Monthly Archives: June 2026

The Mayor and the Monster

The calls came fast from around the lake. Large glowing eyes moving slowly through the water had the community worried. The mayor headed out to solve the mystery. Continue reading

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Farewell, City Stickers

In June 1991, the City of Jackson ended the unpopular city sticker program, much to the delight of local drivers. Learn more about this unloved program. Continue reading

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Troopers, Highway Department Evict Family

Troopers, with guns drawn, forcefully evicted the Gross family from their Jackson home in 1962 to make way for a new road. Learn more about their story. Continue reading

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