Jackson
Morning News
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents enjoy the monthly Three Way market where local vendors sell honey, candles, flowers, baked goods, and more. Calvin Ward of Hilltop Farm Bakery and Goods said the market has been held three times so far — and it will continue on a monthly basis. WBBJ TV
- ➤ Men of Hope celebrated three years of recovery services today at the Hope Recovery Center—1925 Highway 18 in Medon—where uplifting music, testimonials and special performances marked the milestone for its faith-based, 12-step program to help men overcome substance abuse. Executive Director Marcie Hendrick said the program is divided into four yearly levels to support long-term recovery. WYN 106.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson City Council member said he will not vote for Mayor Conger’s new budget plan that would cut funds from police and fire departments—he argued that using first responders as leverage to raise taxes is not acceptable and that the City Council should manage the funds per the city charter. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Tennessee Gov Bill Lee signed “Savanna’s Law” on May 21 — a measure honoring slain deputy Savanna Puckett that creates a TBI registry for individuals with repeat domestic violence convictions effective for offenses on or after Jan 1. Courts will send certified conviction copies within seven days, and new TBI positions and fees will support the registry starting with early 2026 convictions. The Jackson Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LIFELINE Blood Services announced a series of blood drives scheduled for June, with events starting today at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington and the Crocket County Courthouse. In Jackson, a drive at TCAT will run on June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WBBJ-TV
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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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