Jackson
Morning News
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RIFA’s Bus Stop Cafe—managed by a local program—will deliver free meals for children ages 0 to 18 in vulnerable areas of Jackson from March 16 through March 20. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Jackson launched Operation Happy Tail — a pet adoption program with support from the Jackson Police and Fire departments and the Animal Care Center — that will feature a different adoptable pet each week throughout the month. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Councilman Johnny Dodd hosted the Men on the Move Tour (a positive outreach event) at Alexander Elementary School early Friday morning to give young children a welcoming male role model. The event aimed to strengthen community ties through supportive everyday interactions. WBBJ TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small business owners and startup founders have a chance to join Capital Conversations, a free networking and educational event on Mar. 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hub City Brewing to learn about InvestTN and other regional funding resources. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood Friday, March 13 to kick off the park’s 41st season. She told fans she had overcome health challenges (including recovering from procedures) and remembered her late husband, Carl Dean. WYN 106.9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee gas prices have spiked as regular gas now costs $3.24 per gallon & is 71 cents higher than last month, with supply strains from tensions near the Strait of Hormuz driving up costs. The Jackson Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alexander Elementary School received a renovated lobby on Friday, Mar. 13 thanks to Leadership Jackson’s 2025 class. The project added royal blue paint, updated furniture & local donations to create a welcoming space for students and families. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Madison County Fire Department will host an Air Evac training session on Monday at 6 p.m. at its facility on Technology Center Drive for medical professionals earning continuing education credits. WNBJ 39
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant inspection scores from March 9 to March 13 show that most establishments in West Tennessee achieved high marks. The report details scores across Jackson and neighboring counties, with ratings ranging from 79 to 100 at venues like Americana Kitchen and Grill and Old Country Store Ice Cream Parlor. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ LIFELINE Blood Services partners with Bob’s House of Honda to offer donors a chance to win the MZ Magnum Bad Boy Mower when donating at centers in Jackson, Dyersburg, or Paris starting March 16. Donors may enter until April 11 and a winner will be picked April 13 — helping save lives. WBBJ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In the SEC tournament near Nashville, Auburn won its opener but then lost to Tennessee in the second round, and Oklahoma picked up two wins + Ole Miss upset higher seeds. Today, semifinals will determine which teams reach the NCAA tournament. The Jackson Sun
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Jackson TN Dog Fanciers Association AKC All-Breed Dog Show
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Admission prices vary — Experience one of the region's premier canine events featuring a variety of dog breeds.
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West Tennessee Go Red for Women
6-9 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Learn about heart health — Empowering women to take action against cardiovascular disease.
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Jackson Tennessee Camp
6-7:30 p.m. — Jackson Christian School Gym — Free entry — Gain valuable life skills at the symposium led by community legends.
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15th Annual Motor Mania Car Show
9 AM – 4 PM — Fairgrounds Park — $5 admission, kids 5 and under free — Celebrate custom and classic cars with live music and family fun activities.
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K-Pop Warriors Family Show
4:30-6 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience high-energy K-Pop music and dance in a colorful live show for all ages.
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Boots Blues & Beer
7 PM – 12 AM — Carl Perkins Civic Center — $400-$560 per table — Experience the best Southern Soul concert with live music and cold drinks in Jackson, TN.
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Easter Day Buffet
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a festive Easter buffet with seasonal favorites for the whole family.
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