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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gardening enthusiasts gathered at the University of Tennessee Agriculture Center for UT Gardens' Summer Celebration 2025 where a Hollywood theme set the stage for hands-on lessons on garden care. Sarah Poole and Rita Perry explained how to make appetizers with fresh produce — showing locals the benefits of growing their own food. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Farming season is in full swing across West Tennessee as local farmers take orders for pick-your-own sweet corn and several have already sold out, with Robert Gilliland praising the new 'Obsession' variety as sweeter than peaches & cream. The Humboldt Farmer's Market at 1512 Burrow Street opens Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 8 a.m., while the East family in Maury City offers corn at $7 a dozen. WBBJ-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tractor turned over on Highway 45 Bypass and North Parkway in Jackson, causing lane closures and traffic reroutes, and emergency crews arrived at 11 a.m. to clear the scene in about an hour—no injuries are reported. WBBJ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Arrington, founder and president of Arrington Funeral Directors, was honored on July 10 with his addition to the TFDA Wall of Fame—recognizing his decades of service in the funeral profession. The firm also celebrated 30 years in operation since its opening in June 1995, marking a long-standing commitment to the community. WYN 106.9
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School is starting soon and families in Jackson are preparing by taking advantage of free giveaways and discounts on supplies from local stores and nonprofits—events that include free backpacks, notebooks, and other essentials. R.O.T.O. Nation is among the groups hosting back-to-school bashes to help ensure every student begins class with what they need. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Renee Matthews said seniors in Jackson face new challenges from extreme weather — including wildfires, heat waves, flooding, and power outages. She warned that high heat and air pollution put older adults with asthma at increased risk — urging careful preparation. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Summer camps from across Jackson visited Jackson Central-Merry last Thursday for a youth health expo that taught healthy living and eating. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department and SWAG—featuring speakers like Rocky Miller and Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale—the event drew a few hundred campers. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Dr. Courtney Campbell of Stitches Veterinary shared pet health tips today after a new Synchrony study found that nearly 8 out of 10 pet owners in Jackson underestimated the lifetime cost of caring for pets—costs that may reach $61,000 for dogs and $48,000 for cats. WYN 106.9
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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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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.
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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.
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Dorothy in the Land of Oz
7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $25 each — Experience a dazzling family-friendly ballet adventure down the Yellow Brick Road.
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5th Annual Giraffe Awards
4-10:30 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticketed event — An elegant evening honoring heroes in behavioral health with dinner, live music, and dancing.
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