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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson celebrated 731 Day on July 31 — the local area code matched the date — with events including a family fun run, water balloon fight, baseball game at Rockabillys Stadium and the Made in Jackson event. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Denice Walton with RIFA joined the show to share details about the upcoming Pack the Bus event later in 2025. WYN 106.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Store opened its first physical store at 1410-F East Chester Street in east Jackson Thursday afternoon after five years as an online retailer selling Jackson apparel & hosting local vendors selling refreshments, crafts & artwork. The store now operates Friday through Tuesday starting at 11 a.m. and closes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. WYN 106.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant for Jamar Hardiman, wanted for skipping trial on multiple felony charges including drug and weapons offenses, at a Jackson home; instead he barricaded himself in the attic and his wife Crysta Hardiman was arrested for allegedly helping him hide — both have been booked into Madison County Jail. WNBJ 39
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 29, Cypress Grove Nature Park hosted its first research forum where local scientists presented studies on visitor trends, bird counts, and a new wasp species. Recreational Coordinator Darius Mullin said he hopes the forum (which also featured research by Lane College students) will become an annual event to connect local science experts. The Jackson Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Police Department launched its Bike Patrol Unit to patrol parks, neighborhoods and events like the Jackson International Food and Arts Festival after finishing a four-day training on June 31. The battery-powered bicycles will serve as extra patrols for certified officers and mark the first bike unit since the 1990s—designed to deter crime and boost community safety. The Jackson Sun
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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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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.
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The Jukes 30 Year Anniversary Concert
7:30 PM — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket info not specified — Celebrate 30 years of a cappella with The Jukes and special guests in an unforgettable night of music.
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Jackson City Fair
4-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Admission and ride wristbands — Experience five days of fun with rides, live shows, and a petting zoo.
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Hub City Hullabaloo
High-octane weekend — Aug 22-23 — Jackson Dragway LLC — Check out thrilling vintage drag racing and muscle car mayhem in Rockabilly's birthplace.
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Jackson City Fair
12-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience family fun and hot-air balloon rides at the first-ever Jackson City Fair.
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Project Management Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Jackson Chamber — Free entry — Connect with project management professionals over pizza and drinks while building your network.
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