Jackson
Morning News
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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