Good morning, Jackson.

The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition will hold a final procession in Jackson to honor a local WWII veteran's service — an event celebrating his lasting contributions to our community.

RIFA held its annual Canstruction 2026 event yesterday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson with Foundation Bank partnering — comedian Shawn Reynolds entertained as teams showcased creative can designs that included an NES Duck Hunt display and other themed art.

Jackson City Hall celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept.

18 with a traditional dance and a speech from Santiago's owner Natalia Cathey, and the International Food and Arts Festival will take place tomorrow at Jackson Fairgrounds with 90 vendors showcasing cultural traditions.

AAA says Jackson gas prices are over $4.17 per gallon — higher than in Nashville and Memphis.

Locals note that many drivers fill up outside town to avoid these steep costs.

Dr. Marlon King of Jackson-Madison County Schools was named the 2027 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year on Sept.

20 in Gatlinburg. He will represent the state at the upcoming AASA National Conference on Education in Atlanta.

Gen X and future retirees in Jackson are advised to build a reliable income stream by blending investments (bonds, TIPS, dividend stocks) with annuities as traditional pensions diminish.

Jean Chatzky recommends personal savings strategies to create a steady, future paycheck.

Health experts advise residents with digestive disorders in Jackson to bake proteins like chicken rather than fry them to ease gut discomfort.

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation in partnership with Nestlé Health Science offers a free online tool with over 500 gut-friendly recipes for those with sensitive digestive systems.

Positive Living Group hosted an open house at its new Neuro Feedback and Trauma Institute to offer trauma therapy and mental health services for local residents.

Founder Twana Miller said the nonprofit plans to remove financial barriers for uninsured & underinsured individuals.

The City of Jackson is offering a 12-week program to help people with prediabetes make healthier lifestyle changes.

The one-hour classes start Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at the South Jackson Community Center.

A global study from Mars finds that pet adoption faces hurdles due to concerns over a pet's health and behavior, and local shelters in Jackson are helping by providing detailed assessments and fee waivers (via the Mars Adoption Hub online).

Peyton Manning will join College GameDay on Sept.

26 at Ayres Hall and inside Neyland Stadium while Johnny Knoxville serves as guest picker. A UT student will try a 33-yard field goal in Pat McAfee’s Kicking is Easy contest with $1 million at stake & the Vols face Texas at noon on ABC.

Madison County high school football will feature a matchup as North Side (3 to 1, 2 to 1) visits Crockett Co. (4 to 1, 2 to 1); Crockett Co. won their last meeting 28 to 26 in 2025, and the game will test North Side's resolve on the field.