Andy Works The Assembly Line At Gilbert Chocolates
Airdate: July 8th, 2026 JTV’s Andy Hawley stepped onto the production floor at Gilbert Chocolates in downtown Jackson and worked alongside the team as chocolates were assembled and packaged. Gilbert Chocolates makes its chocolates in Jackson using hands-on candy-making, long-standing recipes and production equipment that reflects the company’s more than 125-year history. The company has been part of the Jackson community since 1900.
Events of Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Summer Safety Series. 12 PM to 1:30 PM. The City of Jackson Police and Fire Departments are teaming up again for the annual Summer Safety Series, bringing free family fun, safety information, and community connection to parks across Jackson. These events are a great way for residents to meet local police officers and firefighters in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Kids can enjoy games, free food, safety activities, and the chance to get an up-close look at police cars and fire trucks. Each Summer Safety Series event will include: Free food, games, activities, safety information for families. See police cars, fire trucks and more. Meet Jackson police officers and firefighters. Prize raffles for children and teens. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1107 Adrian Street, Jackson. The Summer Safety Series is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend one event or join us for all three. Come enjoy lunch, meet your local police and fire departments, and learn how we can all work together to keep Jackson safe this summer. Smarter Material Movement: A Lunch and Learn for Jackson Manufacturers. 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Thinking about automation but not sure where to start? Join Lean Rocket Lab,…
