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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A bronze bust honoring late civil rights leader Shirlene Mercer was unveiled at City Hall on Oct. 14—on what would have been her 83rd birthday—with a large crowd gathering to remember her contributions to civil rights and education. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Community members and Area Relief Ministries officials met on Thursday at Englewood Baptist Church (North Highland Avenue) to plan the Room in the Inn program, which offers hot meals, warm beds, and fellowship to help those in need. The service runs from November 1 to April 30 and welcomes local volunteers to join the effort. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Terry Blount from Parkway Christian Auto Club joined the local show to discuss the 18th Annual St. Jude Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show—he outlined plans for an event that supports St. Jude. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Birth Choice will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 1 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at 391 Wallace Road to mark the opening of its new state-licensed adoption agency—local mayors will issue adoption proclamations—and guests can tour the clinic, agency, and mobile unit to learn how the ministry will serve families in the region. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Visit Jackson introduced its new leadership team with Beth Bolton as CEO, Paige Keith as Group Sales and Marketing Director, and Ashton Martin as Administrative Assistant. The team will highlight Jackson’s people, places, and experiences to boost local tourism + strengthen the community profile. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lane College is serving as a community partner for the 2025 Jackson Doc Fest, an international documentary film festival that will take place tomorrow at its Chambers-McClure Academic Center Auditorium at 5 p.m.—the event will feature an awards ceremony, red-carpet gala, live music, ballet, and a tribute honoring Charley Pride with a Lifetime Achievement Award. WYN 106.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission overturned the Jackson-Madison County School Board’s decision that denied the Jackson Museum School because of money worries (the state report found the school’s budget to be stable). The school will open in fall and the board must agree on oversight within 30 days or the state will take charge. WBBJ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has partnered with the free Hunt Regs App to help hunters check season dates, bag limits and license requirements. The app also lets users report violations anonymously—sending alerts directly to local game wardens. WNBJ 39
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Tennessee Healthcare hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 253 Bancorpsouth Parkway in Jackson—introducing its new centralized monitoring unit and eICU to add a second set of eyes for improved patient safety. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Dr. Amy Safaty from CVS Pharmacy advises Jackson residents to check expiration dates and restock pain relievers, electrolytes, and nasal decongestants as fall and winter respiratory season approaches. She notes that both store brand and national medications are safe when tested—mixing certain active ingredients may reduce their effectiveness, so consulting a doctor is key. WBBJ-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Joan Smith was honored as the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year by Tennessee REALTORS® on Sept. 26 (recognizing her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the real estate community). She has long been a trusted leader and advocate who set a high bar for excellence in the industry. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westview and Peabody remain undefeated while North Side beat Liberty Tech to win the Commissioner’s Cup—Zach Jones said the regular season is almost over. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The updated SEC report lists Tennessee football tight end Ethan Davis as questionable and running back DeSean Bishop as probable for the game against Alabama on Oct. 18—Bishop left the win against Arkansas with a leg injury and Davis missed three games with an upper-body injury. The Jackson Sun
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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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Lane College Dragons vs. Kentucky State Thorobreds
8:00 p.m. — Lane Field — Tickets from $54 — Witness the thrilling college football clash between the Dragons and Thorobreds.
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