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Jackson
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 7 for Ole Miss fans heading to the Fiesta Bowl. The first flight is sold out (only Choice Preferred seats remain) as connecting flights are nearly booked. WLBT News
- ➤ Southwest Airlines is offering direct flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for fans heading to the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. CST—one flight is already sold out and another offers Only Choice Preferred seats. FOX 40
- ➤ Southwest Airlines now offers two nonstop flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to the Phoenix area for Fiesta Bowl supporters. Passengers can book online (check schedules and seat availability) as the temporary service is expected to ease travel from central Mississippi. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood welcomed quadruplets earlier this week as the new year began. The babies, Mike, M.J., Selena & Serena, are doing well, the hospital said. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ole Miss beat No. 3 Georgia 39 to 34 in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 in New Orleans — led by Lucas Carneiro's record field goals — and now advance to face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. FOX 40
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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