š± How did Jackson FBLA become one of Missouriās top chapters?
What's up Jackson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How did Jackson FBLA become one of Missouriās top chapters?
Also on today's calendar: Bite-Sized Chefs (ages 6-11) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Some sun; breezy, humid, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Submitted: Jackson FBLA Brings Home Ten State-Level Awards, One First-... (semissourian.com) ā Jackson High School FBLA students racked up ten state-level awards and a first-place state champion in Technology Support and Services, with several members advancing to nationals in San Antonio this June. The Jackson chapter also earned first in the statewide Goosechase activity, Gold Chapter of the Year honors, and recognition for community service and business achievement, highlighting a strong year for local business-minded students. 
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šø Around Jackson
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Upcoming Events in
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Cape Anime 2026
Show Me Center, 1333 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
Jackson, MO Calendar , 101 Court St. , Jackson
6:00 pm -
Municipal Court
Jackson, MO Calendar , 100 N Missouri , Jackson
1:00 pm -
Bite-Sized Chefs (ages 6-11)
Cape Girardeau Public Library , 711 Clark St , Cape Girardeau
4:00 pm -
Jurassic Quest | Show Me Center | Cape Girardeau, MO 2026
Show Me Center , 1333 N Sprigg St , Cape Girardeau
9:00 am -
Star - May Ice Cream Social - Cape Girardeau, MO 2026
Osage Center , 1625 N Kingshighway St , Cape Girardeau
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Monday April 27
Sunday May 3
Thursday May 14
š£ Jackson Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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BB vs Portageville
Central Junior High School , 1910 Whitener St , Cape Girardeau
4:30 pm -
Caffeinated in Cape 2026
Catapult SEMO , 612 Broadway St , Cape Girardeau
10:00 am -
BB vs Caruthersville
Central Junior High School , 1910 Whitener St , Cape Girardeau
4:30 pm -
BB at Kennett
Willoughby Park , Kennett, MO 63857, USA
4:30 pm -
Evening of Jazz Concert
Central High School , 1000 S Silver Springs Rd , Cape Girardeau
7:00 pm -
Cape Catfish Home Opener
Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) , 627 Capaha Drive , Cape Girardeau
6:35 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Wednesday May 27
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Winter Protocol
Photo by Nikita Nikitin on Pexels.com My essay, āWinter Protocolā is live today at bioStories. Itās an essay about ordinary people doing quiet workā¦ (Nextdoor Farmington Rd) - One click.
Cold steel on his wrist. And the guy with the key was already on a plane to Rio. Doug said it wasn't funny. He was lying. Link in comments. https:/ā¦ (Nextdoor Farmington Rd)
- Harp's Food Stores posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Jackson. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. 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.
š Nearby News
Cape Girardeau
- Cape Girardeau elementary school student wins top honors at state music competition (kfvs12.com)
- Cape Girardeau sophomore breaks school record, ranks among Missouri's fastest sprinters - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
- The seniors from the conservatory of theater and dance are Broadway bo... (southeastarrow.com)
Scott City
- Photo gallery: Cape Central T&F Invitational (standard-democrat.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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