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Halo Med Spa holds Grand Opening event

Jackson, TN – Halo Med Spa, a new boutique aesthetic clinic located at 3021 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass, Suite 105 in Jackson, TN, held its Grand Opening event on Thursday, November 6.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open house and with refreshments.

According to a press release from Allexus Boyd – marketing director – Buchanan Realty Group – Halo Med Spa is founded by aesthetic nursing professionals Ali Buchanan, RN, and Haley Cooper, RN, who combine decades of nursing experience with a passion for helping clients feel radiant, confident and cared for. halo-medspa.com Their mission is to create a welcoming space “where beauty meets brilliance” and to provide personalized care, advanced treatments and genuine connection. halo-medspa.com

“We’re thrilled to open our doors and celebrate with the community – we have a dedicated team that helps give our clients a truly special experience each visit!,” said Ali Buchanan, co-owner. “Our goal is to deliver an enhanced med-spa experience where our clients feel truly seen and supported in their beauty journey.” Haley Cooper added, “We believe beauty starts with how you feel—so we built Halo to pair advanced expertise with warmth and integrity, because everyone deserves to feel radiant inside and out.”

Business Spotlight – Dr. Xiangke ‘Sean’ Huang new Interventional Cardiologist at The Jackson Clinic

(Jackson, TN) The Jackson Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Xiangke “Sean” Huang to its Cardiology department. Dr. Huang joins as an Interventional Cardiology specialist with extensive training and experience in performing advanced procedures.

Dr. Huang attended medical school at Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China, followed by a research year at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in The Bronx in New York City before going on to earn his M.S. in Statistics from the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. He completed an Internal Medicine residency and a Cardiology fellowship, both at Erlanger Health System with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, TN, then completed a second fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Baystate Medical Center with the University of Massachusetts in Springfield, MA.

Prior to joining The Jackson Clinic, Dr. Huang held numerous positions with Vanderbilt University, serving as an Interventional Cardiologist and Assistant Professor at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, and as Medical Director for two cardiology services in Lebanon, TN: the Chest Pain Center at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute Lebanon Clinic.

Dr. Huang is board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. He is now seeing patients at the Jackson Clinic-Baptist Campus at 145 Innovation Drive.

The Jackson Clinic is a multi-specialty group practice of over 165 providers in 25 specialties and subspecialties. For more information visit our website at www.jacksonclinic.com.

YMCA breaks ground on new Child Development Center at BlueOval City, prepares to provide childcare in 2026

• The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and Ford celebrate the groundbreaking of the new YMCA Child Development Center at BlueOval City, which will provide childcare for employees and local residents

• The YMCA Child Development Center at BlueOval City is designed to help remove barriers to employment for local residents, providing care for as many as 175 young children, along with care for school-age children during school breaks

• Ford collaborated with the YMCA to gather input from residents, shape the development of the facility and bring together key investors for this project

• Public and private funding for construction and ongoing operation of the YMCA center totals $8 million so far, with significant support from the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development

STANTON, Tenn. – The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South broke ground on the new YMCA Child Development Center at BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The groundbreaking ceremony signals the start of construction for the childcare center, which is on track to open in 2026. The project is designed to help remove barriers to employment for local residents.

“The YMCA is committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities,” said Brian McLaughlin, president and CEO, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. “We look forward to expanding access and helping to meet the needs of families throughout West Tennessee.”

The YMCA Child Development Center at BlueOval City will serve as a childcare hub for the entire region – providing care for as many as 175 children, aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. The facility also plans to provide before- and afterschool care programs and meals to school-age children. The new YMCA center will accommodate employees by offering operating hours tailored to their work schedules.

The site of the state-of-the-art center is conveniently located off Highway 222, less than a mile from BlueOval City. Spanning 15,500 square feet, it will feature dedicated childcare rooms and a multipurpose room for activities.

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“As construction begins, we’re focused on developing meaningful programming tailored to the youth in West Tennessee,” said Dave Bratcher, senior vice president of West Tennessee for the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. “Achieving an undertaking of this scale is possible only through the strength of our collaborations and shared commitment. Grounded in the YMCA’s mission to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we cultivate meaningful collaborations that empower young people to thrive and help communities grow stronger together.”

Ford worked with the YMCA to gather input from residents, shape the development of the facility and bring together key investors for this project.

Passing grades – 14 convenience stores make work easy for Metro Narcotics during underage alcohol operation

Jackson Metro Narcotics conducted an underage alcohol operation August 29, 2025, and clerks in nine Jackson businesses inside the Jackson City Limits denied informants who were trying to purchase beer illegally.

Here’s a list of the stores that did not sell to informants –

Shell, 3804 North Highland Avenue

Northside Tobacco Shop, 3542 U.S. Highway 45

Circle K, 3162 North Highland Avenue

Bowling Express, 26 Bowling Drive

Shell, 230 Oil Well Road

Exxon, 367 Oil Well Road

Hucks, 1295 Union University Drive

Shell, 1110 Vann Drive

Vann Drive BP, 1154 Vann Drive

BP, 2268 Hollywood Drive

Star Light Fuel (Marathon), 2255 Hollywood Drive

Flash Market, 2184 Hollywood Drive

Valero, 2989 Hollywood Drive

BP, 1831 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass

Demolition begins at former Chili’s restaurant for new Chick-fil-A

The first step for a new Chick-fil-A has started at 2200 Emporium Drive with the demolition of an approximate 5,985-square-foot building that was a former home of Chili’s.

The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will offer 85 parking spaces at the 1.726-acre lot.