Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Jackson.
🎭 Culture
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park held its annual Bee Fest on Saturday with a 5K run/walk + a live bee exhibit, educational booths and local vendors, while the $20 entry fee supported the park’s Honey Project and Junior Ranger Camp.
Jackson hosted its 10th Ford Takeover event with car shows, a swap meet, vendors, music, and activities for the whole family.
The event ran from Thursday through Saturday at Rockabilly’s Stadium (organizer Caleb Richards said the event unites the performance community).
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Bethel Wildcats lost 48 to 7 against the Keiser Seahawks in their second game (the contest was held in Jackson).
The Rockabilly Ridge Bike Race saw around 500 middle+high school cyclists, including the local Augustine School Composite Team, racing at Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield as Saturday's first day wrapped up.
Bikers will hit the trails at 9 a.m. today for day two of the competition.
South Side lost a close contest at South Gibson Friday night, falling behind in the second half while both 0-3 teams fought for their first region win in Region 7-4A.
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter, who is honoring his girlfriend (diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer), made his first tackle on Sept.
12 at Georgia Tech and will donate $427 per tackle along with increased amounts for sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles, and defensive touchdowns this season.
The Huntingdon Mustangs won the postponed game against the Halls Tigers on Saturday in Huntingdon with a final score of 62 to 30 — the win boosts the team's hopes for upcoming contests.
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