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Welcome to Jackson Coach!

Born in Ghana and raised in Chicago, Coach Kweku Arkorful’s football journey took him from walk-on to scholarship athlete at Southeast Missouri State University, where he helped the Redhawks capture the 2010 OVC Championship.

After his playing career, Coach Kweku dedicated himself to developing young people through leadership, mentorship, and community involvement, including helping co-found the Honorable Young Men Club in Cape Girardeau.

We are excited to welcome Coach Kweku to Jackson Football, where his passion for developing athletes and young men will make an immediate impact both on and off the field.

Circle the wagons folks. Here come the Indians

Water Service Update – Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4:05 p.m.

The precautionary boil water advisory for the affected service area in Jackson has been lifted.

Water quality test results confirmed that no contamination occurred, and the water is safe for normal use.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this advisory.

For any City of Jackson utility service or infrastructure concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 573-343-2300.

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⚠️ PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY ⚠️

The City of Jackson has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the following areas:

• Otto Drive from Donna Drive to Old Cape Road
• Old Cape Road from Otto Drive to Donna Drive
• Charlotte Court
• Donna Drive from Old Cape Road to East Jackson Boulevard

The advisory was issued as a precaution following an emergency water main repair at Otto Drive and Old Cape Road. City crews have completed the repair, and all affected properties are back in service.

A boil water advisory is issued when there is concern that a problem with drinking water may exist, although contamination has not been confirmed. These advisories are issued strictly as a precaution and are commonly associated with water main breaks or other low-pressure events.

The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Updates, including notification when the advisory is lifted, will be shared as information becomes available.

📍 Please see the attached map for affected properties.

📞 Questions? Contact the Jackson Department of Public Works at 573-243-2300.

Please share this post to help notify affected residents.

♻️ LAST REMINDER! E-CYCLE DAY IS TOMORROW! ♻️

Don't miss this opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics, appliances, metal items, and sensitive documents.

📍 Sanitation Department at 510 Sawyer Lane
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🗂 FREE document shredding from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🔒 Secure, on-site shredding by Shred-It
💻 Hard drives securely destroyed
🏠 Open to residents and businesses

Please remember:
✔️ Stay in your vehicle during drop-off
✔️ Cash or check only for applicable fees
✔️ Fees apply to certain items, including TVs and Freon-containing appliances
❌ No household trash or hazardous waste

If it has a cord, battery, or plug, there's a good chance we can recycle it!

Questions? Call (573) 243-2300.

We appreciate MRC - Certified Electronics Recycling's partnership in helping keep recyclable materials out of our landfills and ensuring sensitive information is securely destroyed.

Kaelyn Deckerd put together an unforgettable sophomore campaign, leading Oak Ridge to a state championship and perfect season, breaking multiple records and earning back-to-back all-state and conference player of the year honors, solidifying herself as one of the most dominant athletes in Southeast Missouri history.

Read the full column below:

Column: Kaelyn Deckerd, a generational talent for Oak Ridge Through my decade of working at this newspaper, I’ve been able to cover some truly extraordinary athletes, but I think a sophomore from Daisy has surpassed them all. That’s right, it’s the girl whose name is in the headline, Kaelyn Deckerd. On top of becoming a state champion and recording a p...