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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jackson Parks and Recreation will host the Heart of the City Dance on Saturday evening downtown, where residents will enjoy live music from DJ Von and dance in front of City Hall—this free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.  WBBJ-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • Crime Stoppers is asking residents to help identify a suspect linked to several recent shoplifting incidents at local department stores — one person was seen leaving a dressing room with 10 shirts and many more on him.  WYN 106.9

CULTURE NEWS

  • Contestants competed on Saturday night in talent, fitness and evening gown at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson—19-year-old Lauren Salimbene from West-Minster University won the crown—and she earned a $50,000 scholarship.  WBBJ TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Governor Bill Lee released a statement today honoring Fred Smith, the FedEx founder who changed global shipping and touched many lives in Tennessee. He described Smith as a leader with a servant heart + his legacy, patriotism, and strong family bonds will inspire future generations + while offering prayers to the Smith family.  WYN 106.9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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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!

    Fri, 7/4/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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  • Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Jackson Rockabillys

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer for the hometown team as they face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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