Good morning, Jackson.

A Dairy Queen in McKenzie is holding a fundraiser where 15% of proceeds from burgers, hot dogs, and Blizzards will support the local Shop with a First Responder program, and a similar event is on today at McDonald's at 15910 Highland Drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Firefighters with the Jackson Fire Department rescued a kitten that became stuck in a truck's engine compartment on Wednesday by using Rescue 2 to safely extract it.

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry named Tennemo Rice—produced by Tennemo Rice Family Farm & Mill in Dyersburg—the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee on Wednesday during its Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon at the Made in Tennessee Building after nearly 80,000 public votes.

A new LendingTree study finds that eight of the top 10 fastest-growing boomtown metros are in the South, with Nashville reaping benefits from a low cost of living and a pro-business climate.

The report notes that companies such as In‐N‐Out Burger plan to expand in Tennessee & boost local growth.

Sharon School teacher Michaela Frederick was named Tennessee Early Educator of the Year after being chosen as one of 10 honorees from 1,800 nominees.

She received a $1,000 award and will later enjoy a Lakeshore Learning shopping spree in Nashville — marking a local success in early education.

Jackson State Community College hosted the West Tennessee Nuclear Summit Wednesday to assess local workforce needs for expanding nuclear energy, noting the industry requires electricians, welders, and logistics workers.

Leaders said current training programs in maintenance technology and transportation can prepare students for future jobs.

Tennessee Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive two payments this month because the November check is sent early on Oct.

30 due to the holiday shift; Social Security payments are scheduled on Oct. 1, 14, 21, and 28 across the region.

Tennessee residents will set their clocks back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.

1 because the Senate has not scheduled a vote on making daylight saving time permanent, so the state trigger law will not activate (federal approval remains pending).