š± How close has this wandering black bear come to Jackson homes?
Jackson, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Jackson! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How close has this wandering black bear come to Jackson homes?
- Why is Jackson suddenly one of Tennesseeās priciest places for gas?
- How a tight loss in Jackson fits Thrillbilliesā playoff uphill climb
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Residents track bear passing through Jackson (jacksonpost.news) ā A black bear has been moving through areas near Jackson and Madison County, prompting lighthearted social media posts but also serious guidance from wildlife officials. TWRAās Jackson-based spokesperson says the bear is behaving normally and should be left alone, while residents are urged to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders and report any sightings online. 
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ā¢ Tennessee gas prices rise 13 cents (wbbjtv.com) ā Gas prices are climbing again in Tennessee, with Jackson now among the stateās most expensive metro areas at an average of $3.53 per gallon. AAA blames rising crude oil prices tied to tensions with Iran and expects more price fluctuations this week, even as statewide averages remain below springtime highs. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Thrillbillies look to right the ship in second half (bnd.com) ā Baseball fans in Jackson will notice the Thrillville Thrillbillies recently dropped a tight 3-2 road game here against the Jackson Rockabillys, who now sit at 7-6 in the standings. The article breaks down Thrillvilleās rough stretches, close losses across the league, and what the team must fix quickly to chase a playoff spot before August 1. Ā Ā Ā
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- Made a cranberry and orange crumble cake.
Super easy to make. ā Butter: 1 1/3 sticks (melted) āFlour: 1 1/3 cups āSugar: 1 1/3 cups āEggs: 2 eggs āAlmond flavoring: 1 1/4 tsp āFrozenā¦ (Nextdoor Wild) - I hope this man is ok.
He stood for the longest time waiting to cross the road and made sure no cars were going by. This is a busy street to cross, by the McDonalds whereā¦ (Nextdoor McIntosh Place)
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for Future Opening: House Cleaner in Jackson. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
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- Every Nashville area college football recruit ranked by The Tennessean since 2007 (theleafchronicle.com)
- Gertude Paskett Hobson (davidsoncountysource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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