Daily
Jackson
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist and former Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large, continues to publish his weekly cartoons on Mississippi Today's website every Monday & his work remains a familiar part of the local media landscape. Mississippi Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson/Hinds Library System will get a new bookmobile this month, with equipment like Wi-Fi, a computer, and print services, and it will head to two to three sites daily. The mobile will mainly serve South Jackson (former site of the Richard Wright Library) early spring. WLBT News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Mayor John Horhn supports the $50M Prado Lofts project planned on the former McRae’s site, which will offer 215 luxury apartment units with clubhouses, a pool and fitness facilities. He will serve as keynote speaker at the groundbreaking on Thursday, Jan. 15. WAPT
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce partnered with the America 250 Mississippi Commission to roll out special red, white and blue inspection stickers today — these stickers will be used in retail divisions such as petroleum and consumer protection, and the agency will host an America 250-themed rodeo in February. WLBT News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss quarterback, is set to return to play if granted a sixth year of eligibility (pending NCAA approval). School officials expect a decision (this week) as the Rebels prepare for their Fiesta Bowl contest. WLBT News
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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
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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