Good morning, Jackson.

Families, runners and walkers will join Racing So They Can Ride on Saturday, Sept.

19 at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Jackson, raising funds for Rein-Bow Riding Academy to cover therapeutic horseback riding costs for local families.

Retailers including Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy are launching Labor Day sales with discounts on mattresses & appliances.

Local shoppers can take advantage of these deals now through Labor Day weekend to upgrade their homes before fall.

Councilman Johnny Dodd is leading a male mentoring tour called Men on the Move at Isaac Lane Elementary School on Friday morning (the program will expand to 45 local schools to connect young students with positive role models).

On Thursday morning, Peabody High School students took part in the Arrive Alive tour (led by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office) to learn safe driving with a VR simulator.

The event focused on building habits that help reduce teen accidents.

Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads held its first burial under the new GREEA law (expanding eligibility for Guard and Reserve members) when Spc.

5 Gary Wayne Hill was interred on Thursday. Gov. Bill Lee signed the law on April 27 and military dignitaries attended the ceremony.

Retired Jackson Police Chief Larry Price, who dedicated nearly 38 years to serving the community starting in 1972, died at age 79.

He served as interim chief in 2009 and later volunteered as a chaplain, leaving a lasting impact on local law enforcement.

Local communities will gather on Aug.

31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Amp on New Market Street to remember those lost to overdose and boost prevention efforts (25 years on, still needed).

Jackson-Madison County Schools did a free lead testing program in schools and child care centers; high levels were found in 13 sites in June, but lower levels were seen in July, and officials notified parents and advised flushing water for safe use.

Tennessee high school football Week 2 scores from Friday, Aug.

28 show statewide results including a Jackson contest where JCM won 36-7 over South Side (local fans celebrated the victory). Scores from teams across west Tennessee and beyond are now posted as the season continues.