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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation of West Tennessee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Jackson Awards with submissions due by Friday, July 25th. Award winners will be honored on Saturday, November 8th at a Charity Gala in downtown Jackson — an event that supports local initiatives. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Madison County Fire Department will host the Firefighters Freedom Festival on July 4 at 3 p.m. at Jackson Regional Airport, where attendees will enjoy food trucks, live music, family-friendly games, fire safety demonstrations — and a professional fireworks show. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Jackson announced that Major John Edmonds is leaving and Captains William & Larisha Richardson will begin service on Sunday, June 22. A Welcome Sunday service is set for 11:00 a.m. at the Worship and Community Center at 125 Allen Ave. WBBJ-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reported that average gasoline prices in Tennessee fell 0.9 cents over the last week and stand at $2.67 per gallon today from a survey of 3,821 stations. Prices are 5.5 cents lower than a month ago and 32.0 cents lower than a year ago — a trend that reflects steady market changes. WBBJ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leaders Education Foundation will honor five educators who transformed student lives at an awards dinner on August 14 at Carl Perkins Civic Center, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program starting at 7 p.m. + Bestselling author Dr. John Delony will host the event presented by West Tennessee Healthcare. WYN 106.9
- ➤ On Monday, State Representative Johnny Shaw presented a check for $150,000 to Lane College to upgrade its wellness program—adding fitness, mental health and recreational services on campus. The funds will be used to renovate the football practice field for intramural use and upgrade the outdoor volleyball facility to benefit students, faculty and staff. WBBJ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Housing Authority broke ground on June 4 to build 112 affordable housing units for low-income families in Jackson in partnership with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Leasing will begin in summer 2026 while the new units replace aging public housing and offer essential community amenities. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Today, the Jackson chapter of the National Action Network led by Sabrina Parker called for the immediate termination of Police Chief Thom Corley after a press conference on Memorial Day weekend detailed rising crime and community distrust. The group also demanded a federal review of the police department, the creation of a community safety task force, and a new victims' advocacy unit to improve accountability and rebuild trust. The Jackson Sun
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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