Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a 23-year-old woman, Dearrah Sanders, got another charge as an accessory after the fact in the Drummond investigation—she is held in Madison County Jail without bond after a grand jury indicted her on September 2. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ A Madison County grand jury indicted two additional individuals — Michell Araceli Ovelis and Erik Jermain Wise Jr. — on accessory after the fact charges for helping Austin Drummond avoid arrest in connection with Lake County homicides after his capture in Jackson on August 5. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson residents will enjoy 'Let It Beatles' at The Ned on October 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.—the tribute features Wes Henley sharing personal Beatles stories and rare trivia while focusing solely on the music. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson City Council met Tuesday to discuss banning synthetic Kratom, a substance often sold at gas stations and convenience stores and linked to over 2,000 deaths nationwide—passing an 8 to 0 resolution asking the state of Tennessee to ban it. WNBJ 39
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Following a city council vote on September 2, the rezoning of a 5.03-acre lot at 191 Vann Drive was approved for planned unit commercial use to allow a mix of retail and residential projects—further studies on traffic, stormwater, and permits will be conducted before construction begins. The development may boost property tax revenues for the city. The Jackson Sun
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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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Disciple Concert in Jackson, TN
7-11 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch Disciple live in concert supporting Skillet with high-energy performances and a message of faith.
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