Jackson
Morning News
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 8, Jackson volunteers collected over 80 pounds of litter during the Great American Cleanup—an effort organized by Keep Jackson Beautiful and Love Your Block. Eleven cleanup events are scheduled through June, and residents are urged to pick up trash as they encounter it. WYN 106.9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gas prices in Tennessee went up by 4.2 cents from last week to $2.68 per gallon today, according to a GasBuddy survey of 3,821 stations—prices are 8.3 cents lower than last month and nearly 39 cents cheaper than a year ago. WBBJ-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ AAA advised Tennessee homeowners (impacted by weekend tornadoes) to document damage and contact their insurance provider immediately to speed repairs. The advisory warned that door-to-door contractors (some may be fraudulent) might offer repair services that use inferior materials or incomplete work. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee stores are affected by a voluntary recall of two 32 oz bottles of International Delight coffee creamer — one Hazelnut with a best-used-by date of July 3 and one Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll with a best-used-by date of July 2 — due to a texture issue that may lead to early spoilage. The FDA advises consumers to toss the recalled products as testing has confirmed no food safety risk. The Jackson Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ JCM basketball’s BJ Ballard won last week’s athlete poll with 7,234 votes and fans may vote for this week’s top athlete until 5 p.m. on March 20 — the contest features nominees from soccer, baseball, and basketball amid ongoing TSSAA sports events in the Jackson area. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ The Jackson area girls athlete poll is open until 5 p.m. on March 20 & voters may cast one vote each hour; last week South Gibson softball’s Bailey Webb won with 5,178 votes making up 64.7% of 8,008, and this week’s nominees include standout players from South Side, Greenfield, USJ and other local schools. The Jackson Sun
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Penelope Road Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Penelope Road at a local brewery.
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The Music of Led Zeppelin
7:30-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Enjoy a symphonic rock adventure that bridges the gulf between rock'n roll and classical music.
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Art Exhibit: Community and Neighborhood
6-8 p.m. — The Gallery on Highland — Free entry — Discover the essence of Jackson through the narratives of local artists Trey Thompson and Samantha Wood.
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26th Annual Variety Show
7-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets not specified — Witness an impressive showcase of student talent in dance, song, and creativity.
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