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Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Whitehall Church of God partnered with Daughters of Zion for a fall festival fundraiser at 91 Bemis Lane in Jackson, where people bought chili, soup, beverages and treats to support local programs. The event started at 11 in the morning—featuring both food sales and crafts to benefit community initiatives. WBBJ TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AmariGlow Beauty and Wellness Spa opened its doors at 134 Carriage House Drive, Suite 8 in Jackson on Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony—guests met the team, looked around the spa, and enjoyed door prizes and refreshments. The spa offers many beauty and wellness services to help clients look and feel better in a calm setting. WBBJ TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 14, McKenzie beat Greenfield 56-6 (second round) in the TSSAA playoffs. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Trinity Christian hosted Middle Tennessee Christian School in the Division II-A quarterfinals during its final home game of 2025. The win propelled the Lions into the semifinals—fans in purple cheered the lively contest. The Jackson Post
- ➤ Tennessee football beat New Mexico State 42-9 in a homecoming game on Nov. 15, with Joey Aguilar passing for 204 yards and defensive back William Wright scoring on an interception return — one of six defensive touchdowns so far. The Vols will play their final SEC road game at Florida on Nov. 22 as they continue their season. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Tennessee football will play a night game at Florida on Nov. 22nd with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville — the game will be televised on ABC. After its homecoming win against New Mexico State, Tennessee hopes to break its long losing streak in Gainesville while Florida, under interim coach Billy Gonzales, works to rebound. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Friday night, the University School of Jackson Bruins earned a first-round bye in the Division II-A postseason by winning their region championship as Creech scored 3 touchdowns and the defense performed strongly—sending the team to the semifinals. The win set up an important next step in their playoff run. The Jackson Post
- ➤ WBBJ recapped high school football action from Week 13 Round 2 playoffs — listing scores and game highlights from local teams. The report shows how local high school teams performed as the playoffs progress. WBBJ-TV
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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.
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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.
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A Christmas Carol: Scrooge
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson Theatre Guild — Ticket fees apply — Celebrate the season with a heartwarming adaption of the holiday classic featuring Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of redemption.
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Medal Madness Race Series
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — North Park — Registration required — Compete in themed distances from 1M to a Half Marathon and earn a medal for your effort.
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