Daily
Jackson
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials battled a bush fire near the 1400 block of Clara Foote Road on Wednesday using Forestry Commission equipment to create lanes that contained the flames; about 60 acres burned without putting any structures at risk. FOX 40
- ➤ Firefighters fought a brush fire that burned 20 acres before 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 near Clara Foote Road in the Star/Piney Woods area, and they kept flames from reaching a hunting camp and an ATV storage area with no injuries reported. WAPT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A beloved local restaurant that has served the community for 70 years will close next month, with owner Anderson Crechale saying its final day is Feb. 15 after Bob Crechale passed on Christmas Eve. FOX 40
- ➤ Crechale’s Restaurant reopened on New Year’s Eve to honor late owner Robert Crechale, serving locals favorites like onion rings and fried shrimp. The family will close the historic spot on Feb. 15 — planning to search for a new location to continue his legacy. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi State Department of Health released its 2025 baby name list, showing James as the top boy name with 163 names and Amelia as the top girl name with 113 + it marked the first time since 2022 that James led the boys. FOX 40
- ➤ Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced on Monday that the state was awarded nearly $206 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen rural healthcare access and workforce, and the plan created with input from key stakeholders will ensure quality patient care for all rural residents by 2031. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ole Miss and Georgia are set for a high-stakes Sugar Bowl matchup today in New Orleans as the Rebels aim for a semifinal spot. The teams are focused on correcting past mistakes, with kickoff at 7 p.m. on ESPN and live coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. WAPT
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Headcannon Live Performance
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $10 cover — Experience the energetic punk sounds of Headcannon with light-hearted audience interaction.
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Electronically Speaking Featuring Local Artists
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $ — Experience a night of electronic beats with Starita, Scrap Dirty, and more.
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WEALTH - Money Management Event
12-2 a.m. — 135 Bounds St, Jackson, MS — Free entry — Connect, learn, and grow your money smarts at this engaging finance-focused event.
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Rose Haven Motor Hotel Live Show
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Rose Haven Motor Hotel in a vibrant setting.
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Kirkos with 360 Degrees and The Sal-Tines
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Kirkos live in Jackson, MS.
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