Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson shoppers will support local entrepreneurs on November 29 when the Soul Holiday Market features local vendors + creative goods and cultural experiences aimed at boosting community connection and economic growth.

UT Martin has launched the Center for Southern Art to support and grow the region's artistic programs.

The center will host the Bellwethers Juried Exhibition closing ceremony on Nov. 14 at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt where public parking is available.

Jackson State Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting event today to open its newly renovated Veterans Center inside the Student Center for veteran and military-connected students—Major General Warner Ross, who began his academic career at the college, spoke and presented the TBR Chancellor’s Commendation to Athletics Director Kevin Lynum.

TnAchieves and West Tennessee Healthcare hosted a job shadowing tour in Jackson for Tennessee Promise students to learn about career options at the hospital—students visited departments like the emergency room, pharmacy, and radiology.

The program is planned to help build Tennessee’s future workforce.

Jackson Animal Control finished its new animal care facility on Conalco Drive after years of delays and held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday.

The building now has room for 70% more animals and offers climate control — with a special medical area and quarantine zone to keep sick animals safe until they are well.

Health inspectors released restaurant inspection scores from West Tennessee with ratings from 68 to 100 for eateries in Jackson and nearby counties — results from inspections conducted between October 31 and November 6 show most businesses scored in the high 90s.

The TSSAA football playoffs first round took place on Nov.

7 in West Tennessee, and the scoreboard shows results from many high school games (including Coalfield's 51 to 6 win over Cloudland and Marion's 49 to 13 win over Jackson County).

After nearly all TSSAA first-round games ended on Nov.

8, the football playoffs will hold second-round games on Nov. 14 with the higher seed hosting each matchup—pairings include Rockwood at Sale Creek and Bledsoe County at Happy Valley along with other contests across multiple classes.

Gold's Gym Turkey Day 5K

8-11 a.m. — Gold's Gym — Donations encouraged — Participate in a local charity race benefiting RIFA with awards for top finishers across multiple age divisions.

Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market

All day — Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Shop unique finds, enjoy live music, and savor tasty food truck treats every first Friday to Sunday of the month.