Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Jackson is organizing a Clean-Up Day on April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon—volunteers will gather at Hub City Brewing on West Main Street. Organizers need help picking up trash and enhancing the downtown district. WNBJ 39
- ➤ West Tennessee Legal Services is hosting a free expungement clinic on April 25 in Jackson to help eligible residents clear charges from their criminal records — the event is partnered with local legal groups for Madison County court charges — and residents must pre-register by April 14. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Jackson Parks & Rec seeks volunteers to start new garden landscaping at Cypress Grove Nature Park on Saturday, March 29. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon at 866 Airways Boulevard as volunteers plant bulbs & prune plants. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lights Up! Theatre Co. announced that tickets are on sale for its spring show of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. on April 18 and 19—local youth will perform popular songs in a fun musical at Clayton Hall downtown. WYN 106.9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team will play Texas on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in Birmingham in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16. The team, after beating Ohio State in an upset win, is predicted to win 81-78 and move on to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2016. 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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Tenor Madness Jazz Celebration
7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $30 general, $15 students — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live performances by the Art Edmaiston and Gregory Tardy Quartets.
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Crawfest 2025
3-8 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Family-friendly event — Celebrate with crawfish, shrimp, and fun activities for all ages.
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Yoga in the Park
12-1 p.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy an inclusive yoga session for all levels led by a skilled instructor in a community setting.
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