Good morning, Jackson.

Residents and officers gathered at City Hall on Friday for a prayer circle to kick off Faith and Blue Weekend — a community event aimed at building trust and conversation.

Mother Liberty CME Church provided a community lunch for all.

Local organizers host the Ghosts A-Walkin' Tour and Dinner on Friday, Oct.

23 from 5 to 8 p.m. downtown Jackson where guests join guided walking tours of ghost lore and local history while all proceeds fund scholarships for non-traditional women returning to school.

On Friday, the STAR Center on Old Humboldt Road received a generous check from the Department of Disability and Aging to support its Youth Developmental Camp grant; the donation will help hire a new music therapist, repair instruments & purchase new equipment.

During National Book Month, American authors publish their work without traditional publishers—as over 4 million books were self-published last year.

Intellectual property expert Katie Charleston said AI tools can help with editing and research, though using them to generate content may create copyright issues (if the work misleads readers).

Meteorologist Jordan Hubbard said Hurricane Isaias is bringing heavy winds — with increased rain — to West Tennessee, and urged residents to stay updated with local forecasts.

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office hosted a car seat installation training in Jackson today for first responders and healthcare professionals — officials say the session will help curb the misuse of child restraint devices during traffic stops.

North Side defeated Liberty Tech to win their second straight Commissioner's Cup trophy in a game where Jackson-Madison County Commissioner Jeff Wall presented the award.

Head Coach Woodrow Lowe warned his players to stay focused ahead of their away game at Giles County on Oct. 16.

TSSAA high school football Week 8 scores were posted after games played on Oct.

9 across west Tennessee. Jackson North Side won 42-7 over Liberty Magnet — a notable local matchup as the scoreboard details many regional results.

Quarterback Faizon Brandon and running back Javin Gordon remain questionable for Tennessee football’s game against Arkansas today in Fayetteville after an Oct.

9 report noted Brandon’s shoulder injury and benching; final updates will be provided 90 minutes before kickoff.