Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse seeks donations for its Rusty Mac Adopt a Teen program to provide Christmas gifts to 355 teens. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ RIFA Jackson is organizing a Hunger-Free Holidays event to collect holiday meals for families in need on November 23. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The 2024 Veterans Day Parade in Jackson, Tennessee, was led by local law enforcement and fire departments in honor of military veterans, with the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition playing a key role. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ The Jackson Transit Authority will conduct its 35th Annual Food Drive on November 20th and 21st, allowing riders to donate canned food for a free ride, benefiting the Regional Inter-Faith Association Food Bank. WYN 106.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Individuals were booked into the Madison County Jail between 11/15/24 and 11/18/24, with the gallery not implying guilt. WYN 106.9
- ➤ A former Tennessee Department of Revenue collections officer is indicted for allegedly receiving over $34,000 in unearned wages and benefits by overlapping employment hours at two separate jobs. The Jackson Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Our Jackson Home and the City of Jackson are organizing the first mural design event in Jackson, TN, offering West Tennessee artists a chance to create the city's newest mural in a collaborative event on January 10-11, 2025. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Jackson area teams improved their positions in the top 10 rankings following the second week of the TSSAA football playoffs, with key performances leading to wins and advancing rounds. The Jackson Sun
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Dynamix HoopFest: Girls Basketball Tournament
The Dynamix HoopFest features top high school girls' basketball talent with competitive matchups taking place at the University School of Jackson over two days.
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Jackson Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
This event offers a variety of activities for card enthusiasts, including sales, autograph signings, and giveaways in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Annie the Musical
The Jackson Theatre Guild presents a performance of the iconic musical 'Annie' featuring multiple showtimes over the weekend.
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Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony
The Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony will celebrate the achievements of students completing their degrees at Union University.
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Ugly Holiday Sweater 5K Run
The Ugly Holiday Sweater 5K invites participants to dress in festive attire while enjoying a fun running event at Fleet Feet in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Annie the Musical
Experience the classic story of Annie performed by the Jackson Theatre Guild this holiday season.
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