Jackson
Morning News
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting family-friendly winter break events with a 'Get out of the House and Play' day on Dec. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a 'Noon Years Eve' party on New Year's Eve, featuring games, crafts + Pokémon card trading for kids. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Earlier Thursday, Youth Villages hosted a holiday party in Jackson for foster and adoptive families to celebrate community milestones and secure homes; the event followed 26 West Tennessee adoptions and 83 statewide adoptions last year (Youth Villages). WBBJ TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Regional Airport is celebrating its 10,000th passenger milestone today through a drawing for a full year of free round-trip flights in 2026, offered by Denver Air Connection. The contest drawing will follow the Christmas holidays for one lucky flyer to receive vouchers for travel to Chicago O’Hare + Atlanta. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jennifer Graves and Keith Busby shared details on WBBJ 7 about The STAR Center’s 2026 Black Tie & Boxing event, set for next year at the STAR Center (exact time and location are to be confirmed). WYN 106.9
- ➤ Tomorrow, Dec. 20, the Ned will stage a production of Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail with performances at 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. Local families can enjoy festive treats, holiday crafts, and free literacy gifts to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Former Mayor George Smith built a lasting Santa Claus legacy in Jackson when he founded his funeral home that helped shape the city's festive traditions (a key part of local history). The story highlights his influential role in Jackson's holiday heritage. The Jackson Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson–Madison County Schools released its draft 2026–2027 academic calendar and is inviting public feedback via Facebook. Community members can review the calendar and share suggestions to shape the upcoming school year. WNBJ 39
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Madison County Health Department reports an increase in whooping cough cases and urges locals to update their vaccines—especially caregivers and those near infants—to protect community health this season. Residents can contact local clinics for more vaccination details. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Ahead of winter on Dec. 21, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office warned that winter brings a 70% increase in home fire deaths, urging residents to check their smoke alarms and use simple fire-prevention tips; its free Get Alarmed, Tennessee program has installed over 290,000 alarms. WYN 106.9
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Jamie Gwen provides holiday meal planning tips to help families host stress-free gatherings. She advises setting out platters with Post It notes in advance plus preparing dessert as an edible centerpiece to streamline the table setup. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Jackson Rockabillys unveiled their 2026 game schedule at Rockabillys Stadium, featuring a May 26 Opening Night and a six-game Opening Week homestand, along with additional events like family movie nights, high school tournaments, college games, and a Spring Fair. WBBJ-TV
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