Good morning, Jackson.

Madison County Parks are repairing storm damage at Fred Young Park while beginning construction on Talley Park—a 53-acre facility donated by the Talley family in 2023.

It will offer an accessible playground, pavilion, and parking and is set to open in Spring 2026.

RIFA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community party yesterday in Jackson — guests enjoyed birthday treats, photo opportunities and festive surprises.

The nonprofit, established in 1976, thanked local supporters for their continued involvement.

Charles Phillips was selected as Gibson Electric’s President-Elect to succeed Dan Rodamaker (retiring on May 1) after 23 years of service.

Phillips, who has worked with the cooperative since 1997, will lead a group serving over 40,000 local members.

BBB President & CEO Randy Hutchinson advised local job seekers on Feb.

12 to be cautious after the BBB Scam Tracker reported many fake work-at-home offers that led to financial losses; the tips highlighted that offers without interviews or requiring upfront fees could be scams.

Moviegoers in McKenzie can visit the Park Theatre this weekend to view Avatar: Fire & Ash.

The movie runs from today through Sunday with screenings at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, while the ticket counter opens 30 minutes before each show.

Goodwill held its second graduation ceremony Thursday morning for its free Construction Training Program in Jackson, where graduates completed a four-week course with classroom learning + hands-on workshop training that earned OSHA certification and led to local job opportunities; the program is funded through store donations.

Construction work will cause lane closures in 21 counties from Feb.

11 to Feb. 18 as crews perform grading, drainage, and paving on key routes in Region 4 (closures may happen during day and night).

The Madison County Sheriff's Office released a new mobile app to help residents get updates & report incidents, available on Google Play and the App Store.

Director of Operations Jeff Wall said the tool also lets users search the inmate roster and access important resources.

Jackson State Community College will host an elite flag football prospect showcase on Saturday, Apr.

11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on campus (featuring drills and athletic testing) to offer top high school and transfer prospects exposure to college coaches.

The high school basketball playoffs begin in Jackson tomorrow, Feb.

14, as Division II-A boys and girls teams play at venues such as Lausanne and Jackson Christian, with later rounds scheduled through Feb. 21.

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.

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.

Spring Festival

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Donnell Century Farm — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a breathtaking field of tulips and compete to win the Miss Teen Volunteer America crown.