Good morning, Jackson.

West Tennessee has a busy weekend.

The NAACP leads Souls to the Polls at Carl Perkins Civic Center at 8 a.m. & Jackson Fairgrounds hosts a reptile and pet expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the Jackson Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m.; local festivals add extra fun.

L.A. Person talked about McAlister’s new Halloween menu at 1012 Vann Drive.

The offer includes a drink called Witches Brew (lemonade with apple caramel syrup) and treats like pumpkin cookies and a peanut butter pie with Reese’s on top.

Jackson Central-Merry held its 2026 homecoming parade on Friday morning; the event honored its role as the first African American high school and kept its traditions alive with strong community support.

State officials announced that residents must obtain permits for outdoor debris fires until May 15 (permits are not required for outdoor grilling or contained fires covered with a mesh barrier) to promote safe burning practices.

Local leaders held a town hall meeting at Home Missionary Baptist Church in East Jackson last night and discussed updates on roads, the new juvenile detention center, and police efforts with residents.

Officials plan to host these meetings quarterly + ensure everyone stays informed.

Jackson-area high school girls soccer teams enter postseason as TSSAA schedules regional tournaments; Division I games begin Tuesday, Oct.

20 with matchups including Chester County at Sycamore and continue Thursday, Oct. 22, while Division II pairings start Tuesday. Schedules are subject to change.

Adamsville’s football stars, JC Gray and Lucas Hughes, led their team to a 56-12 win over Loretto during Week 9.

Gray went 7-of-7 for 123 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 167 yards and four scores, and Hughes added two passes for 59 yards and a touchdown.