The Cash-Book Journal Newspaper

09/11/2024

09/06/2024

Saxony Lutheran cross country senior Myra Roth finally came away with a Class 2 All-State medal in what was her third trip to the state meet last season!

Roth, who also plays for the Crusaders softball team in the fall and aspires to run collegiately, has come this far due to the mental toughness she possesses.

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For the first time in her high school career last fall, Saxony Lutheran cross country senior Myra Roth finally became a Class 2 All-State medalist for the first time. This was quite the feat for Roth as it was actually her third-straight trip to state. Prior to last year’s state meet where she too...

09/05/2024

Last fall, Oak Ridge senior Reagan Howe helped the Bluejays volleyball team reach the district championship finals for the first time in over a decade!

The Mineral Area College volleyball commit, who also earned Class 1 All-State honors in 2023, believes this year's team can hoist the trophy plaque.

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Last fall, the Oak Ridge volleyball team led by Class 1 All-State selection senior middle blocker Reagan Howe made its first district championship match in over a decade. While the Bluejays ultimately fell in that title game, Howe, who will play college volleyball next fall at Mineral Area College,....

09/03/2024

08/30/2024

The Jackson football team kicks off a new season tonight after recording 10 wins and winning its fifth district championship in six seasons last fall!

Indians second-year head coach Ryan Nesbitt said this year’s offense might be the most talented one he’s ever had. He’s also excited about all the talent on defense and seeing it pull together.

Read more about the team, below:

Under then first-year head coach Ryan Nesbitt, the Jackson football team certainly didn’t disappoint last fall after recording a 10-win season and bringing home a district championship. Entering year two under Coach Nesbitt, the Indians are likely to continue that level of success with the brother...

08/29/2024

The Jackson softball team had one of its best seasons in school history last fall with a program-record 33 wins and its first district championship in 20-plus years!

Heading into 2024, the Indians have plenty to be excited about as they return three all-state selections and other standouts from last season.

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The 2023 season was one for the ages for the Jackson softball team as it not only won a district championship for the first time in 24 years but also recorded a single-season record 33 wins. These Indians also finished one win shy of reaching the Class 5 Final Four, but they unfortunately came up [....

08/28/2024

One season ago, the Jackson girls golf team brought home its second state plaque in the last three years!

Despite graduating two Division-I golfers, the Indians return a generational talent in junior Julia Schlitt and many more.

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Even though the Jackson girls golf team hasn’t been around for more than a decade, the Indians have had their fair share of success, bringing home three state trophy plaques since 2019. Jackson recently did so last season after placing fourth overall in Class 4 as the team had two golfers place in...

08/28/2024

Schedules, scores, news, rosters, stats for the Cardinal Ritter Lions

08/27/2024

Coming off a district championship season, Notre Dame softball's star pitcher Taylor Kutz is now entering her senior year.

Kutz will continue to make a name for herself as she's been following in the footsteps of her older sister and former Bulldog Hailey Kutz, who just ended her college career at Fontbonne.

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Ever since the 2017 season, the Notre Dame softball program has had a Kutz at its disposal on the pitching staff. This fall will be the final time, though, as the Bulldogs ace pitcher Taylor Kutz enters her senior year. In the same season she took over as Notre Dame’s top arm last fall, Kutz […]

08/23/2024

In recent memory, the Jackson football team has only had a few wide receivers be named to the prestigious all-state team to cap off their season.

Indians senior Kai Crowe was the latest in 2023, where he not only led Jackson in receiving but helped the program achieve postseason glory once again. He's primed to keep doing the same and more in his final season this fall.

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In recent memory, only a handful of wide receivers from Jackson’s football program have been named as one of the best in their class by being selected all-state. This includes former Indians like Jordan Kent, Kannen Turley and most recently, current Jackson star receiver senior Kai Crowe last fall...

08/23/2024

08/22/2024

Save the date! If you or your child needs more information, attend this informative community event on September 7.

08/19/2024

08/19/2024

Sports editor Nick McNeal presented Notre Dame’s Lauren Eftink and Oak Ridge’s Ty Wilson with their respective award plaques for being the 2024 CBJ female and male athletes of the year.

Congratulations again to both!

08/17/2024

Save the date! On Monday, August 19, email us your first day of school photos and we will post them! Send your photos to [email protected]

We will update the post throughout the day!

08/17/2024

Coming soon! It’s this Wednesday from 10-6, Lovelies! ❤️Who’s coming ? We can’t wait to see you!

08/16/2024

Following her final season of high school softball at Oak Ridge, 2024 graduate Anna Davis officially signed with State Fair Community College to continue her playing career!

As a junior, Davis helped the Bluejays finish with an above .500 record for the first time in over a decade. She recorded a .365 batting average with 19 hits, 16 runs scored and nine stolen bases.

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Growing up, it had always been a dream for Oak Ridge 2024 graduate Anna Davis to play college softball since she’s played the sport ever since she could run. Davis never thought that she could, though, until she got in contact with a recruiter out of Nashville, which led her to eventually sign wit...

08/15/2024

Join us at Wish on Wednesday, Aug. 21!

