Editor's Note: The following information has been provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, and is current as of 10:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19. 

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center has experienced some problems in receiving some 911 calls.  If you are in Jackson County and are in need of emergency services and are unable to reach assistance by calling 911, please dial our 7-digit number of 785-364-2251.  The telephone company is working to alleviate the problem.