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Election Day is here, and the Jackson Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 7
Plus, Larry Newsome and Jackie Utley will serve as grand marshals of the Dec. 7 parade.
The Jackson Morning News team8 sources3 min read
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Election Day
If you haven't voted yet, today is the last chance, and you'll need to go to your specific neighborhood precinct instead of an early-voting site. More than 1 million Tennesseans cast early ballots, and the ballot has U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, state lawmakers and three constitutional amendments. WBBJ-TV
Election Day, a voting deadline and parade dates are coming up
- Nov. 3Election Day is the last chance to vote in the midterm elections.
- Nov. 5Voting closes at 4 p.m. for The Jackson Sun's boys athlete of the week.
- Nov. 27Registration for the Jackson Christmas Parade closes.
- Dec. 7The Jackson Christmas Parade is set to roll.
Sources: WBBJ-TV, The Jackson Sun
Christmas Parade
The City of Jackson's Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 7 with a patriotic theme celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Larry Newsome and Jackie Utley will serve as grand marshals, and if you want to be in it, registration stays open through Nov. 27. WBBJ-TV
Football Rankings
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association's final rankings before the playoffs put Baylor, Battle Ground Academy and the University School of Jackson at No. 1 in the three Division II classes. The Jackson Sun says one new team, North Side, joins its Super 12 Rankings as the TSSAA playoffs begin. The TennesseanThe Jackson Sun
Athlete Vote
Voting is open for The Jackson Sun's area boys athlete of the week for Oct. 26-31, and it closes Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. Nominees include Adamsville's JC Gray, Greenfield's Deegan Arant, Lexington's Ross Wilson and South Gibson's Tyshaun Jeter. The Jackson Sun
Imagination Library
University School of Jackson students voted to donate to the Imagination Library of Madison County, which mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. The student council presented a check at a school assembly Monday. WBBJ-TV
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Tuesday, Nov. 3
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.National Pumpkin Day (story time)
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- 5:30-6:30 p.m.From Earth to the Universe
- 6-7 p.m.CircleUp: Sprinkle Me Sugar
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Over Halloween weekend, Shakesfest turned The AMP in Jackson into a Renaissance fair, with people showing up in all kinds of costumes and diving into the joy of role-playing. Neighbors bonded over it, and they're already looking ahead to what next year's Shakesfest will bring. Huzzah to that.
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Election Day is here, and the Jackson Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 7
Plus, Larry Newsome and Jackie Utley will serve as grand marshals of the Dec. 7 parade.
The TLDR
- Today is the last chance to vote in the midterms, at your neighborhood precinct
- Larry Newsome and Jackie Utley will be grand marshals of the Dec. 7 Christmas parade
- Voting for the Jackson Sun's boys athlete of the week closes Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.
Around Jackson
From The Jackson Sun and WBBJ-TV, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
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Our TSSAA football playoffs state championship predictions for all 9 classifications, on The Jackson SunOur USA TODAY Network high school sports writers predict all nine TSSAA football state championship winners as we enter the 2026 playoffs.
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MAT industries expansion to bring 85 more jobs to Jackson, on The Jackson SunMAT Industries is adding to the local employment landscape of Jackson with a prior $9 million investment at the existing site that will create 85 new jobs.
The Jackson Sun2 hours ago
It's Election Day in Tennessee. What IDs do you need to bring to vote?, on The Jackson SunElection Day is Nov. 3 and there are a number of races on the ballot in Tennessee. Photo ID is required to vote. See what forms are, are not accepted
WBBJ-TV8 hours ago
Candidates make final pitch to Tennessee voters ahead of Election Day, on WBBJ-TVAhead of Election Day, gubernatorial candidates Marsha Blackburn and Jeri Green sat down to address the issues hitting closest to home, answering the same questions about what differentiates them from their opponent and why registered voters should make their voices heard.
WBBJ-TV12 hours ago
What Tennessee voters need to know before Election Day, on WBBJ-TVMore than 1 million Tennesseans cast early ballots over the past couple of weeks, and Tuesday is the last chance to vote in the midterm elections.