Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Jackson.
The West Tennessee Pokémon Club will meet on June 28 at the Jackson-Madison County Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and additional meetings are scheduled for July 26, August 30, and September 27 where members can trade cards and explore Pokémon books.
A Jackson woman is asking for help finding her missing mother, Mayola Webb (63, 130 lbs, 5'6"), who was last seen at Daybreak Suites on April 29 while driving a gray Ford sedan with expired tags; she may be in the Dickson area and is reportedly with a man named Nellie (about 5'10, 165 lbs) so anyone with information should call 731-425-8400 or 731-444-4254.
A Greyhound bus from Memphis to Nashville crashed on Highway 70 in Madison County on May 26 at about 6:48 p.m., injuring 39 people with 27 taken by ambulance and 30 hospitalized as responders and authorities investigated the cause.
The mass shooting at Kate Campbell Robertson Memorial Park over the weekend left seven hospitalized — with six released and one still in critical but stable condition — while the Jackson Police Department asks anyone with information to call tip lines.
The Office of District Attorney General Frederick H.
Agee released the May fugitive report for the 28th Judicial District — listing individuals wanted for arrest.
The Jackson-Madison County School System held a personnel meeting Tuesday afternoon to look for new team members.
Leaders said they are hiring licensed educators and support staff like bus drivers and cafeteria workers.
Jackson State Community College announced it will launch its first volleyball and cross-country teams this fall.
The volleyball team begins its season August 23 away while the cross-country team starts with home time trials the same day—both teams plan to compete in several regional meets and tournaments.
Jackson fans can vote once per hour until 5 p.m. on May 30 for the area’s boys athlete of the week based on performances from May 19 to 24.
Nominees include top athletes in baseball, tennis, soccer and track from local schools—voters now decide who had the best week.
Fans in Jackson can vote for the girls' athlete of the week covering May 19–24, with the poll allowing one vote per hour until it closes at 5 p.m. on May 30.
Nominees include players from softball and track who helped lead their teams to key victories + set the stage for state-level success.
Jackson Rockabillys vs. Dubois County Bombers
7-10 p.m. — The Ballpark at Jackson — Come show support for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Dubois County Bombers.
State Games of Tennessee Pickleball Tournament
12 PM – 7 PM — Conger Park — Registration fees apply — Enjoy competitive pickleball with 18 courts and exclusive player amenities.
Cornhole State Games of Tennessee
6 PM – 9 PM — Fairgrounds Park — Entry fees range from $30 to $60 — Compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze in a thrilling cornhole tournament for all skill levels.
State Games of Tennessee 2025: Horseshoes Competition
9 AM — Malesus Park — Awards for top athletes — Compete for glory in a friendly horseshoes showdown at Tennessee's inaugural state games.
Jackson Rockabillys vs. Normal CornBelters
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling live baseball matchup as the Rockabillys take on the CornBelters.
Jackson Rockabillys vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Support your local team — Catch an exciting baseball game as the Rockabillys take on the Horseshoes.
Yoga in the Park
10-11 a.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing yoga session led by experienced instructors in a welcoming atmosphere.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Time TBA — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s timeless tale set in fifteenth-century Paris.
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