The Jackson Post

02/11/2025

HOPE FOR THE HOME: Becky and Dr. Jerry Drace have warnings and tips for marriages that may be dealing with financial stress.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/hope-for-the-home-financial-crises-can-handicap-a-marriage,105167?

Follow-up: Last week’s column created responses which indicate the subject of finances to be one of the most challenging sources of conflict in marriage. So, to that area we share the following …

02/11/2025

FAITH: Adam Johnson says it was never in God's plan for people to suffer.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/faith-god-wishes-suffering-on-no-people,105398?

As our nation finds itself in yet another federal government shutdown, our faith communities must amplify a simple yet profound truth: God wishes suffering on no people. Scripture tells us that the …

02/11/2025

DOOLEY NOTED: Why does God allow suffering in life? Adam Dooley tackles that question this week.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/dooley-noted-the-hardest-question-to-answer,105397?

Unexpected loss.  Unpaid expenses.  Unhealthy test results.  Unclear expectations.  Unrealistic goals.  Unmet needs. Trials can take various …

02/11/2025

OPINION: Publisher Daniel Richardson says the church should've been helping the poor and hungry instead of the government.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/opinion-when-the-church-forgets-its-job,105396?

With November approaching, there’s growing concern that the federal government’s shutdown could interrupt SNAP benefits — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly …

02/11/2025

OPINION: Editor Brandon Shields has bad news for those hopeful for the design plans for the Jackson-Madison County Public Library's renovations.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/opinion-library-renovations-wont-happen-for-years,105166?

I don’t know who the first person was to post something this week on social media about the library renovations and the renderings of what those renovations and expansions could look like. …

02/11/2025

Two Jackson Police officers are set to be married next year, but their relationship is an interesting one as they had a connection to each other more than a decade before they knew each other.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/jpd-couple-were-connected-before-they-knew-each-other,106168?

01/11/2025

TCA football got a solid win on Friday to move into the runner-up spot in their region.

The ground was soggy, and the air was chilly. Not freezing cold, but the kind of chill just enough to see your breath and to know the weather is transitioning toward winter. With that …

01/11/2025

USJ played one of its best defensive games of the season so far to finish the regular season, get a big rivalry win and claim the region championship.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/usj-claims-region-championship-with-strong-defense,106010?

The University School of Jackson Bruins capped off their 2025 regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating cross-town rival Jackson Christian 27-0 to capture the region …

31/10/2025

JCM scored four times in the second half to pull away to a big win Thursday night, but it wasn't as easy as the final score might indicate.

HALLS - Jackson Central-Merry’s football team has been in this situation before and already knew how to handle it before dealing with adversity again on Thursday night. After having dealt …

31/10/2025

JCM leads Halls 13-0 early in third quarter. They just scored on this play.

30/10/2025

Here's a roundup of news, notes and announcements around town in the local briefs.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/local-briefs-oct-30,105165?

Violent felon convicted in 2022 attempted murder case On February 21, 2022, Jackson Police Department officers responded to the Jackson General North emergency room after a gunshot victim drove …

30/10/2025

Crimestoppers' Mike Johnson received a national honor this past weekend.

https://jacksonpost.news/stories/local-crimestoppers-director-honored-at-national-convention,105164?