Good morning, Jackson.

The City of Jackson welcomes the AmeriCorps NCCC volunteer group to work on local projects.

Team leader Matias Lopez said the group will soon help improve civic spaces (residents already look forward to the benefits).

Tennessee Industrial Printing teams up with Operation Christmas Child for the 2026 holiday season to pack 100 shoeboxes for children in need.

Donations can be dropped off at TIPS or via the Amazon Wishlist until Nov. 16, and a packing party will be held (Nov. 18, 4 p.m.) at the facility.

James Wyatt of the Jackson Symphony delivered donuts to the police department to thank officers for their service after the America 250 Starlight Symphony celebration ran over the weekend in Jackson.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Sen. Ed Jackson, Rep. Chris Todd and Rep. Johnny Shaw announced a $19,762 technology grant—set to update desktop computers—to help the Jackson-Madison County Library expand digital access for residents.

Tennessee’s gubernatorial candidates offer differing views on the recently expanded Education Freedom Scholarships.

Blackburn supports extending the program to let parents choose schools while Green proposes increasing public school funding and investing in rural education as part of the ongoing debate ahead of the election.

Asian lady beetles, which look like ladybugs but are brown/orange with a white M marking, will soon seek warmth in homes as fall cools the air.

Homeowners are advised to seal cracks (especially around windows and doors) to help prevent infestations.

Beginning Oct. 1, Tennessee SNAP recipients will get a cost-of-living bump (families of three see an extra $23) while the state begins paying 75% of administrative costs, a change that may strain budgets and affect other programs.

Tennessee high school highlights diving TD catches and kick return touchdowns from Sept.

25 games, and fans can vote for the plays of the week; the poll closes Oct. 2.

On Sept. 28, former Tennessee linebacker Al Wilson recalled his role on the 1998 national championship team and shared a memory at the Knoxville Quarterback Club — including a prank on coach John Chavis over a Notre Dame visit — to honor a bond that shaped his career.