Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A billboard along the 45 Bypass in Jackson now displays 'Believe the children. Not the predators.' It was updated by Indivisible Jackson after previously urging the release of Epstein files—#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles and is rented until early September. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Scarlet Rope’s annual Wingfest will take place on Saturday, October 25 at Hub City Brewing, 250 West Main Street from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a wing-cooking contest where local teams compete for bragging rights. The fundraiser, presented by Christian Brothers Automotive, will offer live entertainment and silent auctions to support survivors of sexual exploitation — uniting the community for a good cause. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals and Jackson Police arrested 22-year-old Demetrius Moore on August 27 — he was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder for his role in a May 14 fatal shooting — after he jumped from a second-story window at the Royal Arms Apartment Complex and was taken to Madison County Jail. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ A 19-year-old suspect named Micheal Hunt has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting 22-year-old Sherman Mays on Roosevelt Parkway on August 22 and is set to appear in Jackson City Court for arraignment today. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Hidden Tracks has released a live music schedule for West Tennessee — spanning August 27 to September 2 — that features numerous local performances. The lineup includes piano sessions, karaoke and live bands — at venues in Jackson and nearby towns — to entertain local music fans this week. WYN 106.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Congressman David Kustoff met with local restaurant owners in Jackson at a roundtable to talk about issues like labor shortages, high prices, and new tax rules. The meeting brought together operators from restaurants representing more than 600 local jobs — a vital part of the local economy. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Jackson are invited to attend an overdose awareness event on Tuesday, September 2 at Liberty Park—24 Channing Way—from 6 to 7 p.m. The event features recovery speakers, overdose prevention resources and a remembrance ceremony and is funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. WBBJ-TV
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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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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series Featuring Lolo
7:30-9 p.m. — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Free entry — Celebrate the musical legacy of Jackson with a lively performance at an award-winning venue.
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Tennessee Firefighters Association Conference 2025
12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson — Registration fees apply — Connect with first responders for valuable training and community-building activities across three days.
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Union Family Weekend 2025
Various times — Union University — Ticketed events — Celebrate with family through fun activities, food trucks, and a fireworks display.
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11th Jackson International Food and Art Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of cultures through food, arts, and crafts at this annual festival.
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