It was a busy weekend in Jackson as groups hosted springtime events.
The fourth annual Jackson Car Show had a little over 90 cars, trucks and other vehicles to view, according to spokesperson Kimberly Broome-Cleveland.
There were old, new, classic, custom, most in pristine condition and some projects-in-the-works vehicles displayed.
The event raised $1,000 and collected a “55-gallon drum full of nonperishable food items,” said Dianne Parker, spokesperson for the Jackson food bank.
With winds scuttling the clouds above and intermittent sunshine warming all at the grassy field location, attendees looking at vehicles could hear the music of Corban Barnes and his band.
Organizers of the event thanked the car show sponsors, the participants and attendees for another successful event.
Right up the hill, families toured the Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders’ numerous and varied train exhibits at the Old Hickory Model Train Museum. The colorful scenery with mostly realistic details — although sometimes whimsical additions like dinosaurs — added to the train displays, both inside and outside.
Just a short walk away on La. 10/Charter Street, shoppers visited the booths at the Jackson hub of the 25-mile Stop and Shop the Choctaw Trail garage sales. Food and plants added to the many items available.
Across and down the street, the foot traffic indicated visitors were on hand as desired by the Jackson Tourism Enhancement Committee, the sponsoring organization.
Nearby the Charter Street Studio artists displayed paintings done in various media along with several sculptures on display in other adjacent rooms. The studio is in the rear of the historic Presbyterian Church. The entire antebellum church building was open to tour.
Attendees strolling through the studio spoke with some of the artists, viewed their works and enjoyed light refreshments.
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