Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
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🏘️ Community
WRAP, a local organization — led by Mamie Hutcherson, has offered free support to survivors since 1975 as part of Women’s History Month.
It is holding Denim and Pearls soon and asks locals to donate summer clothes and hygiene products.
Jackson Rockabillys Stadium will host a free movie night on April 18 to kick off the baseball season with a screening of 'Rookie of the Year.' The event runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and fans may sit on the outfield grass or in the stands.
Jackson Rotary Club and Jackson Old Hickory Rotary Club will host the inclusive Race for the Rest of Us on Saturday, April 4 (8:00 a.m.) at The AMP in downtown Jackson.
The event will offer a 5K, a 0.05-mile Fun Run, live music, entertainment, and costume contests with prizes.
A portion of East Jackson street in front of the T.R.
White Sportsplex was renamed to honor Dr. Melvin Wright — a respected local figure who passed away in 2024.
Residents met today at a town hall to discuss ways to help young people stay active with after-school and summer programs.
Community groups like the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center and Keep My Hood Good plan to offer camps (and leadership training) to help youth thrive.
Jackson Regional Airport offers shorter security lines and free parking to ease travel worries today.
Executive director Kyle Barron said flights through Denver Air Connection connect passengers to over 3,000 cities (including Atlanta and Chicago).
🎓 Education
Jackson Christian School hosted a career fair yesterday where 350 students from 2-year-olds to 6th grade met local businesses and learned about different career paths.
The event helped students think about future job opportunities.
Ford Driving Skills for Life will return on April 18, 2026 at The Ballpark at Jackson, offering free driver training for teens that teaches real-world skills like skid control (with professional instructors) and provides a ride-and-drive event for parents testing new Ford electric vehicles.
Jackson State Community College professor Jason Keeton was named SOAR Advisor of the Year on March 5 in Nashville.
He has been recognized for his innovative advising + commitment to helping students succeed since joining JSCC in 2016.
Jackson State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new sports complex that will boost its athletics program and add new sports to its offerings — team members and faculty celebrated the project start.
🏛️ Government
A Tennessee 8-1-1 survey shows 74% of homeowners planning spring digging projects risk hitting underground utilities, experts warn.
Jackson Energy Authority advises residents to call 8-1-1 and mark their dig areas — a step that helps prevent costly damage.
🏥 Health
The American Heart Association returns to downtown for its 'Go Red for Women' event tonight—featuring stations for CPR, health talks, and flower making to boost women's heart health.
The CDC identified a highly mutated COVID strain (Cicada) that experts warn may spur a summer surge, though no cases have been reported in Tennessee today; symptoms include sore throat, cough and fatigue.
🎉 Jackson Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Crawfest 2026
3-8 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Family-friendly event — Enjoy delicious crawfish and shrimp with the best company in downtown Jackson.
Blue Suede Weekend 2026
7-11 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Enjoy a rockabilly celebration of Carl Perkins' classic tune with live performances.
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