Live coverage of Black Friday in Jackson

8:03 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:03:27 GMT

A non-shopper's view! #shopjackson RT @Sherwood_37: No black Friday crowds at the gym #LoveIt

8:04 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:04:05 GMT

RT @xzacmckenziex: Walmart is SOOOO PACKEDDD , parking lot is full #shopjackson

8:05 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:05:06 GMT

#shopjackson RT @labwillis: It's just like déjà vu. Standing here in line for someone else's big deal. I still have no idea what to buy ...

8:05 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:05:08 GMT

This #shopjackson tweet was sent at 4:21 p.m. RT @m_hehl18: Black Friday shopping for the next 8 hours 

8:13 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:13:22 GMT

Wonder where this person is! RT @iYoungHeat: People, you should really shower before you come to these #BlackFriday sales! #shopjackson

8:16 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:16:41 GMT

Sent at 1:22 p.m. RT @cashcode23: Number 14 at Best Buy. #winning #shopjackson

8:20 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:20:34 GMT

RT @kwm10: Black friday at Walmart, its like the Hunger Games #shopjackson

8:25 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:25:21 GMT

RT @madisoncurl: Walmart right now <<< it's a zoo. #shopjackson

8:34 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:34:54 GMT

RT @dblissick: @BestBuy #InLineAtBestBuy #BlackFriday Happy Thanksgiving! #shopjackson

8:39 cozziconette via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:39:42 GMT

@MitchellCount how is sitting #InLineAtBestBuy treating you? #shopjackson

8:39 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:39:49 GMT

#shopjackson RT @AndrewMMay: #consumerism #blackfriday instagr.am/p/SWpBf7NaiJ/

8:45 madisoncurl via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:45:51 GMT

Cops are all through Walmart. #ShopJackson

8:47 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:47:15 GMT

You should find out who this person is! #shopjackson RT @BigPapa347: Black Friday shopping with big mike and some random person

8:51 dezfrantum via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:51:04 GMT

KOHLS, JCPENNY, & YOUNKERS show me a good time #shopjackson

8:55 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 1:55:23 GMT

RT @Bradleybrow: First time doing the whole #BlackFriday thing! Hahaha! #Madness (@ Target w/ 4 others) 4sq.com/Tjfegu #shopjackson

9:00 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:00:18 GMT

RT @Sam_Olney: Hw or nap before Black Friday madness ? @blastdouble133 #shopjackson

9:05 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:05:04 GMT

Good luck! Tell us how it goes. RT @dezfrantum: KOHLS, JCPENNY, & YOUNKERS show me a good time #shopjackson

9:19 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:19:24 GMT

#shopjackson RT @SaraMichelleeee: Pumped to work my first Black Friday tomorrow. And nervous. Don't steal or be cranky pleaseeeeee

9:39 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:39:19 GMT

#thatsalonghashtag #shopjackson RT @motox_181: Black friday shopping with my girl #drinkingthatcoffeeandbliwingtrees

9:40 AbbeyOldham via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:40:39 GMT

The line at Target is wrapped around the building, even 40 minutes after opening. #shopjackson

9:42 BrianRisk11 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:42:13 GMT

“@JacksonCitPat: #thatsalonghashtag #shopjackson RT @motox_181: Black friday shopping with my girl #drinkingthatcoffeeandbliwingtrees” lmao

9:49 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 2:49:35 GMT

RT @belov3dbeauty: Too bad I didn't get a camera, and a new phone, but I think what we got was WAY worth me pushing us to go! #shopjackson

10:02 nbodell8 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:02:49 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: Good luck! Tell us how it goes. RT @dezfrantum: KOHLS, JCPENNY, & YOUNKERS show me a good time #shopjackson

10:03 nbodell8 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:03:22 GMT

Grabbing a bit to eat then back to shopping #shopjackson

10:07 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:07:05 GMT

Some skipped the turkey? #shopjackson RT @AP: US shoppers put down turkey to take advantage of Thanksgiving deals: apne.ws/10Dakxm -CC

10:09 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:09:35 GMT

Tell us where you go next! RT @nbodell8: Grabbing a bit to eat then back to shopping #shopjackson

10:12 BigPapa347 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:12:52 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: You should find out who this person is! #shopjackson RT @BigPapa347: Black Friday shopping with big mike and some ran ...

