Good morning, Jackson.

During harvest season, farm equipment such as tractors, cotton pickers and combines share our roads as Ag and Natural Resources agent Daniel Wiggins in Crockett advises drivers to slow down and leave extra space on two-lane roads.

He added that farmers usually pull over when traffic grows heavy and drivers must watch for flashing lights at night—measures meant to keep everyone safe.

Job seekers visited the Carl Perkins Civic Center Tuesday for the 2025 Fall Career Expo and submitted resumes to over 30 employers—including the Jackson Police Department, West Tennessee Healthcare, and the Department of Child Services.

United Way of West Tennessee announced the West Tennessee Story Fund— a monthly giving program that supports local literacy programs in 15 counties.

Monthly donations at levels of $5, $10, $20, $50, or $100 will help deliver books and reading tools to children and families.

Local high schools, including Milan High School, are using a Rapsodo system to capture slow-motion video—coaches said it improves pitching release and hitting angles while tracking progress from middle school upward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Union Family Weekend 2025

Various times — Union University — Ticketed events — Celebrate with family through fun activities, food trucks, and a fireworks display.

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.

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.

Drake White's Keep It Movin' Tour

7-10 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Cost not specified — Experience a night of country soul with the inspirational Drake White performing live.