Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson-Madison County Library’s revamped MakerSpace reopened on May 28 in downtown Jackson (at 433 East Lafayette Street) with new hours (Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.).

Patrons can email [email protected] to make an appointment for using the space.

Two days ago on May 27, a Greyhound bus traveling east from Memphis to Nashville collided with another vehicle on Highway 70, involving 39 people, injuring 27 and killing 2—authorities remain investigating the cause and clearing debris.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash on May 26 on U.S. Highway 70 in Madison County that involved a Greyhound bus and a passenger vehicle—both victims were taken to the Medical Examiner's Office while 33 of the 39 bus occupants received medical evaluation.

A utility pole near North Royal Street and Deaderick Street left nearly 500 Jackson customers without power yesterday, and JEA crews worked to repair it+witnesses reported that a wreck may have caused the outage.

Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley discussed recent gun violence incidents & the police department’s ongoing efforts to address rising crime in the city.

The Hub City Theater Company is presenting The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance at the Carnegie Museum Basement starting May 30 at 7:30 p.m. and the play will run through June 1 (tickets start at $20).

TDOT announced ongoing road repairs and lane closures across West Tennessee from May 28 to June 4—motorists in areas like Madison, Shelby, and other counties should expect intermittent closures, reduced speed limits, and detours on routes such as I-40, SR-3, and I-240.

Madison County road work on I-40 reduced the speed limit to 60 mph from Lower Brownsville Road to the South Fork Forked Deer River starting Wednesday — overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving between mile markers 74 and 78 will continue through June 11.

Improvement work at Exit 68 near State Route 138 remains ongoing — at least one lane stays open in each direction.

Mayor Scott Conger posted on Facebook today his proposal to raise property tax rates in Jackson from $1.61 to $1.85 per $100 and double the fee for city vehicle stickers from $25 to $50, which could add $10 to $12 a month for most households.

He said the extra revenue will go toward infrastructure improvements — the city council will review the proposal next Tuesday.

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.

Hub City MMA 10

5:30-11 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Tickets available on TickPick — Experience an action-packed night of mixed martial arts in Jackson.