Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department will host its 10th Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works Yard at 164 Conalco Drive, where residents can drop off bulky items like tires, mattresses, and furniture—free paper shredding will be provided and the first 20 attendees will receive a large tarp. WYN 106.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six students from the Gibson Electric service area were selected for the Washington Youth Tour after writing a 900-word story for a creative writing competition — the trip from June 13–20 will take them to sites like Monticello, the Smithsonian museums and the International Spy Museum. WBBJ-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Recycling Center on 74-B Conalco Drive has added a new open-top scrap metal container—thanks to a state grant that lets residents dispose of scrap metal safely. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday morning, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and Jackson Housing Authority broke ground on BlueCreek Apartments and The Cottages of BlueCreek, a project that will add 112 affordable housing units in east Jackson + include a community room, computer room, laundry facilities and a playground. The project is funded with up to $23 million in tax credits and aims to help ease the state’s housing shortage. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warm weather in Jackson has increased tick activity, and experts warn that ticks can carry diseases like Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and ehrlichiosis. They advise checking your body for ticks after being outdoors and treating clothing with permethrin plus using picaridin on your skin. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson is set to host the inaugural Tennessee State Games today — the event will feature athletes from across the state competing at venues throughout the city — officials say. WNBJ 39
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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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Firefighters Freedom Festival
3 PM — Jackson Regional Airport — Free entry — The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!
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