Good morning, Jackson.

The Miss Volunteer America pageant will return to Jackson with preliminary competitions set to begin on June 18 and an opening ceremony on Sunday, June 15 at The Ned—voters are now choosing a People’s Choice Award candidate.

The winner will be crowned on June 21 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center—contestants represent volunteerism from across the country.

Elks Lodge #192 in Jackson will host a July 4 celebration at 7 p.m. at 28 Executive Drive in Madison Square Office Park – the event will feature live music by local performers Joseph Montgomery and Emily Meaole, food available for purchase, and a contest for the best red, white, and blue outfit.

Toyota Tennessee donated $150,000 today to upgrade Middle Fork Bottoms State Park in Humboldt by funding an outdoor classroom for local children to explore nature.

The grant is expected to lead to more park improvements — a project that underscores Toyota’s commitment to giving back locally.

Jackson State Community College partnered with West Tennessee Healthcare to train 10 employees as Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in a fast-tracked 10-week course that combined 72 hours of classroom learning with a 160-hour clinical rotation.

The program achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the exam and sets the stage for a new cohort to begin in the fall.

Middle Fork Bottoms State Park will soon get an outdoor classroom and restoration work on 10 acres and a five-acre wildflower meadow—supported by a $150,000 Toyota Tennessee grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation.

The three-year project will help local children in Jackson learn about nature near Bulrush Lake.

Today, Lauren Saliba of the Greater Jackson Chamber joined a local show to discuss Leadership Jackson and share details on the initiative aimed at strengthening local leadership—inclusive of input from community stakeholders.

Athletes will compete at the 2025 Tennessee State Games this weekend in Jackson on the 14th and 15th with events including disc golf, cornhole, a 5K, and trail running.

The competitions will occur at local parks such as the Fairgrounds and The Bend.

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.

Jeff & Sheri Easter Concert

6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of GRAMMY® nominated gospel duo Jeff & Sheri Easter.