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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson City Fair is live today at Rockabilly Stadium as families enjoy rides, games, and food — the event will continue through Saturday. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls where fraudsters use real names and numbers—such as Sergeant Jason Lewis—to claim you owe fines and ask for payment by cash withdrawals, money orders, or gift cards, and they urge anyone who receives such a call to report it immediately by calling 731-423-6000. WYN 106.9
- ➤ On August 22, Jackson police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at the 600 block of Roosevelt Parkway—finding a man with a gunshot wound who was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died as investigators work to determine if the shooting was targeted. WYN 106.9
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wendy Hendrix, a kindergarten teacher at Parsons Elementary School, was named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery after 29 years of teaching. She said her creative methods—like using fun snacks during lessons—help students learn letters and words easily. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Madison Academic Magnet High School was named the number one public high school in West Tennessee by Niche.com – it ranked fifth among magnet schools and seventh overall in the state. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Tennessee volunteer fire departments received a total of $2 million during a check presentation in Hub City to update worn-out equipment. The grant—made possible by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly—will support 47 stations, and the application period for next year’s $25 million funding opens in November. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant inspection scores for West Tennessee from August 15 to August 21 show that many Jackson spots earned high marks with most scores in the 90s and 100. A few places, like Rivals Sports Bar, got lower scores—indicating different food safety results across the region. WBBJ-TV
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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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