Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
Good morning, Jackson.
🏘️ Community
Local councilman Kenneth Stokes and barbershop owner Jeffery Ross offered free back-to-school haircuts at J.
Roz Cutz and Salon — picking up dozens of Jackson area students from their homes — to help them start school feeling confident.
💼 Business
Southwest Airlines is offering nonstop flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for the Fiesta Bowl on Jan.
8. First Wednesday flights sold out quickly + Choice Preferred seats remain available on the second flight.
🎭 Culture
JSU graduate Tramell Tillman won a Critics' Choice Award for his role on Apple TV+ Severance, marking a rapid rise from regional theater to major awards.
He transferred to JSU after Hurricane Katrina and is now recognized as a rising television talent.
Two historic buildings on Jackson’s John R.
Lynch Street Civil Rights Historic District—the M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge and the COFO building—were added to the National Register of Historic Places, earning protection and tax incentives while highlighting their roles in civil rights history.
🏥 Health
Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood welcomed quadruplets earlier this week, and the babies Mike, M.J., Selena, and Serena are doing well.
Parents Tiffany & Mike and sisters Malena and Jada greeted the new year with joy at the hospital.
🏈 Sports
Mississippi State fought hard in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl but fell 43-29 as Wake Forest held them off.
The game ended a season where the team finished 5-8, missing a six-win season since 2022.
🎉 Jackson Events
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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.
Electronically Speaking Featuring Local Artists
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $ — Experience a night of electronic beats with Starita, Scrap Dirty, and more.
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.
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.
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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