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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Crawfest presented by Town and Country Realtors will take place on Saturday, April 19 from 3-8 p.m. at Hub City Brewing in downtown Jackson—offering a kids’ section, interactive vendors, and a variety of seafood while raising funds for the Scarlet Rope Project. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Donnell Century Farm will host Bunny Palooza and Egg Hunt Festival this weekend (Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) where visitors will be able to pet baby animals, eat food, and take photos with the Easter bunny. The event will feature a nonstop egg hunt along with a slide, swing and zip line and will provide an egg carton so guests need not bring a basket. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The West TN Farmers Market at 91 New Market Street in Jackson will unveil a new mural titled "That Saturday Feeling" by local artists Katie Howerton and Hilary Griffith on April 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT. Neighbors may meet the artists and enjoy local treats — this event celebrates local art and spring — as they join the community celebration. The CrimeSEEN Examiner
- ➤ Crawfest will be held at Hub City Brewing at 250 W Main Street in Jackson on April 19th from 3:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. as a family-friendly event featuring crawfish, shrimp and a dedicated children’s area for fun activities. The CrimeSEEN Examiner
- ➤ West TN Farmers Market at 91 New Market Street is hosting Drive Thru Wednesdays from April 2nd at 8:00 a.m. until September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. CDT, offering baked goods, fresh produce, crafts and more—potential vendors may call 731-425-8308. The CrimeSEEN Examiner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Between 12 a.m. April 14 and 8 a.m. April 15, individuals were booked and released from Madison County Jail; their inclusion in the mugshot gallery (which does not indicate guilt) is based solely on booking records. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ AMP at the Market (92 New Market Street) will host a behind the scenes event on April 18th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring artist Trinity Rivard as he explains the new AMP mural with a guided walkthrough, Q&A and photo opportunities. The CrimeSEEN Examiner
- ➤ The Jackson Area Plectral Society meets every Thursday except the second at the IHOP on 9 Stonebridge Boulevard to play and preserve old-time music, and on the second Thursday they hold a barn dance at American Legion Post 12 on 165 Perry Switch Road—contact Jeff Long at 731-935-4069 for more details. WNBJ 39
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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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