We are soooooo excited & looking forward to this event-one week from tomorrow! Wednesday August 21st…

08/14/2024

The phone and internet at our office is currently down. If you need to get ahold of us today, please visit our office at 210 W. Main Street in Jackson. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update when our phones are back up.

Update: Our phones and internet are back online. Thank you all for your patience!

08/13/2024

Ross Furniture announced today it will be closing its Jackson store to focus on its Furniture Finds location in Cape Girardeau. The store, which has been open in Jackson for 45 years, will begin its closing sale on Thursday and is set to close in the next 60-90 days.

Read more at thecash-book.com or in this week's edition of The Cash-Book Journal.

Ross Furniture and Bedding announced it will close after 45 years in Jackson, with a closing sale beginning on Thursday, Aug. 15. General Manager Adam Ross said the closure will allow him to focus on their other store, Furniture Finds in Cape Girardeau. “There were a couple of weekends where Ross ...

08/11/2024

The rumors are true…

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our new ownership of a long time Jackson staple, Lloyd’s of Jackson! So much more info to come but here’s the details for now:

👉🏼 Tentative reopening planned for mid September; we’d love to move faster, just waiting on liquor licensing to come through.
👉🏼 We are hiring bartenders! Please stop by TJ’s or The Bayou to apply.
👉🏼 Please like and share our new page. We will post all new info there as it comes.

Thank you for your continued support! We cannot wait to start this new adventure with you! ❤️🖤

*We are not closing or moving restaurants. This is in addition to TJ’s and The Bayou. The new Lloyd’s will be the same concept as the old Lloyd’s you know and love, just with new owners and some updates. ☺️

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08/09/2024

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: As of 10:35 a.m., August 13, all power has been restored to the affected homes in the Trail Ridge, Eastridge Place, and Kimbelwoods area.

HEADS UP: Due to necessary electric system work, a planned power outage is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, for the neighborhoods of Trail Ridge, Eastridge, Kimble Woods, and homes in the 2400-2700 blocks of Old Cape Road. Electric crews will be performing work to replace defective power equipment.

Those affected include the following subdivisions:

1. All of the homes in Trail Ridge Subdivision., including customers on Whitney Jean Dr., Drew Ave., Shannon Ct., Leigh Ann Ct., Smith Tr., Trail Ridge Rd., and Old Cape Rd.

2. All of the homes in Eastridge Place Subdivision, including customers on Union Station Rd. and Sierra Ct.

3. A portion of the Kimble Woods Subdivision, including homes addressed as 808, 830, 920, 986, 947, and 948 Kimbelwoods Dr.

4. Seven homes along Old Cape Road addressed as 2505, 2525, 2535, 2625, 2635, 2655, and 2675 Old Cape Rd.

All motorists are asked to always use extreme caution when traveling in and near the work zone and to obey all warning signs.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 243-2300.

08/07/2024

We are pleased to welcome Susan Layton Tomlin to the Saint Francis Healthcare System Board.

Tomlin brings a wealth of experience from her work at Layton & Southard, LLC and her dedication to our community.

“The local governance and focus on advancing the Mission of Saint Francis Healthcare System propels us into the future. We look forward to Susan’s input and guidance.” said Justin Davison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Francis.

Read more: https://bit.ly/46B1NT0

08/07/2024

Read about yesterday's local and statewide primary election results from The Cash-Book Journal. A total of 16,305 ballots were cast, representing 29.57% of registered voters in Cape Girardeau County.

Voters went to the polls Aug. 6 to decide who will be their party’s candidates in the general election in November. In some cases, candidates may be unopposed in November and their election on Aug. 6 ensures their election to office. The following are unofficial results. Cape Girardeau County has ...

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

Jackson will have a new City Administrator in September! The Mayor and Board of Aldermen enthusiastically confirmed the appointment of Matthew Winters as City Administrator on Monday, August 5, 2024 in executive session.

“I was very pleased to appoint Matt as the new City Administrator; his vast municipal experience and roots in Southeast Missouri make him the perfect choice for Jackson,” said Mayor Dwain Hahs.

Mr. Winter’s expected start date is Monday, September 23. Until then, City Administrator Roach will continue in his current role as City Administrator. Mr. Roach has held the City Administrator position in Jackson for 23 years.

Read more:
https://mo-jackson.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=90

08/06/2024

Local author and historian Charlotte Young Slinkard gave a presentation on July 14 about the history of Cape Girardeau in her new book "The Girardeaus."

This book took her eight years to write, as she traveled across the country - and even out of the country - to find historical records of Cape Girardeau's namesake.

To read more, go to thecash-book.com.

Local author and historian Charlotte Young Slinkard spoke about her new book “The Girardeaus” at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson earlier this month. The book highlights the history of Jean Pierre Girardeau, the namesake of the City of Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau County,...

08/05/2024

Get your list of Jackson R-2 School Supplies HERE!
https://www.jacksonr2schools.com/parents/supply_lists

If you are a family in need of school supplies, please email [email protected]
A school social worker will reach out to you to help!

If you are willing to donate school supplies to a student in need, please drop those items off at the Jackson R-2 Central Office.