Sunday, June 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson-Madison Chapter DAR held a special event at Anderson Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. to honor Marquis de Lafayette with live violin music and a reenactor. Historian Robert Briley explained that Lafayette helped unite patriots during the revolution — DAR Regent Jeanita Hicks said he played a key role — making the event a memorable tribute to local history. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson Area Beekeepers Association held its field day at Pine Hill Park at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, featuring lunch, a farmers market, and a raffle giveaway for a five-frame NUC of bees. After lunch the group moved to Middle Fork Bottom State Park to check club bee boxes — local vendor Calvin Ward sold homemade beeswax candles and honey from club bees. WYN 106.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Post announced a new strategic partnership with Golden Media Group—owner of TalkN West TN—to expand its multimedia journalism and bring fresh content to the local area, with new offerings planned for the future. The Jackson Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pat Brown School of Dance celebrated 60 years Saturday evening with a recital at the Carl Perkins Civic Center—dancers performed in two separate shows at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The school is located on Commerce Center Circle in Jackson and offers classes for ages 18 months and up. WYN 106.9
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local teacher will boost after-school arts programs by using creative lessons that show how language has many sides. The program—starting soon—gives students a chance to view words as art and learn new ways to express themselves. The Jackson Post
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yoga in the Park
10-11 a.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing yoga session led by experienced instructors in a welcoming atmosphere.
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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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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.
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