Good morning, Jackson.

Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home held a ribbon cutting today at its new larger location as owners Read and Marcy Ronk welcomed community members to see enhanced services from traditional funerals to non-traditional options (including advanced planning).

The Denmark West Alumni Association gave out 48 backpacks with school supplies outside Denmark Elementary yesterday & unveiled a Blessing Box food pantry at 1945 Denmark-Jackson Road to support local families.

Habitat for Humanity Jackson celebrated its 40th anniversary today and will break ground for its 111th house while planning new affordable housing projects — officials say the nonprofit remains dedicated to serving lower-income residents.

Papa Murphy's has permanently closed all its Tennessee locations, including stores in Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga.

The shuttering (its Montreal-based owner, MTY Food Group, restructured after nearly $10 million in losses) marks a shift to focus on more profitable outlets.

King Beez energized downtown Jackson at night 7 of the Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series at the Jackson AMP amid light summer rain.

The series will continue on Aug. 21 with country musician Hope MacGregor set to perform.

At Union University's Carl Grant Events Center, women gathered for the second annual Ladies Luncheon co-hosted by the McAfee School of Business and the School of Adult and Professional Studies.

Keynote speaker Miriam Davis discussed leadership and passion as organizers planned to expand the event next year.

Cains for Literacy hosted its 3rd Annual Book Drive from May 15 to July 10—collecting books from local donors and giving them to Jackson children.

The foundation will hold more drives to honor Elverna Cain and support learning.

Health inspectors from the Tennessee Department of Health checked several West Tennessee restaurants from Aug.

3 to Aug. 7, and Jackson eateries like Nutrition By The Ballpark received top scores in routine food safety inspections.