Good morning, Jackson.

The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee hosted its annual Buddy Walk on Saturday at Trinity Christian Academy's football stadium in North Jackson.

Registration began at 9 a.m. (the walk started at 10 a.m.), as families joined to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome.

Families gathered for a free day of faith and fellowship at Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield, hosted by Joyful Noise Fellowship of West Tennessee.

The event featured live praise and worship, guest speakers, and food + fundraising to support clean drinking water for communities in Kenya.

RIFA’s soup kitchen provides meals with dignity to local residents today as founder Justin 'Tiny' Pilkington, a former nurse with a passion for cooking, supports the community with his culinary expertise.

Residents gathered at Lexington High School's football practice field on White Street Saturday night to hold a candlelight vigil for 14-year-old Miya Hart, whose life united friends, family, and neighbors.

The community marked the evening by wearing pink and bringing balloons (showing support for Miya's family).

The Jackson Symphony held Threads: My Songs in Symphony on Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, reimagining Dolly Parton’s classics with a full orchestra for local fans.

The show was part of a nationwide series (now brought home for our community).

The Jackson-Madison County NAACP hosted Souls to the Polls on Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center parking lot, urging community members and churches to bring voter registration cards and IDs.

The group carpooled to the polls as early voting continued through Oct. 29 with Election Day on Nov. 3.

Jackson Central-Merry earned a decisive homecoming win under head coach Erit Turner, a dedicated educator who prioritizes student-athletes.

The triumph highlighted his commitment to the team’s success on both offense + defense.