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Local families can celebrate Mr. Potato Head’s birthday at the main library on 433 East Lafayette Street on Saturday, Jan.

24. The event offers a potato-themed Story Time and interactive play session (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and is free to attend.

Mark Benton (of Germantown) is asking for help finding his lost 7-year-old Shih-Tzu, Pattycake, who got loose from a backyard in the LANA neighborhood during Christmas.

He offers a $2,000 reward and says she is microchipped for easy identification at any vet.

Molly Connor and Kirk Goehring shared key details about the 32nd Annual Blue Suede Dinner & Auction during their TV appearance today.

More specifics on the event’s date and venue will be announced soon.

The Better Business Bureau warns small businesses to watch for invoice scams that use AI to mimic familiar vendors — a recent local firm lost nearly $12,000 to a fake invoice while Daniel Irwin advises verifying all payment requests with vendors directly.

A new Raising Cane’s restaurant at 1035 Vann Drive is set to open on Feb.

12. The first 100 customers get a free meal + exclusive gear while 20 arriving before 9 a.m. win free food for a year.

Jackson Councilman Frank McMeen confirmed on Friday that bids for the Great Wolf Lodge project are progressing with plans for an expansive 450,000 sqft+ facility designed to add family fun and create hundreds of jobs.

The project remains in planning with key pieces yet to fall into place.

A viral Grinch impersonator from Jackson was interviewed by WBBJ 10 minutes ago.

He shared his unique experience (as Hub City native) in a spotlight piece that highlights local flavor.

Tennessee will stop allowing SNAP benefits to buy processed foods including soda, candy and energy drinks effective July 31.

Nearly 700,000 SNAP enrollees will only be able to purchase natural or single-ingredient items — a change aimed at improving health outcomes.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County in Huntingdon received the 2025 Human Experience Guardian Award from Press Ganey on Jan.

12. The honor recognizes its ranking among the top 5% of acute care providers for physician experience and confirms its commitment to quality patient care.

Local real estate expert Victoria Saveh (a local agent) says rising rental costs and shifting home prices have made it harder for workers to live near their jobs.

She advises buyers to get pre-approved early and adjust expectations as many are willing to commute longer distances.

Cheers & Chills Paint & Sip

6-9 p.m. — Lori's Creative Gatherings — $40 — Unleash creativity with a fun evening of painting and a cozy hot cocoa bar amid good vibes.

Sole Mates Paint & Sip

5-8 p.m. — Lori's Creative Gatherings — $35 per painter — Unleash your creativity with paint and wine in a relaxed atmosphere without the Valentine pressure.

2026 Annual Celebration and Awards

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate achievements and network with business leaders in an informal social setting.