Good morning, Jackson.

Tate Cronin (Marketing and Communications Specialist with the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center) joined the show to share details on the upcoming 2025 Summer Celebration.

Firefighters and volunteers are setting up parking spaces, a stage, portable restrooms and a fireworks base at Jackson Regional Airport for the 12th Annual Firefighters Freedom Festival, which will offer water attractions and rides for kids.

Today, gates open at 4 p.m. and live music begins at 5 p.m., and the event is free except for food purchases.

TDOT is planning road construction and repairs across West Tennessee from July 2 to July 9 that will affect several routes.

Interstates and state highways will have no lane closures during the holiday travel period from July 3 at 12:00 noon to July 7 at 6:00 a.m. (work includes projects on I-40, SR-69, and SR-1 in several counties).

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett—along with the Tennessee Hospital Association and Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association—today reminded parents to use the free 'Baby in the Back' car hangtag program to help prevent heat-related illnesses and child deaths.

The hangtag acts as a visible reminder for drivers to check their vehicles, and nearly 600,000 have been requested so far.

Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley will receive the Excellence in Police Services Award from the Tennessee Municipal League in August—recognizing his strong leadership and commitment to the community.

He was also named Chief of the Year in 2024—crediting his department’s teamwork and the principles of community policing, collaborative policing, and constitutional policing.

Local health experts warn Jackson residents not to leave food out for more than one hour during today's Fourth of July cookouts when temperatures exceed 90°F.

They advise keeping cold dishes on ice+using separate utensils to prevent cross-contamination and food poisoning.

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.

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.

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.

Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Cost not specified — Cheer for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Cape Catfish.

A Night of Celebration with Dottie Peoples

5-7 p.m. — Macedonia Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of faith and family with the Gospel trailblazer, Dottie Peoples.