Good morning, Jackson.

According to an Action Network study based on reports from Oct.

2020 to today, McDonald’s ice cream machines in Tennessee show varied reliability (with Cleveland’s down nearly 47% of the time and Jackson’s only 5.3%).

Area Relief Ministries will host its free Family Fun Fest on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amp at the Market (91 New Market Street) as local residents enjoy live poetry, spoken word, line dancing, music, food trucks, and an info booth.

Flamin’ Yum Korean Barbecue and Shabu House opened Friday at noon at The Columns III, 17 Colonnade Blvd, offering Korean barbecue and shabu-shabu with robot servers.

The restaurant will soon add hot-pot soup, liquor, and a veggie bar (first 300 tables received a lucky glass cat piggy bank).

Shoppers in Jackson and West Tennessee can save money on back-to-school items during the state's tax-free weekend, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31 and ends Sunday, August 2 — qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers are exempt from state and local sales tax.

Early voting started today and Tennessee’s Honor Vote Program lets voters dedicate their ballots to a veteran or active-duty service member (voters who register online by Aug.

1 will receive a commemorative button celebrating America’s 250th birthday).

Dr. Chip Scott, a neurosurgeon at West Tennessee Healthcare, joined Jackson after training in Alabama and Dallas and now offers monthly office visits in McKenzie with plans to expand services to Paris while blending his art background with his medical skills to give patients a caring and creative touch.

CDC linked contaminated lettuce in Taco Bell menu items to cyclosporiasis cases in multiple states, and Madison County Health Department confirmed 44 local cases while Taco Bell worked to remove the tainted supply.

Planet Fitness in Jackson is offering a free summer gym program to help teens improve physical and mental health through August.

Trainer RJ Perkins says building healthy habits now can benefit them long term.

Health inspectors evaluated restaurants across West Tennessee last week—several Jackson spots received routine and follow-up inspections with scores ranging from 85 to 100.

The Tennessee Department of Health conducted these reviews from July 13 to 17 to ensure food safety standards are met.

Lane College named 68 athletes to its All-Academic team yesterday—acknowledging their academic and athletic achievements on campus.

The Rockabillys won their second game in a row on Friday night & are set to face a new opponent later this week as they build momentum for upcoming matchups.

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.