10:16 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:16:48 GMT

Expletives deleted! #shopjackson RT @xRayleneMarie: OH (---) THIS IS MY FIRST TIME MISSING A GLEE EPISODE (---) YOU BLACK FRIDAY ON THURSDAY

10:20 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:20:05 GMT

#shopjackson RT @emily7mae: target at midnight with @RachelBrandimor and Margaret........#IHateShopping #ButILoveThemmmm <3

10:30 cashcode23 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:30:50 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: Sent at 1:22 p.m. RT @cashcode23: Number 14 at Best Buy. #winning #shopjackson

10:33 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:33:01 GMT

Irony? #shopjackson RT @gingergoesFirst: We went into #Target during #BlackFriday madness to get Christmas ornaments.. They weren't on sale.

10:40 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:40:04 GMT

#shopjackson RT @taylordwillis: I'm in target and I'm scared.

10:41 xRayleneMarie via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:41:33 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: Expletives deleted! #shopjackson RT @xRayleneMarie: OH (---) THIS IS MY FIRST TIME MISSING A GLEE EPISODE (---) YOU B ...

10:46 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:46:31 GMT

Long lines outside Best Buy and Toys R Us. Both stores open in an hour and 15 minutes. #shopjackson

10:48 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:48:24 GMT

No time even to sleep off turkey hangover... #shopjackson

10:50 xRayleneMarie via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 3:50:00 GMT

Targets got nothing on how scary walmart is on #BlackFriday , i went last year and im NEVER going back! #ShopJackson

11:00 AlwaysYourTiger via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:00:50 GMT

Remember, JCC will be offering free consultation on tech purchases tomorrow at the Access Center in the Crossing from 9a-12p #shopjackson

11:02 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:02:12 GMT

#shopjackson RT @KitKatKatlin: With the best girls ever, and were first in line at V.S:) heck yes! #winning @TamraMay62 ashley, and audi

11:11 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:11:44 GMT

Wild night #shopjackson RT @Lisamaemae: This is the line for toys r us n best buy u cant even get close to the door pic.twitter.com/TYM9OGDY

11:13 NHuntoon via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:13:35 GMT

People smoking in line that you are standing next too <<<<< #shopjackson

11:20 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:20:06 GMT

#shopjackson RT @georgianswag: Almost scrapped with some guy at wal-mart....really? Grow up...

11:38 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:38:37 GMT

#shopjackson RT @Ellen_Wilson14: Black Friday shopping with my love! #kohls #blackfriday instagr.am/p/SW95ILnkCB/

11:42 Ellen_Wilson14 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:42:46 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: #shopjackson RT @Ellen_Wilson14: Black Friday shopping with my love! #kohls #blackfriday instagr.am/p/SW95ILnkCB/

11:45 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:45:10 GMT

Good advice. #shopjackson RT @Ms_Ambitious92: All u black friday shoppers be careful ! People are crazy now a days

11:48 Ms_Ambitious92 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:48:07 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: Good advice. #shopjackson RT @Ms_Ambitious92: All u black friday shoppers be careful ! People are crazy now a days

11:55 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 4:55:02 GMT

#shopjackson RT @tayloralexis14: Work Midnight-8:00...come see me, and bring me coffee! #BlackFriday

0:08 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:08:32 GMT

Best Buy is open. All is civil so far. #shopjackson

0:09 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:09:30 GMT

The man who was first in line arrived at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. #shopjackson

0:10 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:10:04 GMT

#shopjackson RT @scottj32: Shop till you drop or get trampled. #BlackFriday

0:12 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:12:17 GMT

He waited in line for about 37 hours and Left the store 10 minutes after it opened. #shopjackson

0:20 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:20:07 GMT

What happened? #shopjackson RT @CodyBuckhannon: Black Friday brings out the best in some people. SMH

