Good morning, Jackson.

Our Jackson Home will host a journal release and 731 Day celebration on July 31 at Hub City Brewing.

The event will feature live music from Izzy Arthurs, food from local vendors such as Seb’s Shaved Ice and Uncle FatDog’s Food Truck + deals from 20 businesses.

Blue Bell Creameries served free ice cream to EMTs and first responders on Thursday at the Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency — part of National Ice Cream Month — and introduced a new Chocolate Molten Lava Cake flavor now available in local stores.

Dream Center of Jackson hosted its annual “That’s Amore” fundraiser at Union University on Thursday evening.

Nearly 400 local residents attended to support housing, food & utilities for women and children fleeing abuse.

Blue Bell Ice Cream launched its new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor with vanilla sprinkles, cake pieces, and sundae sauce swirled in.

The company recognized first responders on July 16 and will celebrate National Ice Cream Month on July 19 — adding sweet local flavor.

Leaders Education Foundation announced that the Workforce Readiness Scholarship presented by Dixie is now available for students at West Tennessee community colleges (including TCAT and Moore Tech), offering up to $1,000 for school expenses; applications run from July 16 until midnight July 31.

Smoke from over 830 Canadian wildfires is drifting into several northern states and meteorologist Charles Dalton said the haze may soon affect air quality in Tennessee — as it has in past years.

State Rep Chris Todd is urging Madison County residents to save on back-to-school items during Tennessee’s sales tax holiday weekend, which runs from July 31 at 12:01 a.m. until August 2 at 11:59 p.m. Shoppers may buy clothes, shoes, supplies (up to $100) and tech for personal use online or in-store.

Tennessee law prohibits lassoing fish, so local anglers must use rod and reel or approved tools when fishing.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) sets catch limits and size rules to help maintain healthy fish populations.

Madison County Health is urging Jackson residents to get vaccinated after the state confirmed its first two measles cases this year.

Officials say the two-dose MMR vaccine is more than 95% effective and that a red rash starting on the face is an early sign of the disease.

High school football teams gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton last night for a 731 Sports Network preview day and discussed expectations for the upcoming season, using last season as a building block for future plans.

Jackson Rockabillys vs. Terre Haute Rex

7-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the local team battle it out against the Terre Haute Rex in an exciting baseball showdown.

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant Week

Throughout the week — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Admission varies — Celebrate scholarship and community service while watching delegates compete for Miss Tennessee Volunteer.