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Morning News
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant inspection scores from October 3 to October 9 show that many Jackson eateries and others in nearby counties earned marks between 82 and 100—while Crockett County had no inspections reported. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Cherry and Rodd Bland joined the midday guest show to discuss The Jazz Foundation's upcoming Two Step from the Blues concert—details of the event's timing are still forthcoming. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson International Food and Art Festival will host an event on Friday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m. at 301 E. Lafayette to debut a mural by local artist Rose Newhouse—this artwork supports the festival's mission to raise cultural awareness and promote cross-cultural engagement in West Tennessee. WYN 106.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison County Imagination Library will host its 3rd Annual Dolly Day on October 25th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Gylden Bake House—an event that supports early literacy and brings together local vendors and activities for children and families. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Lane College held a President's Luncheon on Friday morning on the Bray Hall lawn as part of its Homecoming celebrations, drawing alumni who reconnected with current students. The college is hosting a weeklong series of events that includes a pep rally and a choir showcase. WBBJ TV
- ➤ During homecoming week, Lane College held its 2025 President's Luncheon last Friday where alumni gathered to reconnect and celebrate their achievements. The college will host its homecoming football game today at 2 p.m.—the Dragons will take on the Golden Bears at Lane Field. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jackson Department of Neighborhood Services announced the winners of the 2025 Love Your Block Neighborhood Improvement Project Grants on Friday at City Hall—local groups will receive up to $5,000 to fund projects that improve neighborhood spaces. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WBBJ recapped Week 8 of Football Friday Night by listing scores from regional matchups — including South Side 35 vs Chester County 3, Peabody 58 vs Raleigh Egypt 12, Westview 58 vs Bolivar 6, Dresden 42 vs Greenfield 14, McKenzie 49 vs Bruceton 6, Huntingdon 59 vs Harpeth 6, Gleason 51 vs West Carroll 20, North Side 49 vs Liberty 0 (October 8), Trinity Christian Academy 49 vs Fayette Academy 14, and Lake County 22 vs South Fulton 20. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Scores from Week 8 high school football games were updated after games played on Oct. 10 in West Tennessee—results include wins by teams such as Boyd Buchanan and Dobyns Bennett. The detailed scoreboard shows both regional and non-regional matchups as teams continue their season. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ TCA’s Robinson won the state championship and said she took a few minutes to pray late Thursday night—she admitted feeling excited and nervous about the tough competition. The Jackson Post
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