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šŸŒ± How Jacksonā€™s spare change is powering the new Ronald McDonald House

Good day Jackson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jacksonā€™s spare change is powering the new Ronald McDonald House
  • What Lane Collegeā€™s new president means for Jackson students and families
  • How Jackson families honored lifesaving organ donors at JMCGH this week

Also on today's calendar: Jackson Tn HempFestival 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Jackson community raises $2700+ for new Ronald McDonald House (tncontentexchange.com) ā€” Families in Jackson can now see how their spare change is helping keep parents close to hospitalized children at the new Ronald McDonald House on the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital campus. Local McDonaldā€™s customers rounded up more than $2,700 in March alone, and residents can keep supporting the 20-room program by choosing Round Up or dropping change in in-store donation boxes.
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ā€¢ HBCU LOVE: Lane College Appoints Donald Comer as President (texasmetronews.com) ā€” Lane College in Jackson has officially named Dr. Donald Comer as its 11th president, removing the interim tag after less than a year. Trustees chose continuity over a national search, signaling confidence in his leadership as the HBCU navigates enrollment, fundraising, and long-term strategy for students in West Tennessee.
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ā€¢ JMCGH honors organ donors, recipients with ceremony (wbbjtv.com) ā€” Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson held a heartfelt ceremony honoring organ donors and the recipients whose lives they helped save. Families wrote messages on wooden birds for a memorial tree, and Tennessee Donor Services leaders used the flag-raising to encourage more residents to consider registering as organ donors.
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šŸ“ø Around Jackson

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Jackson

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday April 18
  • 420 Hemp Festival
    Jackson's AMP at the Market, 91 New Mkt St, Jackson
    11:00 am

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just picked up a small dog running like crazy in the middle of the street on Russell Road.
    He doesnā€™t have a collar on. Please reach out to me if you are missing a dog. (731) 780-3799 (Nextdoor Oakmont Midtown)
  • Lost black and white cat.
    Microchipped. Lost in the Pleasant Planes area. Please message me if seen. (Nextdoor Greenhill/WillowBranch Dr)
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Jackson. Apply here.
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company posted a job opening for Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Jackson, TN in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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  • In-N-Out CEO explains why you won't see burger chain on DoorDash anytime soon (jacksonsun.com)

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.