Good morning, Jackson.

McNairy County kids under 18 can pick up free summer meal boxes, each with seven breakfasts and seven lunches, from MLJ Express until early August.

Pickups are held at several sites, including Selmer Townhouse Apartments (408 Florence Avenue) and designated school locations on Monday, Tuesday, and today due to a holiday adjustment.

Tennessee’s Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day will occur on Saturday, June 6 and allow state residents and visitors to fish for free in public waters; youth ages 15 or younger will enjoy a free week until June 12 (named for retired TWRA executive Bobby Wilson).

USA Today nominated Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store in Jackson as one of the nation’s 10 Best Buffet Restaurants in America.

You can vote for the restaurant until June 15 as it celebrates 60 years in business.

The Jackson-Madison County Library announced its 2026 Summer Reading Program with a dinosaur and archaeology theme for all ages, offering events from movie screenings and computer classes to park ranger presentations held at the downtown library and local state parks from June to July.

Representatives from the City, parks and recreation, the Leadership Jackson’s Tigers team, and the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation gathered at Centennial Park (May 26) to celebrate the city's first Storybook Trail.

The event marked a milestone for early literacy and community storytelling.

Lifeline Blood Services paired with Joe Mahan Ford to launch its 8th Annual Car Giveaway with a 2024 Ford Maverick XLT.

Running until Labor Day, donors aged 18+ can donate at Jackson, Dyersburg, or Paris Lifeline centers on Sterling Farms Drive, HWY 51 Bypass, or Tyson Ave.

A WalletHub study ranked Memphis as the seventh-most affordable city for home buying on May 26, scoring 70 (the highest among large Tennessee cities); it also placed Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Nashville in the top 100 among 300 U.S. cities.

The Rockabillys won their home opener against the County Bombers in Jackson on May 26 (fans cheered the victory), marking a strong start to the season.

Alton River Dragons vs. Jackson Rockabillys

7-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Free for first 500 fans — Enjoy Mystery Bag Night with surprises for lucky attendees.

Alton River Dragons vs. Jackson Rockabillys

7 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Family-friendly event — Kick off summer with an exciting baseball game and a fireworks show!

Teacher Appreciation Night at Jackson Rockabillys

7-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — $1 for teachers — Celebrate local educators with fun prizes and a night of baseball.

Bryan Moffit Live Music

7:30 PM — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly live music and unwind with the sounds of West Tennessee.

Pete the Cat Night at Jackson Rockabillys

6-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Family-friendly fun — Experience a groovy night of baseball with Pete the Cat and enjoy music, smiles, and good vibes.

Miss Volunteer America Pageant: Preliminary Night 1

7 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of the Miss Volunteer America Pageant's first night of preliminary competitions.

Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

7-11 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets start at $21 — Catch the excitement of a thrilling baseball matchup in Jackson.

Miss Volunteer America Pageant

7-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the empowerment of young women through scholarship opportunities in a vibrant pageant atmosphere.

Jackson Rockabillys vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

7-11 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets starting at $21 — Experience thrilling baseball action as the local teams compete in a lively atmosphere.