Jackson
Morning News
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at GSM Outdoors in Parsons on Aug. 30th forced evacuations and caused minor burns and heat exhaustion to firefighters treated at Henderson County Community Hospital while air tests showed no bad chemicals — officials say residents should stay away — as the building still smolders. WYN 106.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tipsters reported that police chased a red car starting in Madison County and entering Gibson County—and a wreck possibly involving a police vehicle occurred in Gibson County, officials said. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 35th Annual African Street Festival by SAACA is happening in Jackson this weekend and has offered music, storytelling, tribal drum lessons, art, vendor booths, and local group information. It ended Saturday with an 8:30 p.m. show by Nashville’s Higher Ground Band—today it continues with more fun starting at 11 a.m. at the T.R. White Sportsplex. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Thrive Wellness Expo kicked off at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Madison Downs Event Center in Jackson and offered community members information from holistic wellness providers, meditation coaches, chiropractors, doulas, and counselors. Guest speaker Heather Brooke urged more accessible mental health services for youth—organizers include 101.5 WNWS-FM News Talk Jackson, Hub City Doula, and What’s Happening Jackson. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WBBJ recapped high school football games for Football Friday Night Week 3—presenting scores and key plays from local teams. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Football Friday Night is back — voters can now select the Player of the Week and Team of the Week from choices including Duece Lawrence, Levi Wilkinson, Cole Brown, South Side, USJ, and Bruceton. WYN 106.9
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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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