(KNZA)--A polling location change in Jackson County for Tuesday's general election.

Due to an emergency declared by the Jackson County Election Officer, the polling location for voters residing in the city of Whiting, Whiting Township and Straight Creek Township has been  changed to the Whiting Baptist Church, 341 Searle Street.

Polls will be open Tuesday from 7:00 in the morning to 7:00 in the evening.