Jackson
Morning News
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 31, President Kimbery Jones, Immediate Past President Mechelle Moragne, former International Trends and Services Facet Chair LaTarsha Hanna Huff and Co-Chair Cheryl Turner of the Jackson Chapter of the Links presented donations from the International Fashion Show proceeds to community organizations—giving two $1000 scholarships to Lane College international students and $1000 each to the JMC Branch of NAACP, SAACA, United Way of Jackson and Gambia. WBBJ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Jackson man on Friday and charged him with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in connection with the ongoing search for Austin Drummond—he was booked into Lake County Jail without bond. WBBJ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, I-Care hosted a Back to School Summit at Destiny Church in Jackson starting at 10 a.m., where Councilman Johnny Dodd spoke and JPD warned about fentanyl dangers. Other speakers including Dr. Shemon Reeves discussed mental health and academic success — they also offered door prizes and school uniform vouchers to local families. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Friends of Heart Gala returned to the Hub City at the Carl Perkins Civic Center—where guests enjoyed a silent auction, cocktails, and a plated dinner—and managing director Sarah Smith said the funds—kept locally—will support AED access and youth heart screenings in our area. WBBJ-TV
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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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