Jackson
Morning News
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson launched the new Connect App that lets residents report issues and access city services, while neighborhood improvement voting is open until Oct. 6 at noon on the city's website. Cypress Grove Nature Park held its 40th anniversary celebration on Oct. 4 with guided tours and crafts. The Jackson Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toyota Tennessee hosted its 2025 Family Fun Day event Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its 301 James Lawrence Road facility — employees and families enjoyed games, rides, a car show, facility tours and a BBQ cook off with awards. WBBJ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from across the region competed in the 3rd Annual Toyota Tennessee Hub City Robo Rumble at Jackson State Community College on Saturday—48 teams tested their design, coding, and teamwork skills on a 12 by 12 Vex Robotics field. Winners will advance to the state championship at Austin Peay State University early next year. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football Friday Night Week 7 invites local fans to vote for both Player of the Week and Team of the Week — with candidates including Cayden Creech, Kenton Smith, and Lakelvin Cole and teams like JCM, TCA, and USJ featured in the poll. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson Central-Merry Cougar football team opened its new stadium at Hub City Central with a dominating homecoming game last night—marking a historic moment for the community. The Jackson Post
- ➤ Trinity Christian edged Jackson Christian 31-28 in a tightly contested D-II-A region game, keeping the rivalry sharp as both teams played hard. The Jackson Post
- ➤ WBBJ recapped high school football games from Week 7 with scores and game highlights from local teams. The report detailed key plays and results from the region. WYN 106.9
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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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Haunted Marathon Series
8:30 a.m. — North Park Soccer Complex — Registration required — Race through a spooky course and earn a haunted-themed medal while sporting your best costume.
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Misery by Hub City Theatre Company
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Carnegie Center for Arts and History — Check event page for ticket info — Experience a dramatic interpretation of a thrilling tale.
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Touch -N- Trunk
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Old Hickory Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with trunk-or-treat fun and a sensory-friendly experience for all families.
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Dancing With the STARS
6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Fundraiser for The STAR Center — Celebrate 10 years of community impact with dancing and competition from local stars.
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Hub City MMA 11
6:30-8 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Exciting amateur MMA fights — Experience a night of action-packed bouts featuring the best local fighters.
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Halloween at the Market
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — West Tennessee Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with fun, games, and plenty of treats!
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Le Memphis Cabaret — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelit setting.
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