Jackson steps down at WPCC

West Plains Chamber of Commerce officials have announced that executive director Joe Jackson has stepped down from that position.

"Officially, Joe Jackson resigned his position on July 31 and the chamber is being run by the executive board at this time," board chairman Doug Kelly said. That news was first made public at the organization's Aug. 16 breakfast meeting, held annually at Roos Field.

As to the reason behind Jackson's departure Kelly deferred, saying it was a personnel matter that he could not discuss. Jackson did not respond to a text message requesting comment.

"We are assessing whe...