Good morning, Jackson.

The Regional Interfaith Association hosted a kickoff event Thursday at Baker Bros.

BBQ downtown with local band Blue-Eyed Sun to boost teams+ sponsors for building canned food sculptures. The Canstruction gala will showcase the sculptures on Sept. 24 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.

Today, Kroger (114) stores in Tennessee have stopped selling Red Bull as the chain works with suppliers to keep prices low, following the sell-out of the last stock in August and removal of promotional materials from its outlets.

Fans, friends and family gathered at Love and Truth Church in Jackson on Thursday to say goodbye to ‘Superstar’ Bill Dundee — a celebrated wrestling legend and mentor whose storied career, beginning in Scotland, left a lasting impact in the ring and on the local community.

Local business owners say rising gas prices are driving up operating costs+ landscaper Eddie Blaylock now pays $105 for a fill-up instead of $50, while daycare owner Carla Barnes uses smaller vehicles to cut expenses.

The Leaders Education Foundation held its annual Empowered gala Thursday evening in Jackson, honoring six West Tennessee educators and featuring bestselling author John O’Leary as keynote speaker.

Proceeds supported scholarship and grant programs for local students and teachers.

Jackson volunteers and Master Gardeners will meet at 8 a.m. this Saturday near the city parking lot at West Lafayette & North Highland, by Starbucks to add fall greenery to downtown.

Bring your own tools as water is provided, according to city Environmental Specialist Shantell Hoefling.

Jackson was chosen to join the NYU Housing Solutions Lab’s 2026 Homeless Response Peer Network (running Sept. through Feb.) where local leaders and hospital officials will work with national experts to improve homelessness services and form new community partnerships.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, and Jackson realtor Madaline Hudson says fixed-rate homeowners will remain unaffected while those refinancing may face higher costs — advice echoed in local discussions.

Homeowners are urged to delay new loans until better terms are available.

Jackson locals gathered at a memorial service to honor wrestling legend Bill Dundee, whose contributions to professional wrestling were celebrated during the event.

Jackson State Community College named Michael Winders interim athletic director in July.

He brings 22 years of experience (from playing baseball to coaching various sports) and will run athletic operations for six months as the college conducts a national search.

Jackson State named Michael Winders interim athletic director (Sept.

17) as the school prepares for the upcoming season; his appointment is expected to guide the athletics program forward.