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Veteran local television broadcaster Jim Jackson is set to announce his candidacy for Newton County Commissioner, Second District, during a press conference slated for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Big Springs Best Western Inn, Neosho.
Jackson began his broadcast career in 1977 at KCTE Radio in Southwest City. He joined KTVJ TV-16 in 1980. KTVJ became KSNF in 1982. Jackson has served as the station’s main 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor for more than 30 years.
“I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished as a news broadcaster, and I’m looking forward to this new challenge that will allow me to make an even bigger contribution to the community.”
A graduate of Missouri Southern State University, Jackson is honored in the Media Hall of Fame. Jackson served as an adjunct instructor of communications for 11 years at Crowder College.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1970s and is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.
Jackson and his wife Susan live in Neosho.
Veteran local television broadcaster Jim Jackson is set to announce his candidacy for Newton County Commissioner, Second District, during a press conference slated for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Big Springs Best Western Inn, Neosho.
Jackson began his broadcast career in 1977 at KCTE Radio in Southwest City. He joined KTVJ TV-16 in 1980. KTVJ became KSNF in 1982. Jackson has served as the station’s main 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor for more than 30 years.
“I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished as a news broadcaster, and I’m looking forward to this new challenge that will allow me to make an even bigger contribution to the community.”
A graduate of Missouri Southern State University, Jackson is honored in the Media Hall of Fame. Jackson served as an adjunct instructor of communications for 11 years at Crowder College.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1970s and is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.
Jackson and his wife Susan live in Neosho.
