🌱 Can Oakville slow down Jackson volleyball’s red‑hot 21–3 run?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Oakville slow down Jackson volleyball's red‑hot 21–3 run?
• Jackson friends join Perry County in mourning William "Burt" Clifton Jr.

Also on today's calendar: Scott City at Saxony Lutheran and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Jackson Takes Down Ranked Saxony Lutheran (maxpreps.com) — Jackson's volleyball team continued its dominant season with a 3–0 sweep of ranked Saxony Lutheran, improving to an impressive 21–3 record. After a tight second set, the Fighting Indians closed strong and now turn their focus homeward, hosting Oakville at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jackson, where local fans can pack the gym and cheer them on.
   

• William 'Burt' Clifton Jr – Sun Times News Online (suntimesnews.com) — Family and friends in Jackson are among those mourning William "Burt" Clifton Jr., a longtime Crosstown resident and Corps of Engineers retiree who died Sunday at age 96. Services and visitation will be held Thursday and Friday at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with burial in Crosstown and memorials suggested to a St. Louis children's clinic.
   

📸 Around Jackson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Sunset Train Ride 5 PM - Iron Mountain James Gang Robbery →
  Iron Mountain Railway, 252 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Homecoming Dance
  JHS Events Center
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting →
  Jackson, MO Calendar, 101 Court St, Jackson
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Jackson Band Fest Parade
  Uptown Jackson
  4:00 pm
• South Fall Bingo Night
  South Elem. Jackson, MO 63755
  5:30 pm
• Jackson Band Fest Field Show (Make-up Day 10/13)
  JHS Football Stadium
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Scott City at Saxony Lutheran →
  Jackson MO
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Jackson Backyard BBQ →
  Jackson Bandshell, 850 Symphony Lane, Jackson
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Preschool Storytime →
  Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau
  11:00 am
• Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) →
  Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau
  11:00 am
• Beginner American Sign Language (ages 9-11) →
  Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau
  4:00 pm
• Beginner American Sign Language →
  Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Jackson. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (01520) - 2370 E Main St Jackson MO in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cape Girardeau

• Saint Francis to host Feast of St. Francis Mass, present annual awards - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Cape Girardeau County officials urge residents to check for home fire hazards - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Mercy Expands Ear, Nose and Throat Care in Southeast Missouri (suntimesnews.com)

Scott City

• Riverside Regional Library October events (suntimesnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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