Good morning, Jackson.

The Carl Perkins Civic Center will host Black Tie + Blue Jeans on August 2 at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser to support local heart health initiatives with community entertainment and fellowship.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to locate 16 year old Kourtney Lynn King who left her Jackson home on July 13 during the late evening and was last seen on July 14 at 7:43 a.m. near the picnic area at Beech Lake in Lexington walking north toward Highway 104; anyone with tips should call the sheriff at 731+423+6000, the Lexington Police at 731+968+2211, or Crime Stoppers at 731+424+8477.

Today, the first annual Summer Break Film, Acting and Production Camp begins at The Ned for teenagers aged 13 to 18, where they will learn film acting and production skills from local experts from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—camp organizers hope the program sparks a lasting interest in filmmaking.

The Jackson Animal Care Center will host Pets Rock!

Fest on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Fairgrounds at 800 S. Highland Ave.—the family-friendly festival will feature events such as Dock Dogs, a Doggie Foam Party, and the Weenie Dog Run, plus pet services like microchipping and spay/neuter vouchers with $5 tickets benefiting the spay/neuter program.

The Jackson Rockabillys announced that the Jackson City Fair will be held from August 20th to 24th in the Rockabillys Stadium parking lots and will feature carnival rides, food, and tethered hot-air balloon rides on August 23rd and 24th.

Universal Fairs will organize the event, marking the stadium’s first use for a fair (balloon ride tickets begin today with early booking advised).

Jackson-Madison County Library at 433 East Lafayette Street hosts a weekly event every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. where kids of all ages build with LEGO and DUPLO bricks + play board games.

The Jackson Choral Society invites singers to its first reading for the Fall concert 'The Labor of Hope' on August 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1st United Methodist Church + rehearsals will continue every Monday at Clayton Hall until the November 22 concert.

State Rep. Chris Todd is urging residents of House District 73 and all Tennesseans to participate in the upcoming back-to-school tax-free weekend, which will run from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.

The tax break covers clothing and shoes priced at $100 or less, school supplies under $100, and computers and tablets under $1,500—designed to help families prepare for the new school year.

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.

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.

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.

EmpowerEd: An Evening with Dr. John Delony

6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticket info available — Engage with insights from Dr. John Delony on leadership and education.