Good morning, Jackson.

Habitat for Humanity Jackson started building its 111th home after a 40-year celebration; program recipient Queenie Chatman tossed dirt at the Pine Street site on Aug.

14 to mark her move from public housing. The nonprofit offers affordable homeownership through programs with zero-interest loans.

The Jackson city fair runs from Aug.

21 to 30 at Rockabillys Stadium and features carnival rides, midway games, fair food, live shows and animal exhibits. Free admission tickets are offered on Monday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Pinson Mounds State Arch.

Park in Madison will host a pollinator celebration featuring craft and educational vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a 5K run led by a park ranger with proceeds for its Honeybee Project.

The 2026 West Tennessee Comic Con is set at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson today and Sunday.

The two-day expo offers fans celebrity guests, gaming tournaments, and an expansive vendor floor.

Lane College installed Dr. Donald W.

Comer as its 11th president in Jackson. Comer, a local native + former Fortune 500 executive, will use his corporate experience to create new opportunities for students.

Jackson dispatchers advise residents on proper 911 use to keep emergency resources available (using phone locks and checking Emergency SOS settings) and all non-emergency calls should be directed to 311.

This guidance helps ensure that help reaches those who truly need it.

Health inspectors checked restaurants in West Tennessee from Aug.

17 to Aug. 21 and gave scores based on cleanliness and food safety. Many sites earned perfect 100 scores & some received lower marks, showing routine efforts to ensure safe dining for everyone.

On Friday night, Jackson Christian beat Union City 33 — 21 at home as freshman Karson Scott and running back Jay Pirtle led the offense with three touchdown runs and a key interception — an act that sealed the win in a hard-fought fourth quarter.

The TSSAA football season kicked off Friday, Aug.

21 and continues with games today and tomorrow across the region as local high schools recorded wins, close contests, and decisive victories — scores are posted as submitted to the state office.

Trinity Christian Academy kicked off its season with a 49-7 win over the Dresden Lions on Friday night.

Coach Darren Bowling praised his seniors and special teams for their strong play that set a confident tone for the campaign.