Good morning, Jackson.

Larry Newsom joined our show to share details on the West TN Veteran Coalition Boston Butt Spring Sale—featuring Cajun Cookers and local veteran involvement.

The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will honor nearly 50 women veterans at a free event on June 8 at VFW Post 6496 (285 Airways Blvd.) at 2:00 p.m. where keynote speaker Renee Myers and co-sponsors from James Madison Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will mark the occasion with certificates, door prizes, cake, cookies and light refreshments.

On Thursday morning, the Jackson Fire Department quickly responded to a garage/shed fire and extinguished it—with Engine 42 arriving 4 minutes after dispatch and other units within 7 minutes—preventing significant property damage and injuries.

On Wednesday, June 4, Jackson police used the Flock Camera System to track a missing car and arrest 23-year-old Kerrien Dates—alleged for first degree murder and theft in Memphis.

The Beach Boys with special guest LOCASH will perform at Rockabillys Stadium in Jackson on September 25 to mark over 50 years of music.

Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $39.99.

State Rep. Chris Todd secured $10M in state funding to upgrade Jackson Regional Airport, where the money will build two corporate hangars and a new general aviation T-hangar to support air service improvements — the project will boost airport operations and benefit local growth.

The Lost Reserve in Jackson will host Camp TLR on June 21—a free all-day vintage market featuring styles from the 1950s to Y2K, food trucks, live music, cold beer, and tattoos at 927 North Highland Avenue.

The event will also debut the Summer 2025 vintage tee collection with over 500 styles available to eager shoppers.

Today in Jackson, the first annual Tennessee State Games began with 1,500 athletes competing in 15 events — including a pickleball tournament featuring 200 players from Mississippi and Kentucky whose ages range from 17 to 90.

The pickleball championship match will be played on Sunday.

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.

Firefighters Freedom Festival

3 PM — Jackson Regional Airport — Free entry — The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!

O'Fallon Hoots Baseball Game

7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the O'Fallon Hoots live at Jackson Baseball Stadium for a fun evening of summer baseball.