Good morning, Jackson.

Beech Bluff Duck Days, the 2nd annual duck-themed community event, will take place on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Jackson.

Vendors, contests and family games will be featured and wristbands cost $10 (or $7 with three canned goods donated to Beech Bluff Baptist Church).

Stan Perkins, the last child of musician Carl Perkins, died Thursday in Jackson after a cancer diagnosis on June 29—he kept his father's legacy alive with regular performances of 'Blue Suede Shoes.' He is remembered by family including his late wife, Connie, who died on July 6.

Pageant contestants competed on Wednesday, Jul.

22 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center during the first night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, earning preliminary honors in segments such as Fitness & Wellness, Talent, and Evening Gown.

From July 20 to 24, health inspectors graded West Tennessee restaurants with scores ranging from 84 to 100 during routine and follow-up checks.

In Jackson, establishments like East Union Child Care and Burger King earned high ratings + reinforcing food safety standards.

West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital in Milan earned five-star ratings for both nurse and physician communication from the CMS patient survey (one of only five in Tennessee), reflecting patients’ praise for clear explanations and respectful care.

BlueCreek Apartments opened on July 23 as a new 54-unit affordable housing community featuring modern amenities, replacing a public housing site used for over 80 years.

THDA and Jackson Housing Authority invested $23 million to help families build stable lives in Jackson.

The Rockabillys offense got going to secure a win over Rex last night + the strong play brought renewed energy to the local team as they look ahead to upcoming games.