Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jamsgiving is held today at Hub City Brewing on Thanksgiving starting at 6 p.m. with DJ Lolo performing live at 8 p.m. and children under five admitted free. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Downtown Jackson will offer horse-drawn carriage rides on December 5 during First Friday activities from 5—8 p.m. Rides cost $12 per person and begin and end at theLOCAL at 202 West Lafayette Street. WYN 106.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Plant Shop opened in Jackson this past August offering both rare and common house plants along with free potting and plant reworking services. It is located at 219 North Parkway, Suite 6 and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with an online shop available for in-store pickup. WYN 106.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, several local Jackson venues hosted live music with acts such as Piano After Work at The Blacksmith and Karaoke at The Downtown Tavern—part of West Tennessee’s lineup that began on November 26th. More shows will take place tomorrow and Saturday at venues including Doe’s Eat Place and The Tap—offering music fans a range of live performances in the region. WYN 106.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State Community College is hosting its 2025 Athletics Holiday Toy Drive to ensure no child goes without a holiday gift. The drive will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium parking lot—local families are encouraged to participate. WNBJ 39
- ➤ UT Martin and Gibson County Special School District announced a partnership on Nov 11 at Gibson County High School that lets special education students earn college credits and explore future career paths. The program will offer dual-enrollment courses and work-based learning opportunities (up to 30 UT Martin credit hours) to help build a local teacher pipeline. WYN 106.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new traffic signal was activated at the intersection of Country Club Lane, Vann Drive and Express Drive to help control crossings and turning movements on flashing yellow. Motorists must now follow the red, yellow, and green signal pattern and stop at the red light as overhead vehicle detection cameras manage traffic flow. WYN 106.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Dean Beckloff (licensed professional counselor) advised Jackson residents to set clear goals and manage expectations during the holidays as family pressures and challenging conversations can add stress. He said planning what to say may help ease holiday worries and keep focus on what matters most. WYN 106.9
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local professional Chris Parham from Parham Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric advises Jackson residents to use LED lights, heavy duty cords and plastic mounting clips when setting up Christmas lights for outdoor safety—he warns against plugging more than three strands at a time to reduce fire risk. WYN 106.9
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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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