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Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Tennessee Department of Veteran Services inaugurated the new Jackson Benefits Field Office to enhance veterans' access to VA benefits and services.  WYN 106.9
  • A family in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking assistance to find 16-year-old Brett Thadeus Webb, missing since January 1, 2025.  WBBJ-TV
  • The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will suspend its bus services on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Observed Birthday, January 20, 2025, with services resuming the following day.  WBBJ-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • Jackson Police are investigating a shooting on January 16, 2025, near I-40 and Christmasville Road, with one non-life-threatening injury reported and a child found unharmed; suspects remain at large.  WYN 106.9

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Jackson Symphony Orchestra was awarded a $10,000 'Challenge America' grant by the National Endowment for the Arts to support and expand its music education programs across seven counties, aiming for 22.  WNBJ 39
  • Catbird Studio in Jackson, Tennessee, will perform 'Descendants: The Musical', a show featuring the children of famous Disney characters, with multiple showtimes scheduled for March.  WYN 106.9

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Jackson-Madison County students explored a variety of future careers at the second annual Pathways2Possibilities Career Expo in Jackson, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.  The Jackson Sun

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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  • Jackson TN Exotic Pet Expo: A Weekend of Fascinating Creatures

    The Jackson TN Exotic Pet Expo features a variety of exotic pets such as reptiles, parrots, and small mammals, along with pet supplies for an educational experience.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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