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Morning News
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Jackson held its Stations of the Cross service ahead of Easter, featuring 14 stations that outline Christ's path to crucifixion + it will host a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Donnell Century Farms kicked off its annual spring festival today — with Easter egg hunts, animal petting, and tulip walks that let families celebrate the arrival of spring. WNBJ 39
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are pushing a bill that would bar school districts from using public funds to sue over accountability laws such as third-grade retention. The measure, which affects districts including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, will go to a floor vote next week. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Marcia Holt, a 5th grade math teacher at West Carroll Elementary, is named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery. She said her kindergarten teacher (Ms. Bunch) inspired her love for teaching and her new classroom role makes her eligible for the Educator of the Month award. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Inspection scores for West Tennessee restaurants between March 30 and April 3 indicate ratings from 82 to 100 — several Jackson eateries, including Tru By Hilton Breakfast and Little Caesars, earned perfect scores while others received lower marks. WBBJ-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants and stores are offering Easter meal bundles and festive treats this weekend, with Walmart’s online meal bundles available (through today) and Cracker Barrel, Costco and others providing ready-to-heat dinners for pickup from April 2 to April 5. The Jackson Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school softball, baseball and soccer games had their final scores announced 13 hours ago in a daily sportscast, with sports anchor Zach Jones highlighting key local athletic performances. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Local high school baseball and college softball scores were finalized minutes ago as reported by Zach Jones. Fans can review the final results for full game insight. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The USJ Bruins scored 18 runs in a game against Millington minutes ago + Zach Jones led the team to a strong win. The team will build on this success in upcoming matchups. WYN 106.9
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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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Crawfest 2026
3-8 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Family-friendly event — Enjoy delicious crawfish and shrimp with the best company in downtown Jackson.
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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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Jackson Tennessee Camp
6-8 p.m. — Jackson Christian Football Field — Free entry — Experience the excitement of Friday Night Lights at this engaging football camp.
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