Jackson
Morning News
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Presbyterian Church of Jackson hosted the SOUPer Bowl of Caring this morning on Super Bowl Sunday, inviting neighbors to bring a pot of soup & donate food and money for RIFA and the local pantry. Monetary contributions will be accepted until Saturday, Feb. 15. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Hub City Flea Market returned on Sunday at the Jackson Fairgrounds where locals found unique gifts ahead of Valentine's Day & vendors like Crystal Neels from The Cookie Nook will return on March 6, 7, & 8. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ VFW Post 1848 hosted its annual Super Bowl Party to unite veterans and service members in Jackson. The event featured CJ’s Kitchen Food Truck, multiple screens showing the game, and games & friendly competition. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elks Lodge #192 in Jackson hosted a Super Bowl LX celebration on Sunday with a watch party, chili and cornbread cook-off awarding top prizes to Kelli Carroll and Cindy Lamberth. The lodge will hold an 80’s Valentine Prom Night with special musical guest L’80s Nite Band on Saturday, Feb. 14. WBBJ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Sun invites votes for a high school girls basketball Athlete of the Week from Feb.2-7. Cast ballots until Thursday, Feb.12, 4 p.m. Nominees include Lillie Beth DeBerry (Hardin County), Hannah McCurry (Jackson Christian), Amear’ra Cook (South Side), Haylen Ayers (USJ) and Josey Clark (Westview). The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Vote for the boys basketball athlete of the week until Thursday at 4 p.m.; finalists (Baker Biggs, Co Vargason, Colt Brooks, Lake Helton, Campbell Vailes) represent Greenfield, Jackson Christian, Riverside, Trinity Christian and USJ, with the poll closing Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. The Jackson Sun
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Jackson TN Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — $5 admission, under 11 free — Discover a variety of reptiles, exotic pets, and supplies at this family-friendly expo.
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Jackson Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
9 AM – 4 PM — Clarion Hotel Jackson Northwest — Free entry — Explore a variety of sports cards and collectibles from local dealers.
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