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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Historic First Baptist Church in Jackson is hosting a drive for school uniforms by collecting new or gently used black and white uniforms (adult small through 2X) for middle and high school students. The drive will run until August 3. WNBJ 39
- ➤ National Tire Safety Week is coming next week and local experts in Jackson advise drivers to check tire pressure, tread depth, and rotation before summer travel. Discount Tire manager Beau Freeman said using the penny test to see if Lincoln’s head is visible in the tread shows when tires need replacing — proper treads help keep vehicles safe. WNBJ 39
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Interstate 40 reopened between Tennessee and North Carolina on June 27 after a rockslide and flood closed the road on June 18—drivers now face one lane each way at a 40 mph speed limit as construction continues. The Jackson Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant inspection scores for West Tennessee food venues from June 20th to June 26th were released, and most locations earned a perfect score of 100—although Pickwick Pizza Company in Counce received an 82. This report covers establishments in several counties including Jackson, Carroll, and Chester, showing that most restaurants met high standards. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local rapper ARTIC released his single Blue Suede Shoes yesterday in Jackson as a tribute to Carl Perkins that mixes rockabilly and hip hop sounds. He will debut the song on July 26 at Jackson Rockabillys Stadium when opening for Yung Gravy as part of a larger album project planned for later this year. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National HIV Testing Day encourages people to learn their HIV status by using simple self-testing kits available online and in pharmacies — experts say early diagnosis is key since nearly 13% of Americans with HIV remain untested — a step that can connect patients to effective treatment and reduce stigma. WBBJ-TV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westview quarterback Graham Simpson said on June 26 that he received an offer from Alabama football (where his brother Ty plays) and he is one of 13 schools offering a spot as a Class of 2028 recruit. The Jackson Sun
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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