0:22 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 5:22:21 GMT

Twenty minutes after opening and check out line extends to the back of the store. #shopjackson

1:13 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:13:21 GMT

A woman who started at Walmart and then went to Kmart, Target and Kohl's said lines move best at Target #shopjackson

1:16 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:16:06 GMT

To correct an earlier Tweet, Toys R Us opened earlier than Best Buy. At about 11 pm, the outside line was for Best Buy only #shopjackson

1:18 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:18:09 GMT

Talked to one guy in line at Best Buy. He plans to shop until 7 p.m. today. Sleep is for the dead, he said. #shopjackson

1:20 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:20:04 GMT

Yawwwwn! Thanks for using #shopjackson as a hash tag. Follow our coverage of Black Friday in Jackson at mlive.com/jackson.

1:37 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:37:28 GMT

The checkout lines are so long at Kohl's, it is difficult to find their ends. They snake all over the store. #shopjackson

1:38 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:38:36 GMT

People are holding large, hand written signs marking the line ends. #shopjackson

1:39 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:39:29 GMT

Actually, this whole place feels like one giant line... #shopjackson

1:45 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 6:45:09 GMT

But they are fast-moving, customers said. One person waited about 40 minutes. #shopjackson

2:03 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:03:16 GMT

Girl at Kohl's spent $42, saved $96, she said. #shopjackson

2:04 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:04:46 GMT

Same girl witnessed people fighting, grabbing for $1.48 towels at Walmart... #shopjackson

2:08 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:08:31 GMT

Hours after opening, Target seems to have quieted. Registers were open. #shopjackson

2:13 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:13:54 GMT

'I call it my annual urban family camping trip,' man says of waiting for store opening. #shopjackson

2:19 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:19:20 GMT

#shopjackson RT @CodyBuckhannon: People literally fighting over (toasters, hand mixers) at Walmart. Its ridiculous but slightly entertaining

2:22 adamhohn13 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:22:10 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: #shopjackson RT @CodyBuckhannon: People literally fighting over (toasters, hand mixers) at Walmart. Its ridiculous bu ...

2:33 Brklynaprl12 via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 7:33:28 GMT

fighting over printers at walmart.. noone even uses a printer anymore. #shopjackson

3:00 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 8:00:06 GMT

Is it morning yet? Thanks for using #shopjackson as a hash tag. Follow coverage of Black Friday in Jackson at mlive.com/jackson.

3:05 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 8:05:05 GMT

RT @AlwaysYourTiger: Remember, JCC will offer free consultation on tech purchases @ Access Center in the Crossing from 9a-12p #shopjackson

3:31 dezfrantum via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 8:31:27 GMT

I got everything I wanted tonight #dealsondeals #BlackFriday2012 #shopjackson

4:05 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 9:05:06 GMT

Attention, shoppers! Use #shopjackson as a hash tag to help us tell the story of Black Friday at mlive.com/jackson.

5:10 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:10:06 GMT

Thanks for using #shopjackson as a hash tag. Follow along with our live coverage of Black Friday in Jackson at mlive.com/jackson.

5:11 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:11:24 GMT

RT @dezfrantum: @JacksonCitPat I was very successful. Another year is in the books! #shopjackson

6:15 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:15:08 GMT

#shopjackson RT @Lammchops71: The deals tonight were brutal. Buy one get one 50% off? Uhm, that's every Friday.

6:25 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:25:58 GMT

Live coverage: Readers tell the story of Black Friday in Jackson #shopjackson ow.ly/fwaup

6:29 cindy_caryl via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:29:36 GMT

#shopjackson

6:32 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:32:16 GMT

JC Penney opened at 6 a.m. Waits to the registers do not appear particularly long and parking was no problem. #shopjackson

6:33 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:33:11 GMT

Rows of shoes for $15, $25 and $40 seem popular. #shopjackson

6:45 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:45:43 GMT

A lot of tired folks in Jackson today #shopjackson RT @madisoncurl: Going home to catch a few ZzZz's then back to shopping.

