Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
Good morning, Jackson.
Local basketball teams at Jackson Christian School are playing charity games today at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to support the Ryder Lewis Memorial Fund for Ronald McDonald House, with additional games Monday.
Kohls is offering holiday deals this weekend from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. at the store — located at 11-31 Vann Drive in The Columns — with apparel, toys, and tech available along with gift wrapping for last-minute shoppers.
The Carnegie Center unveiled its exhibit Suede and Blue to honor the 70th anniversary of Carl Perkins' iconic song Blue Suede Shoes.
The exhibit explores themes of self-expression and movement and remains open until March 28.
Dr. Sheri Baldwin, principal at South Side High School, was named Educator of the Week by the Tennessee Education Lottery on Saturday, Dec.
20. With 32 years in education, she stressed the value of caring relationships and highlighted the Hope Scholarship as key to college opportunities.
Jackson Regional Airport reached its 10,000th passenger today and will upgrade to Class One—opening new routes—while passengers flying since Nov.
15 are entered in a raffle for a year of free flights from Denver Air Connection with the winner announced after Christmas.
Health and fitness trends for 2026 are shifting as more people turn to Pilates and hybrid workouts for lasting strength.
Trainer Lindsay Ogden advises busy individuals to choose third-party tested supplements to help meet protein goals.
Between Dec. 12 and Dec.
18, restaurant inspections across West Tennessee revealed scores from 79 to 100; several Jackson eateries and spots in Madison, Hardin, and Henderson counties posted high marks — although Chester and Crockett counties saw no inspections this week.
Fred McKinnie from Area Relief Ministries detailed the HUB Classic 13th Annual Basketball Tournament during a local news segment.
The community event is set to energize local sports fans soon.
The Jackson Christian lady Eagles won their Friday night game against St. Mary's (Zach Jones reported), marking a strong performance for the local team.
The result has energized community fans ahead of upcoming contests.
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6-9 p.m. — Lori's Creative Gatherings — $40 — Unleash creativity with a fun evening of painting and a cozy hot cocoa bar amid good vibes.
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