Jackson
Morning News
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In July, Jackson’s Bowls for the Hungry fundraiser raised over $8,000 to help local residents purchase essential items—Area Relief Ministries said the funds would support those facing financial challenges. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Police Department is investigating after a 31-year-old Hispanic man was found with stab wounds on Muse Street in the early hours of Sunday—he was pronounced dead at the scene. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Kourtney King and 16-year-old Shirley Britt, who went missing Sunday and may be headed toward Memphis as the TBI works with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to issue alerts and ask for public help. WBBJ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a weekly book club for homeschooling families each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at its 433 East Lafayette Street location—families read a selected book at home then gather to discuss the story, play games, and take part in creative activities with registration required. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Shea Brown from the Leaders Education Foundation joined a local show—inviting West Tennessee teachers to apply for educator grants today. WYN 106.9
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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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Wildflowers and Wetlands Exploration
10 AM – 12 PM — Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park — Free entry — Discover the area's natural and cultural history while enjoying a serene stroll.
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Arsenic and Old Lace Production
7:30 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a darkly comedic tale of charming sisters mixing charity with chaos.
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