Good morning, Jackson.

Direct Shred will host a free shredding event on Oct.

24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 128 Conalco Drive in Jackson, partnering with the City of Jackson Health and Sanitation Hazardous Waste Collection to help residents dispose of old documents.

Sarivong’s Donuts celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at 289 Vann Drive (its first business) with close friends and family as the owners pledged regular donations to local schools and hospitals.

Local highlights shine this week; Jim Emison visits Dunbar Carver Museum, Miss Southern Harvest pageant occurs in Henderson, a fall festival delights families in Bethel Springs, Exotic Pet Expo returns to Jackson fairgrounds, and Pat Brown School of Dancing stages Beauty and the Beast.

The Madison County Health Department hosts a free flu shot clinic today from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no appointment or identification is needed) with translation services and vaccines available for adults and children.

Voting for the Jackson area high school girls Athlete of the Week covering Oct.

12-17 remains open until Oct.22 at 4 p.m. and includes nominees such as Maddie Surratt (Adamsville) and Katie Beth Caldwell among others from Dyer County, Madison Academic, Middleton, and South Gibson.

Voting is open for the Jackson area boys high school Athlete of the Week contest, honoring top performances from Oct.

12-17 + residents must cast their votes online by Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.

Former Notre Dame and LSU coach Brian Kelly said Tennessee fans can feel good about the Vols after the Oct.

17 upset over Alabama. He credited coach Josh Heupel for smart play with young quarterbacks and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for uniting the defense.