Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson Fire Department advised residents on safely deep frying turkey for Thanksgiving by ensuring the bird is fully defrosted and dried, keeping the fryer 10 ft from any structure, and using an external thermostat to monitor the oil temperature—these tips aim to prevent kitchen accidents during the holiday.

Jackson seniors celebrated the opening of the new Senior Activity Center as over 30 attended a Sit and Fit class while others enjoyed games and social time in the bright, spacious venue—Director Brigette Parham said the center meets long-awaited community needs.

Ginger Newbill will lead a Circuit Walking class on Wednesday at 9 a.m. to add even more activities to the schedule.

Monday was Small Business Day in Jackson.

Local shop owners including J. Kent Freeman of J. Kent Freeman Floral Design said they treat every day as a small business day—preparing to serve the community ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.

GasBuddy’s survey shows Tennessee’s average gasoline price dropped 6 cents from last week to $2.60 per gallon today — the price is 1.1 cents higher than last month’s average but 8 cents lower than a year ago.

Martin Middle School changed its math program four years ago by replacing a 45-minute lesson with a 90-minute block split into Core Math for new lessons and Encore Math for personalized practice—an approach that has boosted student test scores.

Jackson Madison County Library invites babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to join free weekly Storytime sessions on selected Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 433 East Lafayette Street—an actively engaged adult must attend with the children.

Jackson State Community College earned full reaffirmation of its accreditation after a week-long review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges— the review found zero compliance recommendations in its 10-year cycle.

The report has been submitted to the accreditor’s Board of Trustees, which will review it in June.

Lane College has begun a transformative partnership with LocalTek, making it the first HBCU in Tennessee to launch a twelve-week online micro-credentialing course in Digital Marketing or Big Data & Social Justice for students in Mass Communications, Media Arts, and the Lane Honors Program. The program provides laptops & tablets along with a $1500 tuition grant to help students build digital skills and prepare for future careers.

TDOT announced that lane closures on interstates and state highways will be suspended from noon tomorrow through 6:00 a.m. December 1 to ease holiday traffic—AAA predicts record travel numbers and HELP Truck drivers will assist with highway incidents while some construction workers remain on site for safety.

Voting for Jackson area's boys athlete of the week from the TSSAA football playoffs is open until November 27 (the award covers performances from November 17 to November 22 and includes nominees Cole Brown, Miles Brown, Tyshaun Jeter, Jaydon Peete, Ty Seaton, Barrett Shelton and Kenton Smith).

Vote for Jackson area's top girls athlete of the week from games played from Nov.

17-22—nominees include Haylen Ayers, Ashlee Brent, Aydison Dilworth, Kady Johnson, Cara Roach, and Ella Wainscott. Voting will close on Nov. 27.

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.

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.

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.