Jackson
Morning News
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison County Fire Rescue crews searched for two missing autistic children and found them safe on Sunday evening along Riverside Drive between Pope Road and Rochelle Road—rescue officials said quick community support helped locate the children. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials stated in court filings that suspect Austin Drummond, charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the Lake County killings, is believed to have possibly fled Tennessee after Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas were arrested as accessories while authorities offered a joint reward of $17,500 for leads. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies are searching today for dangerous fugitive Austin Drummond at West Jackson Baptist Church with helicopters, drones, and dogs while residents along Pipkin Road & Pleasant Plains Road are asked to send doorbell footage and three alleged accomplices have been arrested in connection with charges that include four counts of first degree murder, aggravated kidnapping & weapons charges. WNBJ 39
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pope School welcomed students back in its brand new building on Monday, Aug. 4—parents dropped off children as teachers guided them through new classrooms and learning spaces. The Jackson Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jackson announced on Monday that applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant — part of the Love Your Block program — are now open to community groups planning projects to improve neighborhood quality of life. The grants include two $5,000 awards, two $2,500 awards, and up to four $1,000 awards. 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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