Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson marked Hispanic Heritage Month with a City Hall event held Friday.

Local leaders noted that the celebration and the upcoming International Food and Arts Festival offer residents a chance to appreciate diverse cultural traditions.

Community members gathered Friday night at Catbird Studio to celebrate foster families and launch Foster Friendly Madison County.

The program connects foster families with local businesses offering discounts and churches building support teams.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa hosted its annual Charity Day at 788 Vann Drive in North Jackson on Friday, Sept.

18. The car wash pledged 100% of proceeds to the STAR Center, aimed to wash 200 vehicles & offered family activities until 8 p.m.

Community members gathered on the Madison County Courthouse lawn yesterday to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring over 81,000 Americans still missing.

City and county leaders joined veterans and National Guard representatives (the event is held each third Friday in September) in a respectful tribute.

Gateway Bouquet, a large archway by Memphis-based artist Suzy Hendrix, was unveiled today at the Foundry Event Center in downtown Jackson as a new, colorful entry to the Farmers’ Market (the event also featured a light lunch and a gallery exhibit titled Illuminate at Havner’s Frame Shop).

Discovery Park of America is hosting a two-day festival celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

Today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the park’s south side features a contest with dancing, singing and storytelling along with art and craft demonstrations.

Drivers in Jackson feel the pinch at the pump as Tennessee gas prices averaged $4.07 per gallon this week (up 16 cents since last week) while the national average climbs to about $4.46 and diesel nears $6, affecting trucking costs.

Commuters are rethinking travel to conserve fuel.

A Walk to End Alzheimer’s is planned for today at Rockabillys Stadium with registration at 8 a.m. and the walk starting at 9 a.m.—this event ties into World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept.

21 as it raises awareness on early symptoms and caregiver support.

Madison County high school football will feature South Side, 0-4, facing Liberty, 4-0, after Liberty won the previous meeting 41-0 — all eyes will be on local standout Jacoby Burton.

Tennessee high school football scores from Sept.

18 have been released by state officials, covering games in west Tennessee and other local regions. The TSSAA scoreboard shows how teams performed in regional contests as well as regular season matchups.