Jackson
Morning News
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AMP at the Market is hosting the 420 Hemp Festival today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 91 New Market Street—featuring vendors, food trucks, and live music—to mark hemp legalization. WNBJ 39
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shein and Temu announced they will raise prices starting April 25 because higher tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption have increased their costs, and Tennessee shoppers are urged to lock in current rates before the adjustments take effect. The planned price changes come amid an ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China. The Jackson Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson native Wink Martindale hosted 20 game shows and made Tic-Tac-Dough a hit in the 1970s and 1980s—local fans remember his work on High Rollers and Debt as West Tennessee mourns his passing. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Jackson native Wink Martindale’s game show Gambit debuted on CBS on September 4th, 1972 and mixed quiz questions with a card game so couples could win cash, prizes, trips, and a new car. The show later lost viewers to Wheel of Fortune and was rebooted as Las Vegas Gambit (1980) before a revised version aired on Game Show Network. WNBJ 39
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William Shackelford is a sixth grade teacher at North Parkway Middle School who is named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery. He has taught for 17 years+ uses fun, positive methods to keep his students engaged and is now eligible for Educator of the Month. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anita Cannedy and Dr. Michael Gurley discussed plans for an upcoming blunt force trauma training at UT Martin's Jackson campus. The event will teach hands-on techniques to help responders care for injury victims. WBBJ TV
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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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Bee Fest 5K and Craft Fair
10 AM – 3 PM — Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park — Supports the Honeybee Project — Enjoy crafts and educational activities alongside a virtual 5K.
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