Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Good morning, Jackson.
On Thursday in Jackson, first responders, officials and residents climbed over 2,000 stairs at Rockabillys Stadium + honored FDNY firefighters who sacrificed their lives on Sept.
11 while marking 25 years since the attacks.
Regional Inter-Faith Association will host its 21st Annual Canstruction gala featuring comedian Shawn Reynolds on Thursday, Sept.
24 at Carl Perkins Civic Center downtown. Local businesses, churches & schools will build large can sculptures whose donated cans will help fight hunger.
Jackson First United Methodist Church will celebrate its 200th anniversary on Sunday, Sept.
20 (200 South Church Street). The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon with a special worship service at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck at 11 a.m.
A Jackson community celebrated 11-year-old Christian Anderson’s birthday when cars honked and waved past his home (his mother said the surprise was extra special because he loves cars and is autistic).
The Greater Jackson Chamber launched MOMENTUM on Thursday — a regional public-private partnership aimed at boosting long-term economic growth with over $7 million already committed as it works toward an $8 million goal.
UT Martin announced its Future Skyhawks Roadshow schedule to help prospective students with admissions.
The tour starts Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Chattanooga and will visit Knoxville, Jackson, Dyersburg, Nashville, Memphis and end in Martin on Nov. 16.
Judge Blake Anderson, who served nearly 30 years on City Court, died Sept.
5 at age 71 and is honored by many local leaders. Funeral services begin today at First Presbyterian Church on North Highland with a lie in state from 10 a.m.+3 p.m.
On Thursday, over 10,700 residents lost power at 8:30 p.m. as crews from Jackson Energy Authority quickly restored service, though the cause is still unclear.
Jackson Christian’s football team remains undefeated with three wins and no losses after outscoring opponents 100 to 57, and will face another unbeaten team at St. George’s soon.
The Eagles (averaging over 30 points in each game) have maintained a high-scoring season.
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