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Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The city and Jackson Police Department commemorated the one-year anniversary of Sergeant Warren Olden's line-of-duty death with a sea of blue procession.  WNBJ 39
  • Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries is set to distribute free food to around 250 families in West Tennessee on January 25.  WYN 106.9

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Carnegie Center for Arts and History in Jackson, Tennessee, hosts a qualifying round for the Tennessee Songwriters Week on February 8, 2025, where 20 songwriters will compete for a chance to perform at The Bluebird Cafe.  WYN 106.9
  • The Ned in Jackson, Tennessee, is staging 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' a Tony Award-winning play, featuring talents from the Jackson Teen Theatre with tickets available for various audiences including a sensory-friendly performance.  WYN 106.9
  • The Jackson Symphony League announced details for the upcoming Crystal Ball event on a local show.  WBBJ-TV
  • Sara Evans, a multi-platinum artist with five number one Billboard country songs, is set to perform at the Dreams Renewed concert in Jackson.  WNBJ 39

ECONOMY NEWS

  • theLOCAL, a micro-retail development in downtown Jackson, Tenn., is accepting applications from small business owners for future tenancy until January 31.  WYN 106.9

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • West Tennessee prepares for an incoming winter storm with over 400 tons of salt and continuous road clearing efforts to ensure safe travel.  WBBJ-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at Century Farm Winery

    The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off features contestants competing for the titles of Grand Champion and People’s Choice Winner, with chili tasting available to attendees in support of a charitable cause.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Medal Madness Multi-Distance Race at North Park, Jackson, TN

    This multi-distance running event offers 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon races, providing a variety of options for participants of all skill levels.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

~ Chinese Proverb

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