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🌱 How did Jackson softball suddenly catch fire this season?

Jackson, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Jackson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Jackson softball suddenly catch fire this season?
  • Will your Jackson nonprofit claim a tree in this year’s contest?
  • What will Jackson’s Board of Aldermen decide about roads and redevelopment?

Also on today's calendar: Jackson Backyard BBQ and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jackson softball goes on eight-game winning streak — The Cash-Book Journal (thecash-book.com) — Jackson softball fans have plenty to cheer about as the Indians have turned their season around with an eight-game winning streak and a ribbon-cutting for their new turf field. Strong pitching and hot bats fueled big wins over Poplar Bluff and Notre Dame, and the team now sits just above .500 heading into a key road test against SEMO Conference champion Chaffee.
   

2. Registration Now Open for the Annual Festival of Trees (ledger.news) — Jackson’s Economic Development Committee is inviting local nonprofits to sign up now for the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, a Christmas tree decorating contest downtown at 204 North Main Street. With 22 trees on display during the Christmas Delights Open House, groups can showcase their mission while residents stroll the historic Krabbenhoft building and vote for their favorites before the tight October 6 registration deadline.
   

3. Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 10/5/26 (semissourian.com) — Jackson residents can see what’s on Monday’s Board of Aldermen agenda, including a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, a call for the April 2027 city election, and several major infrastructure and engineering items. Funding agreements, lighting on East Jackson Boulevard, and a sizeable change order for the 2026 asphalt program could all shape local streets, utilities, and redevelopment plans.
   

4. Births 10-3-26 (semissourian.com) — Several local families, including a couple from Jackson, are welcoming new babies born at Saint Francis Medical Center this September. The listing shares names, birth times, weights, siblings, and parents’ hometowns and workplaces, highlighting ties to Jackson, Cape Girardeau, Marble Hill, and nearby communities. It’s a snapshot of growing families across the region.
   

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  • Rhodes Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Part Time Team Member 155 in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (01520) - 2370 E Main St Jackson MO in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.