The Jackson Academy Carnival is set for Tuesday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Raider Field off Sheffield Drive. JA's carnival is one of the Jackson area's oldest and largest fall festivals. The community-wide event features carnival games, a costume contest, jump houses, a bake sale, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more. Getting ready for the event are (from left, back) Caroline King, Bethany Cooley, Sally Gex, Laurie Fleming, Savannah Tirey, Annie Laurie Barrett; (third row) Haley Carpenter, Leisel Jew, Jessica Ahuja, Mary Crosby Roberts, Emily Blain, Laura Latham; (second row) Krysten Jernigan, Brittany Wettach, Austin Nutt, Lindsey Armstrong, and Crystal Williams; and (front) Sam Ahuja, Madison Ahuja, Virginia Nutt, Kathryn Wettach, Quinn Wettach, and Dallas Williams. For more information, visit jacksonacademy.org.