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Hey Jackson, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: New Italian spot Moustos, kids explore Apollo and Artemis, and AKC dog show + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Learn how Jackson works: Applications are open for Jackson’s 4th Neighborhood Academy, a 7-month program connecting residents with city departments through twice monthly sessions. Scheduling depends on applicant availability. Applications close March 18 — see how and when to apply.

New upscale dining experience: Goodbye O’Charley’s, hello Moustos. The Italian group is set to open its fourth spot in Jackson, adding fireplaces, a full bar, and classics like chicken marsala and wood fired pizza — get all the details.

Watch out for phony promotions: Scammers are hitting Jackson-area residents with fake TV, internet, and phone deals, dangling gift cards and spoofed numbers, and the BBB says to verify any unsolicited offer before responding — see how to verify independently.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Kids explore Apollo and Artemis
• Help shape West Tennessee’s response to addiction
• Experience premier AKC all-breed dog show

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Weekday lunch, solved: When hunger hits, The Ham Store & More delivers stacked sandwiches and easy box lunches, like the Paradise Club, a deli-fresh scoop, and a cookie you’ve earned. Simple, quick, local. Exactly what your week needs.

Quick nature reset: When your brain needs a reset, Cypress Grove Nature Park delivers with a mile-plus boardwalk under towering cypress, the Rockwell Observation Tower peeking over the lake, and a raptor center that turns each loop into a mini field trip.

For your inner kid: When the week needs a little pick-me-up, Replay Toys in Jackson delivers a quick nostalgia dive: vintage Star Wars beside new anime figures, Lego kits, and quirky Loungefly bags. Perfect for spontaneous rewards, birthday saves, or a tiny dopamine boost.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎤 Singo Night @ Hub City Brewing | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – This Singo night swaps numbers for song clips, so your encyclopedic 80s lyrics finally pay off. It’s all ages, free to play, and competitive enough to make you actually listen. Bring the kids, the neighbor who’s always humming, and that friend who thinks they’re Shazam.

🎶 FHU Music Mid-Semester Student Recital @ Freed-Hardeman University (Henderson) | Monday (3/16) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade streaming for something real, swing by the Draughon Center for FHU’s mid-semester student recital. Free, sincere, and surprisingly polished, it’s an easy way to cheer on emerging talent, stretch your ears, and feel neighborly.

📈 Trends and Transformations: The Past, Present, and Future of Addiction in West TN @ Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Center | Wednesday (3/18) at 9:30 AM – Not small talk, the good kind of real talk about addiction in West TN, with folks from the ER, the TBI, and a local recovery leader. Get Narcan training, eat something, feel useful. It’s free, and yes, your presence actually matters.

🎀 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Adkins Studio 22 (Henderson) | Thursday (3/19) at 11:45 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally use those Chamber Bucks, this is it. Adkins Studio 22 is snipping a ribbon at 116 W Main St, offering beauty with purpose, local pride, and the kind of community vibe your dad would approve of.

📚 Adventures in Learning @ First Methodist – Downtown Jackson | Thursday (3/19) at 12:00 PM – If your ideal lunch comes with answers about what’s happening in Jackson, head to Clayton Hall for lunch you didn’t have to cook and updates from Logan McCoy and Beth Ann Simpson. Registration’s free, suggested $18 covers the meal, RSVP online, email, or call.

🥂 March 2026 Business After Hours @ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Conner | Thursday (3/19) at 4:30 PM – Clock out and swing by the Chamber’s big monthly mingle, hosted by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Conner. Work the room, swap cards, enjoy light snacks, because dinner can wait. It’s free, no registration, just a handshake and a pocketful of cards.

⛪ Mulkins Family @ Sanford Hill Baptist Church (Henderson) | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – Sanford Hill Baptist is the place for toe-tapping, Christ-centered bluegrass as The Mulkins Family brings tight harmonies, fiddle runs, and plenty of warmth. Family friendly, free to attend, and open to everyone, it is a fine excuse to clap on two and four without judgment.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Jackson report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 24%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 86%

A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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