Jackson
Morning News
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, residents gathered at City Hall in Jackson for the 2025 Selfie Day despite the heat, and Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2026 Meghan Poor joined in the festivities. The city asked everyone to post their photos online with hashtags #CityHallSelfie and #JacksonTN. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Between 12 a.m. on 8/11 and 8 a.m. on 8/12, several individuals were booked into the Madison County Jail for charges including criminal trespass, failure to appear, and evading arrest (booking does not imply guilt according to jail staff). WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 35th Annual African Street Festival will take place on Labor Day weekend—August 29-31—at T.R. White Sportsplex on 304 North Hays Avenue in Jackson, and the free event is hosted by SAACA. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new COVID variant called Stratus spread in Tennessee and across the U.S. and became the third most common strain—data shows it grew from 0% to 14% in recent months while experts noted it causes hoarseness but no distinct symptoms. The CDC said vaccines remain effective and early trends show low emergency room visits in Tennessee. 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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