Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson’s First Fridays event will return to Jackson Walk on September 5 from 5—7:30 p.m.—visitors will shop local businesses, view art vendors and enjoy live music and food trucks. Organizers said additional dates are scheduled for October 3, November 7 and December 5. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The Jackson City Fair kicked off yesterday at Rockabillys Stadium — hosted by the Jackson Rockabillys — and carnival rides, a petting zoo, and hot air balloon rides opened on Wednesday afternoon. Visitors can catch live acts like a motorcycle highwire stunt and Globe of Death performance before the fair ends on Sunday. WBBJ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hitachi Energy announced a $97 million investment to expand its Alamo facility, which will add 100 jobs and boost transformer component production for global markets—local and state officials call the project a major win for West Tennessee. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FBI investigated a Snapchat post shared by a Munford Middle student that reportedly originated from a Crestview Middle student in Covington and posted near Munford High School’s parking lot on Wednesday, which prompted a lockdown that was lifted just before 9:30 a.m.—Homeland Security assisted the probe. WNBJ 39
- ➤ District Attorney General Danny Goodman urged patience in the ongoing Drummond case—he said all evidence will be presented in court and his office will seek the death penalty against the accused, with his next court appearance scheduled for September. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Crime Stoppers is seeking Nicolas Robinson, a suspect in a robbery that occurred August 1 who has an active warrant from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office—any tips should be shared with authorities. WYN 106.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several law enforcement agencies will work together to conduct a traffic enforcement campaign along Highway 22 — stretching from the Kentucky state line to Mississippi — with the effort funded by a Highway Safety Office grant and set to begin on Friday, August 29 to help drivers have a safe Labor Day weekend. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson Police Department launched its eight-week Citizen Academy on August 20 to teach basics of criminal law and community policing and build trust with locals. The next session will begin in Spring 2026. WNBJ 39
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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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