Good morning, Jackson.

The Regional Inter-Faith Association held its 15th Pack the Bus event on Aug.

15 in Jackson, raising 14,206 pounds of food to support Snack Backpacks for at-risk kids fighting weekend hunger. RIFA volunteers set up at grocery store parking lots, including Kroger + Food Giant, to prompt donations.

Jackson City Fair begins today at Rockabillys Stadium for a ten-day run featuring carnival rides, games, fair food, a petting zoo, and a grizzly bear show+free parking and downloadable tickets are offered online.

Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Kids Belong will celebrate 1,000 Foster Friendly businesses supporting foster families on Tuesday, Aug.

25 at 2 p.m. in the Old Supreme Court Chamber (State Capitol in Jackson).

United Way has invested more than $562,000 in community impact grants to support local nonprofits.

The funding will help these groups expand services to meet the needs of Jackson families.

Leaders Credit Union in Jackson offers customers a voucher for four free tickets that can be picked up at a local branch before Leaders Day at the Memphis Zoo on Sept.

12.

The Carnegie Center for Arts and History will host a public Writers' Night on August 29 featuring award-winning local authors Patricia L.

Hamilton and Christine Bailey at 305 East College Street. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Greenfield Yellowjackets won a match against McEwen last week with a final score of 16 to 6, using a mix of running and passing plays plus a strong defense.

Coach Don Pitt said the team will focus on defense in upcoming games.

Madison County high school football Week 1 offers matchups including JCM at North Side (with players Kavaris Massey and Ben Mendez), Milan at South Side, USJ at Northpoint, Dresden at TCA, Liberty at Innovation Aca, and Union City at JCS as teams work to build cohesiveness after roster changes.