Jackson
Morning News
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNBJ 39
- ➤ 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. WBBJ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ 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. The Jackson Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNBJ 39
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBBJ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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). WBBJ-TV
- ➤ 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. WBBJ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ 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. 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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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.
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