coach Milton Barnes. "We are young with a lot of potential", said Coach Barnes. "We have speed and we have depth." See the next issue of The Blazer for the season outlook.

How awesome!
01/25/2021

How awesome!

A new gym floor for the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center is nearly complete! This was the last renovation that was yet to finished following the completion of a $1.9 million construction project at the center last year. Indoor recreation programs at the MLK Center planned for this year will be determined by COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Hey Jackson! Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you having cravings? R.J.’s Heavenly Delights has you covered! They are open...
01/24/2021

Hey Jackson! Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you having cravings? R.J.’s Heavenly Delights has you covered! They are open, so make sure to check them out for all of your sweets needs!!! R.J.'s Heavenly Delights is located at 1194 N West Ave.

Pictured below is their “Strawberry cheesecake”

The Blazer is saddened to learn Benny Poole has passed away today.A Jackson Legend has Transitioned: The Great Benny Poo...
12/05/2020

The Blazer is saddened to learn Benny Poole has passed away today.

A Jackson Legend has Transitioned: The Great Benny Poole
1929-2020.

Benny Poole, a great saxophonist whose career as a musician began in the 1940's.

"Jackson has lost a historical figure and a trailblazer unparalleled. He bridged the gap between the white and black community like no one has done before or after. He would connect with the Mayor, Pat Patrick , Les Stanford, Roger Penske and children at the King Center all in the same day, all with the same level of attention. There will never be another Benny Poole, we must keep his memory alive." -(Pastor Lee Hampton, as well as Vice President of Jackson College)

Benny Poole will be missed through and through by the Jackson Community.

In the next Blazer We would like to include your family members or Friend that served in the armed forces. Please send ...
11/11/2020

In the next Blazer We would like to include your family members or Friend that served in the armed forces. Please send a photo and name and branch of the military they served in to: [email protected] .
Thank you to those who have already sent pictures

Black Lives Matter Street Painting on High between Milwaukee and Francis. Photos By Alex Curling Sr.
06/15/2020

Black Lives Matter Street Painting on High between Milwaukee and Francis.
Photos By Alex Curling Sr.

06/01/2020

Peaceful Protesting at the corner of High street and Martin Luther King Jr. street. (Francis)

06/01/2020
Jackson Michigan Peaceful Protest

Peaceful Protesting in Support of George Floyd, Black LIves Matter, and protesting against racial injustice in America.
https://youtu.be/s5j9aGnYmPk

Community of Jackson Michigan coming together in support of George Floyd Black ,Lives Matter movement, and to protest against the racial injustice in America...

05/08/2020

What's your thoughts?
In reference to the stimulus check. An unnamed person told me that the Friend of the Court applied their entire stimulus check( $1200) to the balance of their child support. They were already paying monthly and were up to date on their payments. I thought this was unfair. What's your thoughts?

04/01/2020

We are committed to our loyal readership, especially during these times of uncertainty. Through the month of June, we will mail you a copy of each edition of The Jackson Blazer free of charge. Please send your name and mailing address, tell your friends and family members to do the same. you can also email your name and address to;[email protected]
We only ask that you stay safe, use common sense and follow the rules of sterilization and practice social distancing. We will get through this.

03/17/2020
R.J.'s Heavenly Delights

R.J.'s Heavenly Delights

“Hello Sugar Friends”

Below is a video with an update from RJ’s. We’ll miss our “sugar friends “ during this difficult time💕💕

As you may be aware, small businesses are taking a big hit right now due to the global pandemic. During this tough time small businesses nationwide will struggle greatly, and we will lean on one another for support.

Starting this week we will be extending our services to our customers through curb side pickup.

We will be following the news closely over the next series of weeks, but in the meantime we’ll follow the governors recommendations as we close our “Happy Place” until further notice.

Please be safe! We’re wishing you all good health.

((Sugar Hugs))💕💕

RJs

P.S.~.We would like to hear from you with suggestions! Tell us how we can service you best during this time.💕💕💕

#pleaselikeandshare

03/16/2020
Suburban Lanes

Suburban Lanes

Suburban Lanes will happily serve you lunch today until 3:00 pm - closing at 3:00 today to follow the ban put forth today.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 16th, we will be open from 11:00 - 7:00 for carryout only. We will have our entire menu available for you as well.

