Jackson
Morning News
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson's Positive Living Group hosted the 5th annual Giraffe Awards at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Saturday from 4 to 10. The gala honored local heroes with festivities—red carpet, cocktail hour, dinner, music and dancing—celebrating efforts that uplift the community. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Theatre Company staged a two-person performance titled 'The Last 5 Years' at Turntable Coffee Counter in Jackson on Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring Cade Jett & Dana Mann. The theatre company will present additional shows from August 15 to 17 with tickets priced at $25. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Tennessee Healthcare celebrated 75 years on Sunday when it held an invitation-only luncheon at Jackson Madison County General Hospital from 2 p.m.+4 p.m. The organization grew from a 123-bed community hospital to a 642-bed center offering top neonatal and heart care and now serves 19 rural counties in West TN. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration reported that 803 cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies sold at Target are being recalled due to potential wood contamination that may cause temporary health issues—this recall includes products sold in Tennessee. The recall was initiated by Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp and remains ongoing. The Jackson Sun
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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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