Jackson
Morning News
Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Civil War Navy Kids Camp will happen at Shiloh National Military Park from June 30 through July 3 for children ages 8—12. The camp offers hands-on naval history lessons, including artillery simulations—families must call the park visitor center to register. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jax-Mac Festival took place Saturday at the Amp in Jackson from 2 to 8 p.m. and featured local artists, food trucks, vendors and games for family-friendly fun. Don’t Waste My Time Music Inc.+ a nonprofit record label that supports local musicians+ organized the event to lower studio costs and spur collaboration. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ On Sunday at 3 p.m., the opening ceremony for Miss Volunteer America Pageant took place in Jackson, Tennessee, where 51 state titleholders were introduced (each carrying their state flag and state princess). Preliminaries begin on June 18 and the finals start on June 21. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sunday saw a two-day disc golf tournament at Bend on Highland at 40 Match Point Drive that began on Saturday and ended Sunday morning as part of the State Games of Tennessee. More than 20 players competed over two rounds and winners in each division received gold, silver, or bronze medals. WBBJ-TV
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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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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.
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Cheerleader America USA Competition
All day — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Check website for details — Join the excitement as cheer teams compete in Jackson for Season 3.
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