Our bowling facilities as well as our bar will be closed until further notice.

As a small business who is locally family owned and operated we strongly urge you to consider us when you are grabbing lunch or dinner on your route home.

Our gift card sales will still be available as well so you can have a free meal on a rainy fall day! This couldn't have come at a worst time as we were so excited to go into this summer being as busy as we have been but we completely understand the situation at hand and know this is best for all parties involved.

We know our customers will come through and support us through this time. We are excited we have the chance to remain open with confidence and still give you the hot homemade food you have grown to love.

If you do happen to order food from us this week please know that we are so thankful and generous for your order.

Without the communities around us we would never be able to see the positive of this situation but because of YOU we can!

We look forward to seeing you share this post and support our family business. With any questions please do not hesitate to call or message us.

With Gratitude,
Ron and Cindy Daniels, family, and employees.

02/27/2020

INTERVIEW ON THE SPOT!!!!!

Clemens Food Group is growing! We have added 400+ NEW positions with a brand NEW Flexible Schedule option.

$ 2.00 a day Transportation Options From Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Marshall, Jackson and Albion.

DIRECT HIRE – FULL BENEFITS – GET PAID WEEKLY!

Flex schedule is 40+ hours a week with more days to spend with your family. You still get paid 40+ hours each weekly pay.

WALK IN INTERVIEWS MON – FRI 8AM – 3PM

Clemens Food Group Main Plant 572 Newton Road Coldwater, MI 49036

You may also call and schedule an interview at 517-278-2500 Press Option 2

UPCOMING JOB FAIRS

Monday March 9, 2020- City of Zion Church- 1275 Wayne Street, Jackson. MI 49002 9am-5pm

Tuesday March 10, 2020- Holiday Inn Jackson NW- 2696 Bob McClain Drive Jackson, MI 49202 9am-5pm

Wednesday March 11, 2020- Jackson King Rec Center- 1107 Adrian Street Jackson, MI 49201 9am-6pm

Thursday March 12, 2020 Michigan Works! Southeast- 209 E. Washington Street Jackson, MI 49201 8am-8pm

How awesome!
02/16/2020

How awesome!

Learn about where The Jackson Blazer got its start and how this local newspaper has given a voice to the black community. We're celebrating Black History Month by posting about locations important to the African American experience in Jackson throughout February!

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Peaceful Protesting at the corner of High street and Martin Luther King Jr. street. (Francis)

What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to YOU?
What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to YOU?

Kyla Johnson tells us what Martin Luther King Jr. Day means to her.

Mouth Watering... 😋

The Juwan Howard era as Michigan basketball Head Coach officially began with a 79-71 victory over Appalachian State at Crisler Center Tuesday night. 3/5 of the Fab Five were in the house including Howard, Jimmy King and Jalen Rose, to support their teammate's Michigan college coaching debut. The Blazer had an opportunity to speak with Rose.

Michigan wins the tip!

Jaelynn talks about breaking her mother's 300 meter high hurdl...
Jaelynn talks about breaking her mother's 300 meter high hurdl...

Jaelynn talks about her heritage of faith
Jaelynn talks about her heritage of faith

Pursuing A Dream
Pursuing A Dream

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Why was Kim Curtis fired from the Jackson School of the Arts, after so many years of successfully providing school for the underprivileged. Their response was to go in a "more progressive direction." But since they couldn't explain what that meant to the Hurst foundation, the foundation asked for it's $150 thousand dollar donation back. They gave the money back and fired Ms Curtis. No one on the board it talking.
We have funding available to purchase advertising regarding the upcoming Census. Please contact me so I can get pricing on a multi month campaign. Thank you! 517-796-4750
Thanks for the support at Gus Macker #jacksonmi, The Jackson Blazer! It was a great weekend in Downtown Jackson.
Please please help, we need the contact info of Steve Anderson of Shoreline Improvements based in Jackson. After installing construction sand (Cancerous properties & choking hazards) for our children’s play beach and dangerous patio (on 2 inches of foundation, which flooded after a week) he isn’t responding to our emails/calls (517) 796-0645/301 Brown Street. After he lied about his work but eventually admitted fault, he still owes us thousands of dollars while posting/bragging pictures of himself gambling and getting tattooes on Facebook. We had to scale down our Christmas with our kids due to his work and don’t know what to do. Please help. Bossley Family
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