6:52 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:52:01 GMT

Talked to 3 ladies who have been black Friday shopping for 20 years. JC Penney was their last stop. They were up all night. #shopjackson

6:54 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:54:55 GMT

Now off to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, a shopping tradition, they said, putting items into a minivan. #shopjackson

7:08 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:08:56 GMT

Considering the stories I heard, Walmart appears calm. It's 7 a.m., it opened 11 hours ago and the fanatics seem long gone. #shopjackson

7:10 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:10:04 GMT

All-night shopping #shopjackson RT @Bree_Nicole1997: I dont consider it tomorrow until i go to bed and wake up. #night

7:15 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:15:04 GMT

Family ties #shopjackson RT @erinkingsley: Black Friday shopping with my momma and sister-in-law! 😁

7:26 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:26:41 GMT

Checking out at Walmart would take only minutes. #shopjackson

7:37 DanielleMSalis via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:37:27 GMT

I, meanwhile, just bought my first items of the morning, a hot chocolate and a maple bagel with cream cheese at Tim Hortons. #shopjackson

7:40 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:40:10 GMT

Check out our photos from a wild night of #BlackFriday shopping in Jackson #shopjackson ow.ly/fwfK1

7:42 MLive via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:42:04 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: Check out our photos from a wild night of #BlackFriday shopping in Jackson #shopjackson ow.ly/fwfK1

7:52 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:52:42 GMT

Not as early as some #shopjackson RT @iLuvYou_12: Up early for black friday

7:53 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:53:47 GMT

Caffeine helps! #shopjackson RT @kpalms88: What am I, crazy?! #caffeine all day long! Lets do this! #BlackFriday instagr.am/p/SXpkrqr0w3/

7:53 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:53:56 GMT

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8:09 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:09:03 GMT

#shopjackson RT @sydanddensdad: On my way home last night, I drove by a few big stores, and there is NO WAY I would be in those crowds.

8:16 tinynotebook via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:16:04 GMT

Out shopping today in Jackson, keep these nonprofit Wish Lists in mind. It will earn you karma points ht.ly/fwjeR #shopjackson

8:25 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:25:04 GMT

Shop till you drop #shopjackson RT @jessie_burch: I haven't slept in over 12 he's! #NotTired

8:35 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:35:04 GMT

#shopjackson RT @KenMuma: Sooo many ppl out shopping #BlackFriday #LongLines #SoBored #HelpMe!

8:42 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Earn karma points RT @tinynotebook Out shopping today in Jackson, keep these nonprofit Wish Lists in mind. ht.ly/fwjeR #shopjackson

8:45 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:45:13 GMT

From Facebook: "I went to kmart at 8 last nite tons of people waiting in line in the rain and inside was worse 45 MIN." #shopjackson

8:55 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:55:08 GMT

#shopjackson RT @xRayleneMarie: I think it's the saddest thing thanksgiving was cut short by the fact most stores were opening at like 9

8:57 xRayleneMarie via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:57:13 GMT

RT @JacksonCitPat: #shopjackson RT @xRayleneMarie: I think it's the saddest thing thanksgiving was cut short by the fact most stores wer ...

9:03 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:03:03 GMT

#shopjackson RT @cara07: Happy black Friday. Christmas tree shopping and putting lights on the house. :)

9:14 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:14:59 GMT

#shopjackson RT @AustinRyan77: I wasn't going to be part of black friday, until my phone took a swim. Here I go, feels like I'm going to war

9:25 JacksonCitPat via twitter

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:25:07 GMT

RT @AlwaysYourTiger: Remember, JCC will offer free consultation on tech purchases @ Access Center in the Crossing from 9a-12p #shopjackson

9:28 Brian Wheeler

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:28:02 GMT

Thanks to everyone for reading. We are ending our live coverage, and we hope it was a successful Black Friday for everyone who was and is daring to take part! Keep tweeting with the #shopjackson hash tag, and we'll share on the MLive Jackson Twitter account. Thanks!

9:28

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:28:10 GMT