Jackson
Morning News
Monday, April 14th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Leeper Lane Park in Jackson—dog owners raced in AKC All-Breed CAT and Fast CAT events that started at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The Jackson TN Dog Fanciers Association said it will host its next races the first weekend of September. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Jackson is holding its first-ever talent show, Jackson’s Got Talent, where 20 local performers will try to win cash prizes up to $2,000 — the event is hosted by LOLO Pritchard, Mary Billingsley and the Exchange Club with the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and judged by Stan Perkins, Julie Cooke and Marlon King. WYN 106.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several restaurants will offer meal deals on Tax Day and following days to help taxpayers save money —starting tomorrow— as Krispy Kreme charges only sales tax for a second dozen doughnuts when a dozen is bought and Smoothie King gives discounts for qualifying purchases. Additional offers include a $3 option at Checkers and Rally's, a buy-one-get-one deal on baked spaghetti at Fazoli's, double Rewards points at Freddy's, a cookie cake buy-one-get-one offer at Great American Cookies, select $4.15 appetizers at Hooters, and a $14.99 meal with unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden valid until May 4. The Jackson Sun
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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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Danny Gokey & Tasha Layton Concert
7-10 p.m. — Love & Truth Church — Hidden fees not included — Experience uplifting performances by Danny Gokey and Tasha Layton in a community-friendly venue.
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Spring Career Expo
10 AM – 2 PM — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Free — Explore hundreds of job opportunities and meet potential employers in a professional setting.
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But Why? Showing and Panel Discussion
6-10 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Tickets not listed — Engage with original cast members and special guests exploring light and hope amidst darkness.
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