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01/23/2025

Crown Hospice MO has been serving the region for 20 years and has regional offices located in Cape Girardeau, Perryville, Sikeston and Poplar Bluff.

Sometimes the hardest and unpleasant conversations are ones that need to be had.
Deciding on hospice care is one of those conversations.

Hospice Consultant Jennifer Berck of Crown Hospice talks about the advantages of choosing hospice early and debunks many myths of hospice.

Sometimes the hardest and unpleasant conversations are ones that need to be had. Deciding on hospice care is one of those conversations. “Hospice is a hard word, it has a negative connotation, so I think as families and care givers we have to have hard conversations to be able to help should the n...

01/22/2025

Don't forget to grab a copy of this week's Cash-Book Journal! It features our Hometown Proud tab with Edward Jones Financial Advisor- Brooke Roth, Ted Clark, Carole Baugh and Mark Leimbach 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️🖤
Also, check out all the great savings in the Menards insert!

01/21/2025

This year’s Hometown Proud recipients are Ted Clark, Brooke Roth, Mark Leimbach and Carole Baugh! Hometown Proud special publication will be in tomorrow’s paper.

01/17/2025

After coming off a Class 6 All-State campaign with the Jackson football team, junior Brysen Wessell has been arguably the most dominant wrestler in Southeast Missouri for Jackson’s wrestling program.

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After coming off a Class 6 All-State campaign with the Jackson football team, junior Brysen Wessell has been arguably the most dominant wrestler in Southeast Missouri for Jackson’s wrestling program. Wessell was one of the Indians three all-state selections following a 9-3 season as he was named t...

01/16/2025

Cape County talent and locations are featured in a recent film produced by Jackson residents. Read more in this week's paper or at our website, thecash-book.com.

01/15/2025

The Cash-Book Journal is now on Instagram! You can follow us at to stay updated on Jackson's weekly news while you scroll!

01/11/2025

The JHS Marching Band is having a MAGICAL time at Disney! They hope we are enjoying the snow at home!

01/10/2025

In the UT Martin women's basketball team's second-straight OVC win, former area hooper Lexi Rubel reached the top 20 of the Skyhawks all-time career rebound list!

Rubel finished her high school career at Notre Dame as the Bulldogs all-time leader in rebounds for both the girls and boys basketball programs.

Read more, below:

In a 73-60 road win over Ohio Valley Conference opponent Western Illinois on Thursday evening, UT Martin women’s basketball junior forward Lexi Rubel once again etched her name in the Skyhawks record book. Rubel is now the 20th all-time career rebound leader in UT Martin program history with a tot...

01/10/2025

The Jackson R-2 School District will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to the forecasted winter weather system, which is expected to impact our area overnight.

This will be considered a snow day. Students, please be safe and enjoy the day with your family.

01/08/2025

01/07/2025

The Jackson R-2 School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, due to hazardous road conditions.

Although some roads in town are in good shape, some northern county roads are impassible for buses. Power issues are still impacting some families as well.

Wednesday will be considered a SNOW DAY.

Although school will not be in session for students, District Offices will be open.

If you or your family are in need of food or assistance, please contact your building social worker or email [email protected]

We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the Jackson R-2 School District.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/06/2025

The Jackson R-2 School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, due to hazardous road conditions.

Many country roads are still blocked by ice-covered tree limbs, and some areas are also impacted by down powerlines. We will continue to monitor roads throughout the District.

Tuesday, January 7, will be considered a SNOW Day. Please be safe and enjoy this day with your family.

01/05/2025

The Jackson R-2 School District will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to hazardous road conditions. This will be considered a SNOW Day. Please be safe and enjoy this day with your family.

01/05/2025

Saxony Lutheran High School is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025 due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and enjoy another day of Christmas break!

01/05/2025

Your City electric crews are out and about today restoring power to affected homes as reports come in. So far, the isolated outages have been due to downed trees and fallen limbs hitting the city’s electric distribution lines.

Thanks to our mutual aid contracts, we also currently have three additional crews, 16 linemen, and several trucks on standby at the power plant who are ready to roll out should we experience additional outages.

Customers are reminded to stay away from downed power lines and call the City of Jackson at 573-243-2300 to report any problems.

01/04/2025

🚨 ICE STORM PREPAREDNESS 🚨

The City of Jackson reminds customers to be prepared for the forecasted ice storm and cold temperatures predicted to hit our area over the next few days. Also be prepared for power outages, tree damage, and slick roadways. Travel may become nearly impossible.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲:

1. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 unless absolutely necessary.
🔷 If you must travel, use extreme caution and carry a winter storm kit (tire chains, flashlight, blankets, extra clothes, first aid kit, food, water, etc.).

2. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲:
🔷 Stock emergency supplies: food, water, medications, flashlights, and batteries.
🔷 Keep pets and animals safe with food, water, and warm shelter.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
🔷 Use fireplaces or wood stoves safely and ensure proper ventilation.
🔷 Do not use gas ranges or ovens for heat.
🔷 If using a generator, place it outdoors, far from windows and doors. Do not connect it to the city power grid.

Plumbing Safety:
🔷Let a faucet drip in your home.
🔷Make sure your water meter lid is securely in place.

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
🔷 Ensure backup power for medical devices.
🔷If you are oxygen, have a backup plan.
🔷 Have essential medications ready.
🔷Don’t approach downed trees and downed power lines. Call the city to report them.

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
🔷 The Street Department has crews and equipment are ready to address deteriorating road conditions. Give crews plenty of room to plow and move all vehicles off the road if you live on a snow route.
🔷 The Electric Department is prepared to have crews on duty 24/7 if needed. Our mutual aid contractor has been mobilized and on standby should the need become necessary.

Remember: If experiencing an unexpected loss of utility service that is provided by the City of Jackson, please call Public Works 24/7 at 573-243-2300. That number is monitored around the clock.

Let’s prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Stay safe, Jackson!

01/03/2025

Proclamation effective at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025.