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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson marked 95 years of service since it was founded in 1930 during the Great Depression—operating at its longstanding East Main Street location, it continues to offer compassionate care to local families. WYN 106.9
- ➤ On Labor Day, North Side High School students volunteered to hand out food boxes at the Hope Center in East Jackson—this facility serves over 450 children each week. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony and Tiffany Gray will lead a special morning service at Believers Fellowship on September 21 at 10 a.m. at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson + the husband-and-wife duo has built a flourishing ministry since 2010 by sharing the gospel through music and heartfelt testimony. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The University of Memphis Lambuth MD Anderson Planetarium will host Hubble Vision on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with doors opening 15 minutes early and free parking available at the Hyde lot on Maple Street—attendees will see images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. WNBJ 39
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Conger swore in a new Youth Council this morning at City Hall—high school juniors from local schools joined experienced members who have led projects like trash for cash pick-ups and fundraisers for the animal care center. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The Jackson City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday morning and approved a second reading to rezone 191 Vann Drive to a planned commercial district while recognizing students on the Mayor’s Youth Council. The council also transferred funds to the senior center and voted to send a resolution asking the state to ban synthetic kratom — actions that will require further reviews and studies. 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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