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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority donated hair care products to the Dream Center on Saturday at Delta Center at 96 Oneal Street in Jackson—these supplies are reserved for young African-American women and children who need them. Counselor Scott Thorson collected the donations while Tamesha Murphy said each contribution supports the center’s programming. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The annual RIFA Pack the Bus event took place Saturday across Jackson—drop-off sites included Kroger on University and Stonebrook Place, Sam’s Club, and Walmart North and South Highland—to collect easy-to-prepare food items that help fill weekend meal gaps for local students. WBBJ-TV
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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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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series - Smooth Jazz Progressions
7:30-9 p.m. — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Free admission — Celebrate the rich musical legacy of West Tennessee with smooth jazz under the stars.
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Virtuoso Unveiled
7:30 PM — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling showcase of technical brilliance from the Jackson Symphony's 65th Season kickoff.
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