Jackson
Morning News
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Hub City BBQ Festival began Friday in Jackson as teams set up smokers and grills to compete for the grand prize + drew crowds downtown. The two-day event continues today. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The 7th annual Jacob Barker Music Festival has joined with the 2025 Hub City BBQ Festival to raise funds for Make-A-Wish—Ronnie Barker will present a check today at 6:45 p.m. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ A nonprofit gathered in Pinson to support Youth Town — volunteers cooked meals, power washed, landscaped, and built essential facilities for residents and staff. Leaders said this work shows the group’s ongoing commitment to improving local communities. WBBJ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Recent restaurant inspections in West Tennessee from September 26 to October 2 show many Jackson establishments scoring high—several at 100—while a few, like The Hungry Shack, earned lower marks such as 82. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Sonoco held the grand reveal of its new industrial packaging facility on Friday at its Jackson site—showcasing a two-year, $10 million upgrade that added automation and robotics with help from local engineering and construction firms. The event also featured the city's official proclamation of October 3 as Sonoco Day. WBBJ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ WRAP partnered with community leaders during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hosting a resource fair, food trucks, and an awareness walk at Jackson City Hall and in Lexington to honor survivors. The nonprofit will hold its second annual Purple Sand Project on October 7—adding further support for those affected by domestic violence. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the third annual Hub City Film Festival is underway at theCO with roughly 25 films shown including Color Book, which featured a panel discussion, and the event will host the Filmmaker’s Roundtable this afternoon—organizers plan a community documentary in partnership with Our Jackson Home. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson Arts Council announced a schedule of October arts and culture events in Jackson from Oct 1 to Oct 30—this includes art exhibits at local galleries, a book sale, film festivals, and a Harvest Moon Ball today at First Presbyterian Church. Recurring monthly programs at the Jackson Madison County Library and other venues also give residents more chances to enjoy art, music and literature. WYN 106.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rickela Reed, a 4th Grade teacher at Arlington Elementary in Jackson, was named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery—she has taught for five years—and uses fun lessons and games to build strong student bonds. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Jackson Central-Merry High School held its first homecoming game on the new Hub City Field Friday night—energizing the football team, alumni, and community as school officials said the event marked a new chapter for future games on the field. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USPS will raise prices for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and USPS Ground Advantage from October 5 until January 18, 2026—its price hikes aim to cover extra handling costs while ensuring operations continue during the government shutdown. The Jackson Sun
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Drake White's Keep It Movin' Tour
7-10 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Cost not specified — Experience a night of country soul with the inspirational Drake White performing live.
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Lane College Dragons vs. Miles College Golden Bears
2-6 p.m. — Lane College — VIP tickets available — Catch the action as the Dragons face off against the Golden Bears and enjoy exclusive benefits.
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